Clio

Why Law Firms Keep Choosing Clio

Clio serves over 150,000 legal professionals across 100+ countries. That number isn't an accident. The platform nails the basics — time tracking, billing, calendaring — and layers on genuinely useful CRM features like automated client intake forms and e-signatures. I've watched solo practitioners cut their admin work by 8+ hours per week after switching.

The Feature Set That Matters

Time tracking works from desktop, mobile, or even directly within documents. The trust accounting module handles IOLTA compliance across all 50 US states, which saves firms from expensive bookkeeping mistakes. Clio Grow, the CRM side, automates intake with custom forms, drip campaigns, and appointment scheduling. Court calendar rules sync deadlines automatically — miss fewer filing dates.

Where Clio Gets Expensive

Here's the thing: EasyStart at $39/month barely scratches the surface. Most firms need Essentials ($69) or Advanced ($99) to get document management and task automation. Want Clio Grow bundled in? That's the $129 Complete plan. For a 5-attorney firm, you're looking at $645/month before any add-ons.

Who Benefits Most

Solo practitioners and firms under 50 attorneys get the most value. BigLaw shops with existing enterprise systems won't find enough here. But for small-to-mid firms tired of juggling separate billing, calendaring, and intake tools? Clio consolidates the chaos better than anything else I've tested.