Comparison
LawMaster alternative Australia for Australian law firms
A LawMaster alternative in Australia should handle your export faithfully, rebuild trust balances, and give you one platform for matters and billing. CounselOS provides LawMaster-shaped import tooling, assisted migration with your sign-off, and governed AI — without claiming to be LawMaster.
Who this page is for
Firms on LawMaster evaluating alternatives to ActionStep-only paths — especially those who want per-firm pricing, governed AI, and a dedicated Australian migration playbook.
Why firms consider switching
LawMaster’s absorption into ActionStep has left many firms comparing options. CounselOS focuses on switching firms, not absorbing legacy platforms — with FilePro/LawMaster importers and a five-business-day migration target.
Migration considerations
LawMaster CSV/JSON exports map into CounselOS. Trust ledger entries are preserved; running balances are rebuilt and reconciled against your last bank reconciliation. See the LawMaster migration checklist for export preparation.
How CounselOS compares
CounselOS suits firms that want independence from legacy wind-down programmes, Sydney-hosted data, and AI drafts held for lawyer review. We do not claim every ActionStep workflow — compare on migration validation and total firm cost.
Feature comparison
LawMaster firms face uncertainty — CounselOS offers a migration path with trust preserved. Ratings reflect our product team's assessment for typical Australian firms — verify against your requirements in a demo.
| Feature | CounselOS | LawMaster | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| LawMaster export import tooling | |||
| Trust ledger preserved & reconciled | |||
| Independent platform (not absorbing LawMaster) | |||
| Governed AI & unified approval inbox | |||
| Per-firm pricing | |||
| AU data residency (Sydney) | |||
| Compliance calendar | |||
| Client portal | |||
| FilePro migration also supported |
Honest limitations
Document content migration may be metadata-only depending on your export. We confirm scope before go-live.
Legal research uses governed AI with citation checking. Connections to paid publishers (such as Lexis or Jade) are only available when your firm has a signed arrangement — website demos may use sample cases, not a live publisher feed.
Record time in the CounselOS web app, including activity hints while you work in the browser. Microsoft Word and Outlook add-ins are available on Professional and Enterprise plans.
Conflict checking helps your team spot potential issues across clients and matters. It supports your professional judgment — principals can hold matters and approve releases when needed.
Trust accounting is built for Australian state and territory rules. Migration validation and external accountant review are part of standard onboarding for firms moving from another platform.
Common questions
How long does a typical migration take?
We target five business days from export to operational for FilePro and LawMaster firms, depending on data quality and firm size. Your principal signs off before go-live.
Do matter numbers change after migration?
No. Existing matter numbers are preserved so your team and clients see consistent references.
We are being steered to ActionStep — why consider CounselOS?
ActionStep may suit some firms. CounselOS is for teams who want per-firm pricing, governed AI native to the matter, and a migration experience designed for switching — compare both on your firm’s priorities.
Can you migrate from LawMaster while we still use it?
Yes. Many firms run a parallel trial in CounselOS while LawMaster stays read-only until cutover.
Next steps
Compare pricing for your firm size, walk through features, or book a migration assessment with your export.
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