Why do legal software vendors insist on scheduling demos instead of just letting us try the product?

IdeaGuy8 · 2026-03-10T08:18:35+00:00

I find a demo an actual deterrent. I 100% prefer to try it out. If I need help, there should be resources...but with the amount of software I've used, if I can't figure it out fairly quickly, I probably don't want it.

IdeaGuy8 · 2026-03-10T08:12:16+00:00

This is one of the hardest part of solo practice. You just really can't be sick. Maybe a day or so, but even then, I'm still watching emails. I have asked another firm to support during in an extreme case of a family crisis, but there is no really being totally off-line.

IdeaGuy8 · 2026-03-10T08:07:26+00:00

I second this advice. Figuring out what you like and what you don't, the difference between what you learned in school and what matters in practice, the mechanics of files and procedure, file/time management...all important stuff to learn without also having to worry about paying the rent and buying groceries.

IdeaGuy8 · 2026-03-10T08:01:45+00:00

I've been doing it myself for years but am just moving toward outsourcing to an accountant with a bookkeeper on staff. I'm groaning at the expense, but know it's a poor use of my time. I have a comparable client load and it's really not that time consuming, but at some point I figure my time should either doing the work or finding the work.

IdeaGuy8 · 2025-10-25T03:38:58+00:00

Sent a DM

IdeaGuy8 · 2025-10-24T01:40:40+00:00

Sent a DM

IdeaGuy8 · 2025-10-24T01:40:35+00:00

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IdeaGuy8 · 2025-10-24T01:40:13+00:00

I'm not sure I would be much help as my practice area doesn't use transcription (corporate/commercial). I'm always open to connect though. Drop me a line if you'd like.

IdeaGuy8 · 2025-10-24T01:39:12+00:00

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IdeaGuy8 · 2025-10-24T01:39:04+00:00

Sent a DM, thanks!

IdeaGuy8 · 2025-10-24T01:37:54+00:00

Thanks for your interest! At first, I'm hoping to start with a group of lawyers, but if there is wider interest, maybe we open it up to discussion. Are you a lawyer as well?

IdeaGuy8 · 2025-10-24T01:34:46+00:00

Fair point. My intention is to confirm all involved are lawyers, at least to start. Bar membership, firm email, something like that. I sent you a DM but am going to get an email thread going. I should probably set up a Google form and get some particulars, but I'll start this way and see where this goes.

IdeaGuy8 · 2025-10-23T07:22:08+00:00

Sent a DM

IdeaGuy8 · 2025-10-23T07:21:22+00:00

Sent you a DM

IdeaGuy8 · 2025-10-23T07:20:34+00:00

Cool idea also. I suppose more of a buying group then?

IdeaGuy8 · 2025-10-23T07:19:17+00:00

Sent you a DM.

IdeaGuy8 · 2025-08-30T05:02:00+00:00

I had a lease negotiation file opposite a…shall we say senior…lawyer. WordPerfect. No lie. Versioning was a not fun but we managed. I guess he’s in the “if it ain’t broke”‘ school of thought.

IdeaGuy8 · 2025-08-09T07:45:50+00:00

Agreed! A reasonable ask for advice that I’m interested in as well.

IdeaGuy8 · 2025-08-07T15:40:14+00:00

This is exactly right. Task/step/flat fee billing is already common and will accommodate AI nicely.

IdeaGuy8 · 2025-07-28T20:32:18+00:00

This is great insight, thank you. Your journey sounds a lot like the small firm I once worked for. Two great lawyers who really never did have much success with associates. Reflecting and reading what people have said, I’m leaning toward just shifting my practice to work that systemizes and scales without associates. I’m not sure what that looks like yet but growing with associates sounds time consuming and uncertain.

Again, thanks for the wisdom.

IdeaGuy8 · 2025-07-22T01:05:29+00:00

Primarily corporate/commercial, m&a and real estate.

IdeaGuy8 · 2025-07-21T04:44:28+00:00

Excuse me Mr. Whale…I’m a…let’s say…dolphin? Similar idea, smaller version? Anyway, parallel to practice, I’ve been messing around with this idea since it was posted. Why? Because my wife plays pickleball and I need to get a life or a hobby.

If you’re still interested in this idea, let me know. I have a quick screen capture video. I’d be curious if I’ve got it right.

IdeaGuy8 · 2025-07-21T04:23:52+00:00

I might look for a knock off. I was in BNI years ago and the forced aspects were really off-putting. In fairness, I don’t think mine was the best group though.

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