PracticeMaster vs Outlook Comparison
PracticeMaster is award-winning practice management software that helps your law firm find case, client and contact information – and find it fast.
Why should you consider PracticeMaster over Outlook?
The best way to think about the difference between Outlook and practice management software is the old expression, “Jack of all trades, and master of none.” Microsoft created Outlook to be general enough that anyone can use it. Most likely your doctor, accountant, and the owner of your favorite restaurant all use Outlook. It is the jack of all trades.
Conversely, legal practice management software PracticeMaster focuses on one type of user: attorneys. Every feature in PracticeMaster has been designed for use in law firms. The difference can save you time, make it easier to organize your practice, and help you capture more of your billable time.
What Outlook and PracticeMaster offer without customization:
| Outlook | PracticeMaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Fields | ||
| Spouse's Name | Y | Y |
| Birthday | Y | Y |
| Name | Y | Y |
| Address | Y | Y |
| Phone | Y | Y |
| Y | Y | |
| Area of Practice | N | Y |
| Timekeepers | N | Y |
| Client Number | N | Y |
| Date of Fee Agreement | N | Y |
| Verdict / Outcome | N | Y |
| Statute of Limitations | N | Y |
| Opposing Attorney | N | Y |
| County of Filing | N | Y |
| Jurisdiction | N | Y |
| Judge | N | Y |
| Track Fees | N | Y |
| Track Costs | N | Y |
| Track multiple matters for a client | N | Y |
| Automatically associate emails with a matter | N | Y |
| View a Calendar for everyone in your firm | Exchange Required | Y |
| Share contacts across your firm | Exchange Required | Y |
| Share matter information (notes, emails, etc.) across your firm | Exchange Required | Y |
| Intra-office instant messaging that can link to client and calendar records | Y | Y |