Open Practice is a legal practice management system developed with Australian legal professionals and used by mid-to-large firms. It combines trust accounting and financials with mobile support, new law models, fixed fee requirements, and traditional legal practice tools. Matter-centric workflows and data integration support precedents, search, electronic contracts, and document management. The product lists role-based security and integrations with GlobalX information searches and national conveyancing and settlement services, including PEXA. It also integrates with Microsoft Office and document management systems. The maker describes deployments ranging from sites with 5 users to hundreds of concurrent users across multiple branches. Its local team offers implementation, data conversion, project management, online or onsite training, upgrades, and customisation. Pricing is per user, with no long-term contracts advertised; rates and demonstrations are available through the maker's contact form. Free helpdesk services are tied to an annually renewed Annual Maintenance and Support Agreement. Open Practice is available on Android, iOS, web, and Windows.
Who it is for
Open Practice suits mid-to-large legal firms seeking practice management with trust accounting, matter-centric workflows, and support across multiple branches. Its listed capacity and services may also suit firms planning implementation or data conversion.
What is good
- Combines trust accounting with practice management
- Supports matter-centric workflows
- Integrates with Microsoft Office and PEXA
- Available on Android, iOS, web, and Windows
- Offers implementation and training services
What to know first
- Pricing is available through a contact form
- Free helpdesk requires an annually renewed support agreement
Verdict
Open Practice combines legal workflows, accounting, and integrations for firms of varying size. Buyers should request pricing and account for the annual agreement required for free helpdesk services.
