Amicus Cloud Adds Precedents for Automated Workflows

TORONTO - Dec. 16, 2014 - PRLog -- Gavel & Gown Software Inc. is the leading developer of practice management software for lawyers. Its Amicus Attorney product line includes the innovative and mobile Amicus Cloud, a product that gives lawyers the freedom to work anytime, anywhere, on almost any device.

Amicus Cloud is a subscription service so all users benefit immediately from the regular updates with new features and improvements.  This latest update includes major new features such as Precedent Workflows and Credit Card Payment Processing.  In addition to these significant changes, this update includes numerous other improvements based on feedback from users.

Similar types of legal cases often follow similar procedures.  With Precedent Workflows, Amicus Cloud users can now further automate their practice by saving a series of steps for reuse later on another client file. Organized by practice area, Precedent Workflows can be made up of all of the tasks and appointments involved in a case and can be executed by any member of the firm.  From simple transactions to the most complex workflows, Amicus Cloud helps to make sure that nothing falls through the cracks.

“Amicus Cloud has once again raised the bar for cloud practice management with automated workflows,” said Ron Collins, President of Gavel & Gown Software.  “Using a wonderful graphical canvas, lawyers can quickly add and organize the various tasks and appointments that make up a precedent workflow. What’s more, they can add a Do button to any task to be even more productive.  This intelligent assistant transforms to do lists – not only does it show what needs to get done, it helps the lawyer to complete their tasks. With the click of a DO button the lawyer can record a phone call, send an email, and leveraging the power of intelligent document assembly, even draft documents.  Whether it’s the lawyer, the assistant or any other firm member, we think all users will benefit tremendously from this update.”

This update also includes new integration with OpenEdge from Global Payments Inc. to handle credit card payment processing.  Amicus Cloud can now seamlessly handle client credit card payments so that they are recorded as part of the integrated billing capabilities.  Customers can also take advantage of a limited time offer for a free credit card reader if they sign up before the end of the year.

“Our customers tell us that the ability to handle credit card payments results in increased firm cash flow and a reduction in bad-debt write-offs,” said Diana Piquette, Vice President, Sales and Marketing of Gavel & Gown Software.  “The firm’s clients appreciate a quick and convenient payment option, while the firm benefits from more prompt payments of bills.  The integration with an industry leader like Global Payments Inc. means that Amicus Cloud users can confidently handle credit card payments with ease.”

In addition to Precedent Workflows and Credit Card payments, this update also includes a convenient new email reading pane, improved sorting and filtering options in all lists, new display options for contacts and much more.

About Gavel & Gown Software

Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Toronto, Gavel & Gown Software's mission is to make law firms more productive and profitable, while providing lawyers with greater peace of mind. Amicus Attorney is the world's leading practice management software for lawyers, with tens of thousands of law firms worldwide using the product. Gavel & Gown's numerous achievements are recognized through the success of its customers and through its alliances with key strategic partners. As a measure of this phenomenal success, Amicus Attorney has won more than 30 prominent industry awards, has been endorsed by major law societies and has been recognized by independent surveys as the most widely used practice management software in the USA.

For more information, please call (800) 472-2289 or visit www.amicusattorney.com / www.amicus-cloud.com

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