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# Legal Files

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> Legal Files is a cloud-based legal case and matter management solution designed for corporations, universities, governmental agencies and insurance companies that helps manage various types of files and matters, including contracts, litigation, compliance, and advice.
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> Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 29 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Key benefits of Legal Files

 With Legal Files, users can track, report, and monitor their own time, expenses and budgets, or someone else's.&#10;&#10; Legal files offers an optional e-billing and invoice management module that automates the production of routine documents and validates invoices against billing guidelines.&#10;&#10; Users can create templates and eliminate the need to retype documents, as well as merge specific data fields from one to another.&#10;&#10; Legal Files integrates with Microsoft Office for email, contacts, documents, appointments, spreadsheets, and presentations.&#10;&#10; With Legal Files, users can manage their emails and link important case related messages to each case or file.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 29 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Onit
- **Founded**: 2009

## Commercial Context

- **Target Audience**: 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Canada, United States

## Features

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Accounting Integration
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Notifications
- Approval Process Control
- Archiving & Retention
- Audit Management
- Audit Trail
- Billable Items Tracking
- Billing & Invoicing
- Budgeting/Forecasting
- CRM
- Calendar Management
- Case Management
- Case Notes
- Client Management
- Client Portal
- Collaboration Tools

## Integrations (7 total)

- Gmail
- Google Calendar
- Google Maps
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft OneNote
- Microsoft Outlook

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- Chat

## Category

- [Legal Practice Management Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/120/law-practice-management/software)

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## Reviews

### "Legal Files" — 5.0/5

> **Jillian** | *29 January 2019* | Law Practice | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: the new web based platform is easy to use and works anywhere.
> 
> **Cons**: In the web based version you can't open multiple windows at once.

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### "Amazing Legal App" — 4.0/5

> **Wendy** | *12 November 2025* | Legal Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: I love it. You can find your files easy, and you can keep your PDF categorized which make your life simple
> 
> **Cons**: I think the least that I like from this app is If the App doesn't connect flawless you will lose hours doing it
> 
> It was a short time that I used but I definitely recommend this app, and I think is cheaper that others

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### "Reliable and Organized" — 5.0/5

> **Haley** | *26 March 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Legal Files has been super customizable and great for case organization. To me what stands out is its ability to centralize documents, contacts, and case details in one place.
> 
> **Cons**: I do feel as though the system seems a tad bit dated. Initially it isn’t very intuitive however it works best on Windows
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> Overall, LegalFiles is a reliable case management system that has helped so much with organization and customization, making it a strong fit my legal department that handles complex workloads

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### "Legal files The Truth \!\!" — 3.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *30 March 2026* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: It can help save money because you don't need to pay a lawyer to draft a template and if someone needs a legal document fast it provides that .
> 
> **Cons**: people can misunderstand the terms and people may miss out on important information and the templates might not be suited for your jurisdiction or even situation .
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> i would say it is good for basic needs and consistency where you are sure that your template will be reviewed .

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### "Legal files , the real deal\!" — 4.0/5

> **Shenella** | *2 February 2026* | Legal Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: This is an easy to use , highly customizable paperless case management, document management and collaboration tool that automates workflows.
> 
> **Cons**: Software is a little outdated and seems to only work well with Windows as opposed to Mac. Even though it is easy to use, the initial learning curve can be a little tricky.
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> Worked well for me as it increased productivity and management. One stop shop for all legal files and I was able to customize the software to suit my day to day operations.

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