
Actionstep
Actionstep's modern, adaptable law firm management platform helps midsize law firms turn their practices into top performing businesses.

Professional-grade legal accounting, billing, and matter management for high-compliance law firms.

PCLaw, a cornerstone of the PCLaw | Time Matters portfolio, remains a top-tier choice for mid-to-large law firms in 2026 requiring localized data control with cloud-extensibility. Technically distinguished by its robust double-entry accounting engine, PCLaw eliminates the need for third-party financial software like QuickBooks by integrating General Ledger and Trust Accounting directly into the matter management workflow. Its 2026 architecture focuses on the 'PCLaw Connection Manager,' a secure bridge that facilitates hybrid cloud capabilities, allowing attorneys to utilize the PCLaw Go mobile application for real-time time entry and expense tracking while maintaining a secure, on-premise SQL Server database. This hybrid approach ensures compliance with strict data sovereignty requirements while providing the modern mobility today's legal professionals demand. The platform’s ability to handle complex billing cycles, split-billing, and multi-tier tax requirements makes it a preferred solution for firms with sophisticated financial structures. As market demands shift toward AI-driven insights, PCLaw has introduced advanced financial reporting modules that utilize predictive analytics to forecast firm cash flow based on historical collection patterns.
PCLaw, a cornerstone of the PCLaw | Time Matters portfolio, remains a top-tier choice for mid-to-large law firms in 2026 requiring localized data control with cloud-extensibility.
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Native integration of General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Trust Accounting within a single SQL database.
Strict validation rules preventing the co-mingling of funds and ensuring ledger balances match bank statements.
A middleware service that securely exposes local SQL data to the PCLaw Go mobile app via encrypted tunnels.
Batch processing system for generating thousands of invoices simultaneously with customizable LEDES formatting.
A unified GUI that aggregates financial, calendar, and document data at the matter level.
Granular permission sets (CRUD) that can be applied at the user, group, or matter level.
Architecture supporting remote branch offices with periodic database synchronization.
System requirements audit for SQL Server instance and workstation compatibility.
Installation of the PCLaw Server components on the centralized database server.
Configuration of the SQL database and initialization of the organizational schema.
Creation of the Administrator account and setting of firm-wide global security settings.
Setup of the Chart of Accounts using PCLaw templates or custom GL imports.
Configuration of the PCLaw Connection Manager for mobile and cloud sync capabilities.
Installation of PCLaw Client software on individual workstations.
Integration with Microsoft Outlook for contact and calendar synchronization.
Bulk import of matters, contacts, and opening balances via CSV or legacy data conversion.
Validation of trust account balances and bank reconciliation setup.
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