Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Our Latest Release is Now Available

Innovation comes "standard" in LawMaster Newest Software Release.
LawMaster, in accordance with our commitment to our customer base and our policy of keeping our software on the cutting edge of practice management technology, has released Version 10.4.3606.

This latest version of LawMaster contains more than 155 enhancements to our current system as well as the development of several new features including:

  • Microsoft's new Windows 7 operation system is supported under this release of LawMaster.
  • The Business Intelligence Module has been further refined to enable bench mark data to be migrated between LawMaster databases.
  • The Litigation Support Module has been reinvigorated with a number of enhancements to improve overall functionality.
  • Payroll and Personnel has been updated with a number of significant features which include: enhancements to superannuation reporting requirements, accrued leave based on actual hours worked, loadable tax scales & tax scales table; and back pay processing.
  • Workflow Processing has been enhanced with a number of new statements and functions to improve your firm's automation capabilities.
A comprehensive list and explanation of all new features and enhancements can be found by either accessing the release notes through LawMaster / Help / LawMaster Release Notes or by request.

To obtain our new release lodge a request through the support system. New clients are encouraged to contact LawMaster on 1300 135 214 to speak about your requirements with a sales representative.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Legal Matter Management

Legal Matter Management can be defined as the comprehensive project management of legal matters within a law firm or corporate legal department. Matter management software systems serve a variety of functions including

• Storing all electronic and hardcopy documents to a single file,
• Searching capabilities across all documents electronic and hardcopy,
• Comprehensive matter information in one screen,
• Easy single click intelligent document and correspondence merges,
• Easy single click access to contact details,
• Elimination of the need for timesheets via automatic time recording; and
• All daily functions available from main screen.

Time is so valuable in a legal firm; it is what you sell to your clients, so a more effective production method can give you an enormous advantage. LawMaster offers a comprehensive range of Legal Practice Management functions integrated into a single software program. The benefits of this are infinite; one database of information, reporting facilities across a wide variety of variables and the ability to produce all of your matter work from one program, one source of information, making you more effective and more profitable.

LawMaster allows you to perform any matter work such as merging a fax, creating a document or calling your client whilst automatically saving this to the file. Storing all case/matter information on LawMaster allows users to easily search and retrieve any electronic or hard copy records stored on the file. This storage method saves time and is extremely effective to ensure important documents are never lost and that the file is never “misplaced”. The system uses a predetermined set of tasks which will automatically action each task in succession. It is a fast systematic approach to routine work, such as conveyancing, however it is most effective in more complex files.

Legal Software suitable for Windows 7


Lawmaster legal software has recently released the latest version of its highly regarded practice management software for law firms. Keeping up to speed with technology, Version 10.2.3606 was developed for 100% compatibility with Windows 7 and will continue to establish Lawmaster as the leading legal software company in the Australian market. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, LawMaster has achieved the highest level of competency from Microsoft and have the knowledge and commitment to implement technology solutions that match the exact requirements of any law firm that uses their software. Windows 7 has been fully tested and is supported by LawMaster as an operating system for our software. The new update, available to all existing clients, contains over 155 enhancements as well as a number of new features. As a front runner in the legal forms software market, Lawmaster strive to innovate and boast the ability to automate and streamline all your processes unlike other legal software applications. Document management, payroll automation, litigation support and trust accounting software are all areas in which Lawmaster's software has been developed to improve your practice. For more information regarding Lawmaster's latest update to their market-leading legal software, visit the Lawmaster website.

Tuesday, December 01, 2009

Document Management Software for Law Firms

As a firm in the legal environment, one of the first things you must invest in is some high quality document management software.

Unlike other business, as a law firm you can be bombarded on a daily basis with a list of documents as long as you can remember, and that can be just for one case! Without a suitable document management solution it's not long until your documents are out of order and unmanaged, making life just that much more difficult.

That's why our team at Lawmaster have developed a document management software solution that is one of the best available on the market. Lawmaster software includes; Automatic saving of documents, Powerful searching and quick access to all documents, Movement tracking to show who is working on a document and Valuable security measures on documents.

Effective document management can be priceless in a critical moment. Eliminate time wasted in searching for mislaid documents or handing over files worked on by another lawyer and improve your productivity with Lawmaster Legal Software!

Furthermore, any Microsoft document type is supported and to review these documents fast read only access previews are available or you can choose to edit the document. Having all of your documents in one program enables searching across your entire database. Searching is available in an easy to view grid screen which has powerful options for quick access and retrieval. The single database of documents also means that you are able to show who is working on a document with LawMaster's check in/out movement tracking. Saving all documents in one place is also a better safeguard. Security is paramount in law firms, and as a result Lawmaster has established a comprehensive security capability which restricts access of documents to unauthorised users.