#1 most frequent
United States of America
100.0%4 installations of 4
What is Lexis+?
Lexis+ is a legal research tool used to resolve legal research issues through its case law collection, editorial analysis, and data visualization, which are all accessed via one simplified AI search experience.
Categories & Use Cases
Who Buys & Uses Lexis+
Lexis Advance Review
Pros
- I like the annotated statutes. That is typically where I start my searches.
- I seem to find more relevant case law on Lexis than I have through Westlaw.
- Their training and research attorneys are very helpful.
Cons
- We did have some billing questions once and they weren't quick to respond.
- Going outside of your subscription costs an arm and a leg.
- They have a lot of reps that don't offer the same package pricing.
Return on Investment
- It's had a positive impact in finding more cases that are on point for my cases.
- It was actually cheaper than their competitor.
- The natural language search is better than the competitor.
Alternatives Considered
Thomson Reuters Westlaw
Other Software Used
Adobe Acrobat DC, DPS Outlook Office, Zoom
Lexis - for robust public records search at lower cost than Westlaw
Pros
- Good public records search on individuals
- Shepherdizing is A++
- Decent logic in searching
Cons
- The notes from cases function is not as strong as other competitors
- Lacks some features that more novel sources use
- Costly
Return on Investment
- Good ROI for finding debtors
- Good ROI for serving defendants in lawsuits (finding their location information)
- Good ROI for legal research, even though more costly than other options
Alternatives Considered
Thomson Reuters Westlaw
Other Software Used
Thomson Reuters Westlaw, Microsoft Teams, Zoom
My primary search tool for case law research
Pros
- Intuitive search bar with easy to use limiting functions
- Far more ways to refine results than other platforms
- Direct quotes of rules within case law so you can find usable quotes faster
- Best visual search features and qualitative assessment of search results
Cons
- Sometimes difficult to save material and then go back to task
- Does not automatically open a new window for new search
Return on Investment
- Makes legal research on low-paying appointed cases a breeze
- Easy to save a research trail on important cases
- Maybe a little pricey on the back end of a graduated contract
Usability
Not my favorite for legal research.
Pros
- Natural language search
- Skip tracing
Cons
- Navigation of the system
Return on Investment
- It takes too long to use for research
Alternatives Considered
Thomson Reuters Westlaw
Other Software Used
Eset Endpoint Antivirus, DocuSign
Efficient, clean, easy
Pros
- Consolidate public records
- Break down information into categories
- Update interface often
Cons
- Simpler interfaces
- Timing out less frequently
- Quicker
Return on Investment
- Helpful
- Locations of Respondents
- PDF emails
Alternatives Considered
Thomson Reuters Westlaw