Intake
Capture dispute type, opposing party, and limitation concerns at first inquiry. Run conflict check, consult, and send retainer with engagement letter. Convert to client + matter when instruction is confirmed.
Civil litigation
Pleadings, discovery, and deadlines — on the matter, not in folders.
Litigation files accumulate documents and hard deadlines fast. LawNest gives small litigation practices matter templates, discovery checklists, calendar tracking, billing, and a secure client portal in one workspace.
How it works for your practice
Matter & checklist
Open a litigation template — tasks for pleadings, discovery, and motion dates spawn on the matter. Track productions, expert reports, and correspondence on document checklists.
Billing
Log time on drafting, research, and court appearances. Send interim invoices with unbilled work pulled from the matter. Manage trust retainers and apply balances to outstanding bills.
Client portal
Clients upload contracts, correspondence, and evidence securely to the matter. They view invoices, read firm updates about court dates, and pay retainers online between appearances.
- Matter templates for statement of claim, defence, discovery, and motion practice
- Document checklists for pleadings, affidavits, expert reports, and production requests
- Court deadlines and limitation periods on the firm calendar with task reminders
- Hourly time tracking with live timer — see unbilled work before sending interim invoices
- Interim billing and trust retainer management with invoice PDFs and online payments
- Clients upload supporting documents and view case milestones through the portal
Open your practice
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