Legal Software, Built Your Way

Custom legal software from AltStack is built specifically for your firm's workflows, practice areas, and billing rules, unlike Clio or MyCase which force you into one-size-fits-all templates. You get the same core features (case management, billing, calendaring, document management) plus any custom functionality your firm needs, all in one platform with zero per-seat fees. Over three years a 15-attorney firm typically saves $60,000–$90,000 compared to Clio's $89/user/month pricing while gaining complete data ownership and unlimited users.

Yes. We build trust accounting modules that enforce your jurisdiction's IOLTA rules, including three-way reconciliation, automatic ledger entries on retainer deposits and disbursements, and alerts when balances fall below retainer thresholds. The system generates the exact reports your state bar requires during audits. Because it's custom-built, we can match the specific rules for every state where your firm operates rather than relying on a generic compliance framework.

AltStack delivers a production-ready legal practice management platform in 7 days. This includes case management, billing, client intake, scheduling, and document automation configured for your practice areas. More complex additions like court-rule-based deadline engines or multi-jurisdiction trust accounting can be delivered in follow-up 7-day sprints. Every build includes full source code, deployment to your infrastructure, and a walkthrough session.

Custom software actually gives you stronger security control than multi-tenant SaaS. Your application runs on isolated infrastructure you own, data is encrypted at rest and in transit with keys you control, and access policies match your firm's exact needs. We build with ABA Formal Opinion 477R guidance in mind, including audit logging, role-based access, and secure client communications. You never share a database with another law firm.

Because you own 100% of the source code, you can modify it yourself, hire any developer, or engage AltStack for additional 7-day feature sprints. We provide full documentation and a clean codebase designed for long-term maintainability. Most firms start with core practice management and add modules like client portals, advanced reporting, or AI-assisted document review in subsequent sprints as their needs evolve.

We build integration layers with e-filing systems like Tyler Odyssey and File & Serve, legal research platforms such as Westlaw and LexisNexis, court calendar feeds, and accounting systems like QuickBooks. Each integration is configured for your specific jurisdictions and practice areas. Because the code is yours, adding new integrations later is straightforward, no vendor lock-in or marketplace restrictions.

We migrate your existing matters, contacts, documents, billing history, and calendar data as part of the 7-day build. Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther, and most legal SaaS tools provide data export in CSV or API format, which we map into your new system. We run a parallel period so your team can verify data integrity before fully switching over, ensuring zero disruption to active cases.