Law firm software, integrations & automation

Your cases, clients, documents, and deadlines. Connected.

Running a law firm involves managing clients, cases, documents, deadlines, and billing. We build custom software, integrations, and AI-assisted workflows that connect your existing tools, reduce administrative work, and keep attorneys in control of sensitive information and legal decisions.

Attorney reviewing information on a tablet with a client across a desk
The reality of running a law firm

The case is in your practice software. The work is everywhere else.

A prospective client calls. The inquiry lands in a spreadsheet, the intake questionnaire goes out by email, documents arrive as attachments, a paralegal opens the matter, an attorney books a consultation, and the deadlines live somewhere else again. Each step holds information the next person needs.

Phone & email
The initial inquiry and the back-and-forth.
Intake forms
Client and matter information, collected separately.
Documents
Records and attachments scattered across folders.
Calendar
The consultation and the dates that follow.
Tasks
Staff follow-ups tracked in another tool.
Billing
Fees and payments entered later, by hand.
Develop & Conquer

Your team shouldn't have to piece together a matter from emails, folders, spreadsheets, and separate applications. We connect them into one matter record.

One connected matter

From the first inquiry to the final invoice.

Step through how information moves through the firm, with conflict review in its proper place, before engagement.

Step 1 of 6
Capture the prospective client's contact information, matter type, and initial request.
What we connect

The inquiry starts the record instead of a sticky note.

What we build

Systems that connect your entire legal practice.

The first four connect the software your firm already runs on. The last four are where custom development adds value.

Client intake

Capture inquiries, organize intake information, and route prospects through approved workflows.

Connect

Practice management integrations

Integrate supported matter, document, calendar, billing, and communication platforms.

Connect

Document automation

Generate approved templates, collect information, and route documents for review.

Connect

Matter workflows

Connect tasks, documents, assignments, and internal approvals to the right matter.

Connect

Client portals

Controlled access to documents, requests, status updates, and communication.

Build

Deadline & task management

Connect calendaring, reminders, task ownership, and review workflows.

Build

Billing & payments

Integrate approved time records, invoices, payment information, and reporting.

Build

AI-assisted operations

Document summaries, administrative drafting, and authorized retrieval, with safeguards.

Build
Client intake & engagement

A new client inquiry shouldn't create hours of administrative work.

Streamline client intake from the first inquiry to consultation scheduling, conflict checks, and engagement documents, keeping every step organized and the right people informed.

  1. 1

    Inquiry captured

    Contact, matter type, and the initial request are recorded.

  2. 2

    Required intake information collected

    Structured forms and secure uploads gather what the matter needs.

  3. 3

    Conflict review assigned to authorized staff

    Potential matches are organized and routed for the firm to evaluate.

  4. 4

    Engagement workflow awaiting approval

    Approved templates and e-signature are prepared for authorized release.

Legal document workflows

Stop rebuilding the same documents from scratch.

Engagement letters, questionnaires, correspondence, estate planning documents, and contracts often contain information your systems already hold. Approved templates and validated matter fields can reduce repetitive preparation, without giving up control over what gets sent to a client or filed with a court.

Engagement letter · from template
  • Client informationAvailable
  • Matter informationAvailable
  • !Fee arrangementReview required
  • !Attorney approvalPending
Draft ready for attorney review
Generate draft from approved template
Matter management

Every matter has deadlines, documents, and people responsible for the next step.

Matter #1042 · Contract dispute · Active
Responsible attorneyA. Morgan
Next internal reviewOct 19
Open tasks6
Matter details
  • Practice areaBusiness litigation
  • Documents24 filed to the matter
  • Lead paralegalR. Chen
  • StatusActive · discovery
Service history
  • Oct 12 Document request sent to opposing counsel.
  • Oct 08 Client update drafted, approved, and released.
  • Oct 01 Matter opened from approved engagement.
Upcoming
  • Oct 19Attorney internal review
  • Oct 22Document preparation assigned
  • PendingClient update awaiting approval
Records
Practice management recordDocument repositoryTask assignmentsCalendar & remindersCommunication log
Client communication

Give clients a secure place to stay informed.

Clients often call because they don't know whether a document arrived, what's still needed, or what happens next. A portal reduces repetitive communication while improving access to approved information. Not every firm needs a custom one; practice management software may already provide it. We integrate, extend, or build when the existing solution doesn't meet the firm's requirements.

Welcome, Jordan
Your matter · In progress
Client portal
Updated Oct 14, 2026 · access controlled by the firm
ReceivedIntake questionnaire
1 outstandingRequested document
Oct 21Next appointment
Recent activity
  • Intake questionnaire received and reviewed.
  • !One requested document is still outstanding.
  • Consultation confirmed for October 21.
Available documents
Secure messagesDocumentsAppointmentsInvoices
Law firm billing & operations

Keep the business side of your practice connected.

Firm billing can involve time-based fees, flat fees, contingency arrangements, expenses, retainers, and client trust funds. We connect approved billing records, invoice workflows, payment information, and reporting around the accounting systems you already use.

  1. 1

    Approved time or fee records

    Billable work is captured against the matter and approved.

  2. 2

    Draft invoice

    Approved records assemble into a draft for review.

  3. 3

    Authorized review

    The right person checks the invoice before it goes out.

  4. 4

    Client billing

    The approved invoice is sent through your billing system.

  5. 5

    Payment reconciliation

    Payments reconcile against the matter and the books.

AI with appropriate controls

Use AI to assist your team, not replace legal judgment.

Law firms have obligations ordinary businesses don't. The ABA's Formal Opinion 512 and the State Bar of California's 2026 guidance address confidentiality, competence, supervision, accuracy, and the continuing importance of attorney oversight, including for newer agentic AI. So every AI-assisted capability is paired with a required safeguard.

AI-assisted capability · Required safeguard
AI-assisted capabilityRequired safeguard
Document summariesSource references and human verification
Matter information lookupMatter-level access controls
Intake summariesConfidentiality protections and review
Administrative email draftsAttorney or authorized staff approval
Document classificationValidation and exception handling
Internal knowledge searchPermission-aware retrieval
Task recommendationsHuman confirmation of consequential actions
Connect your legal technology

Your practice management software should work with the rest of your firm.

ClioMyCasePracticePantherSmokeballMicrosoft 365SharePointGoogle WorkspaceDocuSignQuickBooks

Intake → Practice management

Create or update authorized prospect and matter records.

Matter → Document workspace

Organize approved folders and document metadata.

Practice management → Calendar

Coordinate tasks and dates, subject to verification procedures.

Document approval → E-signature

Send approved documents through supported signature workflows.

Approved billing → Accounting

Exchange appropriate billing and payment information.

Phone system → Client record

Associate authorized call metadata with contacts or matters.

Custom software for law firms

When your practice has a workflow your software doesn't handle.

Not every firm needs to replace its practice management system. Often the problem is a specialized process that needs a custom application, integration, or internal tool. Keep the practice management tools that work. Build the missing pieces around your firm's processes.

Custom intake applications

Specialized questionnaires, intake routing, document collection, and engagement workflows.

Document workflows

Template generation, organization, review, approval, and signature integrations.

Client portals

Secure communication, document requests, appointments, and approved matter updates.

Practice dashboards

Connect caseloads, administrative tasks, billing, and operational reporting.

Internal knowledge tools

Permission-aware search across the firm's authorized information.

Practice visibility

See what's happening across the firm without chasing updates.

For managing partners, office managers, and operations directors: the administrative state of the practice in one place, and the ability to ask operational questions that don't require AI to make legal judgments.

Firm operations · This month
148Active matters
23New inquiries
12Tasks needing review
18Draft invoices
4Intake awaiting review
5Invoices awaiting approval
?Which matters have administrative tasks waiting for review?
Twelve matters have tasks flagged for review, concentrated in intake and document requests. Four are prospective-client intakes awaiting conflict review, three are waiting on client documents, and five have draft invoices ready for a partner to approve.
Or just ask, in plain language
How many consultations were scheduled this month?Which intake requests are incomplete?Which approved invoices are still outstanding?What work is waiting on client documents?

Illustrative figures for demonstration, not actual customer results. Legally significant decisions, deadlines, and advice remain with attorneys.

Who we build for

Different practice areas. Different workflows. Connected systems.

We adapt administrative workflows to how your firm practices. We don't claim expertise in delivering legal services.

Practice area · Workflow opportunities
Practice areaWorkflow opportunities
Personal injuryIntake, records requests, document collection, case status, settlement admin
Estate planningQuestionnaires, document templates, signatures, client portals
Family lawIntake, document requests, client communication, task tracking
Business & corporateEntity records, contracts, approvals, recurring administrative work
ImmigrationStructured intake, document collection, client updates, case administration
LitigationMatter documents, discovery coordination, staff tasks, calendar visibility
Local to Sacramento

Law firm software and automation services in Sacramento.

Develop & Conquer helps Sacramento-area law firms connect practice management software, client intake, documents, calendars, billing, and internal operations.

Whether you're a solo practitioner, a growing firm, or an established practice with multiple attorneys and support staff, we help evaluate your existing technology and find where custom software, integrations, and controlled automation can reduce unnecessary administrative work.

Serving Sacramento, Roseville, Folsom, Elk Grove, Davis, and surrounding Northern California communities.

Two legal professionals reviewing a tablet beside Tower Bridge in Sacramento
Common questions

Legal software and automation, answered.

Can you integrate Clio with other software?

Yes, where supported. We can evaluate Clio's available APIs and your firm's existing systems to determine how matters, contacts, documents, tasks, and other authorized records can be connected.

Can you automate law firm client intake?

Many administrative steps can be streamlined, including collecting inquiry information, sending questionnaires, scheduling consultations, and routing records for conflict review and engagement approval. The firm stays in control of conflict and engagement decisions.

Can AI safely process confidential legal documents?

AI may be used in appropriately designed environments, but confidentiality and security protections must be evaluated before client information is processed. Attorneys remain responsible for meeting their professional obligations.

Can you build custom law firm applications?

Yes. We develop custom intake systems, document workflows, client portals, internal applications, reporting dashboards, and integrations around your existing legal software.

Can legal documents be generated automatically?

Approved templates and structured information can support document preparation. Attorney review and appropriate approval controls should remain part of the process.

Can you connect legal practice management with Microsoft 365 or SharePoint?

We can evaluate supported integrations for documents, communication, calendars, and internal workflows while preserving appropriate access controls.

Can you automate law firm billing?

Administrative billing processes can be connected to approved records and accounting systems. Trust accounting and client funds require additional safeguards and compliance with applicable rules, such as California Rule 1.15.

Can AI track legal deadlines?

AI can assist with organizing and retrieving information, but legally significant deadlines require verified rules, accurate inputs, and attorney oversight. AI-generated calculations should not be treated as authoritative.

Free Technology Audit

Your attorneys focus on the legal work. We'll help connect everything behind it.

From client intake and matter management to documents, communication, billing, and reporting, we build technology that helps your firm operate with less administrative friction. Tell us what software you're using, where your team repeats work, or what your current practice management system can't do.

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