Two Very Important Notices Regarding LexisNexis Time Matters®

Our primary purpose is to alert you to a policy change and the potential of a new ‘re-instatement charge’ which you could incur if you upgrade Time Matters, ie buy AMP after May 1st. 

1.  As of April 30^th , you need have an active AMP annual maintenance program subscription, or be subject to a significant ‘re-instatement fee’ if you upgrade later.  
    
2. As of March 15^th , the available 15% discount on the 12 month AMP subscription will expire.

For the official explanation visit the at Lexis page: 
http://pm.lexisnexis.com/store/category/?cid=66

For Premier’ Blog post analysis visit:
http://www.premiersoftware.com/blog/?p=48

Call us with any questions or to place your AMP order. Don’t ignore the May1st deadline.  Please call us if you are not sure, just so we know you are fully informed of the significance of having or not having AMP.

Other News from Premier Software:

We have updated uur web site. Here are some suggested highlights. 

• We now offer ClientConnectPDF (CCPDF)
  This an automated new PDF form and data import utility used to capture new Client  information, related contacts, assets and other estate planning information.  Watch the 4 minute video:  http://www.premiersoftware.com/products/automated-pdf-intake-form.html 
   
• We now offer the Premier Small Office Server (SOS)
  SOS  is a subscription based on-site file server for firm with up to ten users. SOS is not just a file server and backup system, it can also image PC’s, provide secure remote access to your PC and a secure file sharing location for your clients.  No upfront charge, no unexpected server maintenance charge – server support on the hardware and software is included, as is installation and support of Time Matters on the SOS server. http://www.premiersoftware.com/products/premier-small-office-server-sos.html 
   
• We have a blog http://www.premiersoftware.com/blog
  We’ll try to keep it updated with topical information that is useful now and as a worthwhile reference later.  Let us know your thoughts by making a comment.
   
• We have two locations for our support forum Training Class schedule
  In the forum itself: http://support.premiersoftware.com/MT_Forum/calen
  Also a Google calendar: http://tinyurl.com/ydotf6b   
   
• On a lighter note: see pictures of our office after record snow in NJ
  http://www.premiersoftware.com/about/epic-snow-horizontal-icicles.html

Feel free to suggest topics for blog posts, new training classes and anything else that might relate to your better use of Time Matters and how you manage your practice.

As always we appreciate the opportunity to support your firm.

Tele 856 429-3010  / email support@premiersoftware.com

LEXIS PRICING POLICY CHANGE: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOUR FIRM

Time Matters / Billing Matters / PCLaw
Lexis changes Pricing Policies for Annual Maintenance Plan AMP

IN CONSIDERATION OF CLOUD APPS: RISK? PRICE? FEATURES?

Something bothers me with the increasing  buzz concerning the legal community’s interest in SaaS/Cloud computing services. This new option is available from Clio, Rocket Matters, Advologix and similar services.  The appeal seems to include such factors as
1.) Less infrastructure investment and predictable costs
2.) Simpler set-up and operation 
3.) Freedom to access data from any internet based device.  
These are all worthwhile aspirations.  

However, at what risk and at what price can a small firm determine if the greener looking grass is really better than the what’s available on this side of the fence?  What happens if the state bar requires that you obtain written permission from each client using remote hosted continue..

IMPRESSIVE 10 USER FILE SERVER OPTION: Introducing Premier 'SOS' – Small Office Server

The capacity and cost of a small office server for a law firm with up to ten users is now, IMO,  incredibly more attractive.   It gets even better as Premier has decided to include server support with the server on a subscription basis.  Consider what you can get for as little as $125.-150. per month:

Hardware: DataVault Server from HP with (2) 1 terabyte (1,000gb) disk drives for document and file storage , plus a fast 500GB disk drive dedicated to MSSQL and your practice management software (Time Matters) database, plus an external 1 terabyte harddrive for automatic backups; Small Footprint 1′x1″x6″
continue..

LIFE CARE PLANNING: HOLISTIC AND PROFITABLE PRACTICE

Just returned from Chiacgo where I was both an exhibitor and speaker at the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association annual conference.  I along with others have wondered what this LCP type of practice is all  about.  continue..

CONTROL YOUR PRACTICE: PROACTIVE MATTER MANAGEMENT

Time Matters can be configured to more proactively manage matters and complete work sooner.    Borrowing the concept from health professionals of  ’teaching rounds’, certain leading law firms have been able to maintain the same volume of matters per year, yet reduce the number of active files by half.   What’s would the value be to you if  could reduce by half the number of active matters at any given time, yet still maintain the same revenue.  continue..

Welcome to Premier Practice Management

WHY ’PREMIER’ ?   Because it derives from  L. primarius “of the first rank, chief”. 
WE INVITE YOU TO SHARE leading, of the first rank, insight on law firm management.  HOW DO YOU,  use technology and practice management procedures to save time, increase revenue, cut expenses and to manage more effectively.  Any questions, feedback, complaints or compliments are always appreciated.
Tom Caffrey, Premier Software  tcaffrey@premiersoftware.com tel. (856) 429-3010.

Thank you.