Guide
Choosing legal practice management software in Australia
Choosing practice management software in Australia starts with trust accounting, data residency, and how you bill — not feature checklists alone. Firms leaving FilePro or LawMaster should weight migration tooling and validation as heavily as monthly price.
General information only — not legal, accounting, migration, or compliance advice. CounselOS does not guarantee regulatory outcomes. Your firm remains responsible for professional obligations.
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Evaluation criteria
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- Trust accounting depth and reconciliation
- Per-user vs per-firm pricing at your headcount
- Migration path and trust validation
- AI governance and approval workflows
- Australian support and data hosting
- Client portal and payment options when you need them