ESILAW supports a client or matter approach to setting up new files. Using the matter approach, matters that pertain to the same client file are assigned matter number extensions (i.e. Robert Smith, MVA, 1000100 and Robert Smith, Real Estate Closing, 1000101). This feature gives the ability to conveniently group matters belonging to a specific client for the purposes of billing and reporting. If you elect not to use matter numbers, a unique number is assigned to each new client.

Checking for Conflicts

The integrated conflict system automatically searches for conflicts whenever you add a new client or matter, helping you identify conflicts before they become an issue.

Client Related Settings that Improve Your Efficiency

ESILAW offers many client/matter and system-wide settings that help you save time and maximize efficiency when working on client-related tasks such as data entry and billing.

• Automatic file numbering
• Default client billing rates and rate codes that correspond to timekeepers
• Default billing templates
• Pre-set fee distribution splits
• Task-based and e-billing settings

Manage Your Personal and Public Contacts

ESILAW allows you to maintain a complete database of all of your private and public contacts and easily associate those contacts to clients or matters. If you're looking for particular contact you can use the Search for feature to quickly find them or scroll the list after choosing the first letter of their name. Contact views can also be filtered by type or role.

Label Printing

Labels can be printed for new or existing clients using the integrated label printing program. Select from customizable formats for file folders, mailing labels, and other types of labels.