what is the most recent version of amicus attorney software

by Breanna Gislason DDS 10 min read

SAN DIEGO, March 25, 2020 — AbacusNext®, a leading technology provider for legal, accounting and compliance-focused professionals, today announced the release of Amicus Attorney version 20.5, which expands the product’s remote collaboration tools and features several upgrades including integration with HotDocs Advance.

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What is Amicus Attorney?

Available to current Amicus Attorney customers running the most recent version (v20.xxx).

Is Amicus Attorney an alternative to on-premises installation?

Feb 07, 2022 · Go to Windows Control Panel > Programs and Features.] Choose “Turn Windows features on or off” in the left panel. Select the Microsoft .NET Framework checkbox and click OK. Otherwise, download and install applicable version (s) from the Microsoft Download Center. Then restart the upgrade of the Workstation at step 1.

What are the pros and cons of using Amicus Attorney?

Version 20.5 of Amicus Attorney includes expanded client portal payment options, optimizations for Abacus Private Cloud, and integration with HotDocs Advance, an update sure to delight firms that rely on document automation as a part of their workflow: see the highlights and learn more in this free webinar.. For a more detailed write up, check out the accompanying blog post: Amicus …

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How do I update my amicus?

Click Updates under the Maintenance heading.Complete the following fields:Ensure that all users have logged out of Amicus (including Amicus Anywhere, TimeTracker, and Client Portal).From Windows Start Menu > All Programs or All Apps, go to Amicus and click Apply Update. (More items...•Jul 21, 2020

What is amicus program?

Amicus Attorney is a legal case management software solution to help you manage your growing law practice. Access every case detail in a single, intuitive solution.

How do I open an amicus file?

From the Amicus taskbar in the Files module, click New. A File can also be created from the Amicus taskbar in any other module's main view. Click the Newdropdown menu, and select File.Jul 8, 2020

What is amicus anywhere?

Amicus Anywhere is an optional product for Amicus Attorney users seeking real-time connectivity from the browser on their iPad, PC, or Mac to their Amicus Files, Contacts, Phone Calls, Messages, Time Entries, and more. It allows Amicus users to stay connected when away from the office.

What is PCLaw software?

PCLaw® enables them to easily manage matter information, track calendar appointments and tasks, capture time and expenses, bill and collect payments from clients, pay vendors, reconcile bank statements and manage trust accounts — all from an integrated system.

What does amicus mean in law?

friend of the courtAmicus typically relates to the phrase amicus curiae (plural: amici curiae) which means “friend of the court.” Amicus is an individual or organization that is not a party to an action but who volunteers or is court-invited to advise on a matter before the court.

Abacus Payment Exchange (APX)

The first one we want to talk about here in some detail is Abacus Payment Exchange. What is this? This is, essentially, introducing electronic payment processing, and that is credit card as well as eCheck or ACH transactions right into Amicus Attorney. The idea is it's all about getting paid quickly, and also, it's also about payments made easy.

New Mobile App

Let's jump back to the PowerPoint for a second, and the next thing I want to talk about here, quickly, is our mobile app. This is something we're awfully excited about, and this is a big push for the entire company, and that's the introduction of a mobile app for your Amicus Attorney.

Document Management Updates

Let's move right along to what's next, and that is some really cool changes to document management. The idea here is, Amicus Attorney, actually, has a couple different ways you can manage your documents. One, we call user managed, and the other is Amicus Managed.

Security Profiles

The next one is billing security profiles. This is just, essentially, in response to customer needs, is we've gone and added options to really lock down the use and controls for your billing users.

Email Enhancements

We're going to move right along here. The next section is email enhancements. This is we're pretty excited about too, the updated look and feel for your messages, really, we've improved how you can go and resize, resizing the entire thing, not just the note or the body itself. We've also made it easier to add events to your emails.

Amicus Anywhere Improvements

Another quick one I want to take a look at, and then we'll jump in to some Amicus Anywhere, is the new filtering options.

iPhone Screenshots

Experience the power of our award-winning legal case management software in the palm of your hand with the Amicus Attorney Mobile App. Get easy access to the key features of Amicus Attorney, including your client files & contacts, appointments, tasks, phone calls, time entries and notes.

App Privacy

The developer, Abacus Data Systems, Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.

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New Mobile App

  • Let's jump back to the PowerPoint for a second, and the next thing I want to talk about here, quickly, is our mobile app. This is something we're awfully excited about, and this is a big push for the entire company, and that's the introduction of a mobile app for your Amicus Attorney. We're …
See more on amicusattorney.com

Document Management Updates

  • Let's move right along to what's next, and that is some really cool changes to document management. The idea here is, Amicus Attorney, actually, has a couple different ways you can manage your documents. One, we call user managed, and the other is Amicus Managed. Basically, we've created a new wizard to make it easier to turn on Amicus Managed and that is, r…
See more on amicusattorney.com

Security Profiles

  • The next one is billing security profiles. This is just, essentially, in response to customer needs, is we've gone and added options to really lock down the use and controls for your billing users. As ad administrator, I can go into user management and a couple different ways I can do it, but from right click on user here, I can set, I've always been able to set attorney security profiles, but now …
See more on amicusattorney.com

Email Enhancements

  • We're going to move right along here. The next section is email enhancements. This is we're pretty excited about too, the updated look and feel for your messages, really, we've improved how you can go and resize, resizing the entire thing, not just the note or the body itself. We've also made it easier to add events to your emails. We've also improved some task filtering options. Let's quickl…
See more on amicusattorney.com

Amicus Anywhere Improvements

  • Another quick one I want to take a look at, and then we'll jump in to some Amicus Anywhere, is the new filtering options. If you're in your events list on a file, this is especially useful if you're generating a lot of your tasks or to-do's and appointments based on precedence that have, sort of, pending things, you've now got the ability to see my active to-do's as well as all file active to-do's…
See more on amicusattorney.com

Abacus Payment Exchange

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The first one we want to talk about here in some detail is Abacus Payment Exchange. What is this? This is, essentially, introducing electronic payment processing, and that is credit card as well as eCheck or ACH transactions right into Amicus Attorney. The idea is it's all about getting paid quickly, and also, it's also a…
See more on abacusnext.com

New Mobile App

  • Let's jump back to the PowerPoint for a second, and the next thing I want to talk about here, quickly, is our mobile app. This is something we're awfully excited about, and this is a big push for the entire company, and that's the introduction of a mobile app for your Amicus Attorney. We're going to jump in and take a very quick demo, but again, come back next week for a full one. The i…
See more on abacusnext.com

Document Management Updates

  • Let's move right along to what's next, and that is some really cool changes to document management. The idea here is, Amicus Attorney, actually, has a couple different ways you can manage your documents. One, we call user managed, and the other is Amicus Managed. Basically, we've created a new wizard to make it easier to turn on Amicus Managed and that is, r…
See more on abacusnext.com

Security Profiles

  • The next one is billing security profiles. This is just, essentially, in response to customer needs, is we've gone and added options to really lock down the use and controls for your billing users. As ad administrator, I can go into user management and a couple different ways I can do it, but from right click on user here, I can set, I've always been able to set attorney security profiles, but now …
See more on abacusnext.com

Email Enhancements

  • We're going to move right along here. The next section is email enhancements. This is we're pretty excited about too, the updated look and feel for your messages, really, we've improved how you can go and resize, resizing the entire thing, not just the note or the body itself. We've also made it easier to add events to your emails. We've also improved some task filtering options. Let's quickl…
See more on abacusnext.com

Amicus Anywhere Improvements

  • Another quick one I want to take a look at, and then we'll jump in to some Amicus Anywhere, is the new filtering options. If you're in your events list on a file, this is especially useful if you're generating a lot of your tasks or to-do's and appointments based on precedence that have, sort of, pending things, you've now got the ability to see my active to-do's as well as all file active to-do's…
See more on abacusnext.com