FAQ

Frequently asked questions about EvidenceDesk

This page answers the questions law firms most often ask about legal practice management software in general and EvidenceDesk in particular, from what the software does to pricing, security, data migration and trust accounting.

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Legal practice management software is the system a firm uses to run its work: matters, documents, deadlines, time, billing, trust funds and client communication. Cloud-based legal practice management software runs in the browser, so there is no server to maintain. The questions below cover the basics and how EvidenceDesk approaches each one.

Frequently asked questions

What is legal practice management software?

Legal practice management software is a single system that helps law firms manage cases and matters, documents and evidence, time tracking and billing, trust accounting, clients and intake, and calendars and deadlines.

What is the difference between law practice management software and case management software?

Case management software organizes individual matters. Law practice management software includes case management and adds firm-wide functions such as billing, trust accounting, intake and reporting.

Who is EvidenceDesk for?

EvidenceDesk is for solo attorneys, small and mid-sized law firms and legal teams that want cases, evidence, billing, clients and calendar in one platform.

Is EvidenceDesk cloud-based?

Yes. EvidenceDesk runs in a modern web browser on Windows, macOS and other desktop systems with no installation.

How much does EvidenceDesk cost?

EvidenceDesk is priced per user: Solo $39, Firm $69 and Litigation Pro $99 per user per month billed annually ($49, $85 and $119 billed monthly). See pricing.

Can I see EvidenceDesk before I buy?

Yes. Book a guided demo from the contact page and the team will walk you through cases, evidence, billing and calendar using examples from your practice area.

Can I move my data from Clio, MyCase or another system?

Yes. Our team helps plan migration of contacts, matters and documents. Most platforms let you export data, and we will advise on the format.

Does EvidenceDesk handle trust accounting?

Yes. Trust and IOLTA ledgers are tracked per client and matter and connect to invoicing. See trust accounting.

How does EvidenceDesk protect client data?

Through role and matter permissions, encryption in transit and at rest, audit logs and secure client sharing. See security.

Does EvidenceDesk have a client portal?

Yes. Clients can securely exchange documents and messages and view invoices.

Can EvidenceDesk calculate court deadlines?

EvidenceDesk calendars deadlines against matters with reminders. Our free deadline calculator performs generic date arithmetic; always confirm against your court's rules.

Which practice areas does EvidenceDesk support?

Templates are available for personal injury, family law, immigration, criminal defense, estate planning and litigation, and general matters work for any practice.

Who owns the data I put into EvidenceDesk?

Your firm does. You can export your data, and our terms and privacy policy describe how it is handled.

How do I manage a small law firm more efficiently?

Centralize matters, documents, time and billing in one system, standardize recurring work with templates, automate deadline reminders and give clients a self-service portal. Read how to manage a small law firm.

How do I contact EvidenceDesk?

Email hello@evidencedesk.io or call +1 (907) 474-0001 or +1 (305) 907-9261.

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