Choosing legal software is a significant decision. The wrong choice costs time, money, and disruption. The right one becomes invisible — it just works, and your team stops thinking about it.
ALT Consulting provides vendor-neutral software advice for law firms. We've helped hundreds of firms evaluate their options, and we know which platforms hold up under real legal workloads and which ones create more problems than they solve.
How We Help
Clarify your goals
Before recommending anything, we help you define what you actually need — not what a vendor's sales deck says you need. We look at how your firm operates today, where friction exists, and what outcomes matter most.
Narrow your requirements
We identify the tools and features that align with your goals, firm size, practice areas, and existing stack. We focus on practical fit, not feature lists.
Receive actionable recommendations
You leave with clear, specific recommendations you can act on — not a spreadsheet of 40 options to evaluate yourself.
Questions We Hear Most Often
- "Document management is taking a long time. What tools can help me?"
- "Are we using this software to its fullest potential, or are there features we're missing that could save us time?"
- "Does it make sense for my firm to upgrade to something like NetDocuments?"
- "Will this software integrate with the tools we're already using?"
- "I hear about AI, but I don't know if ChatGPT meets regulatory requirements for my PI firm."
These are exactly the kinds of questions worth talking through before making a decision. Book a clarity call and we'll work through yours.
Why Choose ALT for Software Advice
10+ years of experience with law firm technology
We've worked with hundreds of law firms across practice areas and sizes. We know what holds up in production and what sounds good in a demo.
Certified across the major platforms
Our team holds certifications in Clio, LEAP, Smokeball, and Caret Legal — which means we can speak to the real strengths and limitations of each, not just marketing copy.
Tailored recommendations
No generic lists. We give you specific options based on your firm's practice areas, team size, existing tools, and how you work — so the advice is actually useful.
No vendor relationships that affect our recommendations
We advise on what's right for your firm. We're not paid to steer you toward any particular platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your software advice service?
Free, personalized software guidance crafted for law firms. We help you evaluate options without vendor pressure and identify what actually fits how your firm operates.
How long does it take to receive recommendations?
Most firms get tailored guidance within 30 minutes of their clarity call.
Which types of software do you advise on?
Practice management, document automation, time tracking, billing tools, document management systems, and more — including Clio, LEAP, Smokeball, Caret, and NetDocuments.
Is it really free?
Yes. No fees, no commitments for the advisory conversation. If you like how we think, you may like our managed services.