Civil Litigation Software

As a civil litigator, your time should go towards managing cases, staying on top of court dates, and navigating complex procedures—not struggling with clunky legal software. Clio keeps practice management simple and reliable, so you can stay focused on your clients.

Stay on top of critical case deadlines

Whether you’re managing landlord–tenant disputes, medical malpractice claims, or other civil matters, Clio helps you stay organized and on time. Track deadlines, access key documents, make every court appearance and client meeting count, and get paid faster when the case wraps. It’s all easier with Clio.

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  • Know your schedule

    Organize your calendar by case, set custom reminders, and sync Clio with Office 365 or Google Calendar to keep everything up to date and accurate, without duplicating efforts.

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  • Keep track of every key task

    Build custom task lists for critical litigation milestones, so your team always knows who’s responsible, what’s next, and when it’s due. This helps you stay coordinated and deliver the best results for your clients.

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  • Be ready to meet court deadlines

    Track filing deadlines, court dates, and case milestones all in one place. Clio supports rules-based calendaring for select Canadian courts, with more jurisdictions being added to enhance coverage.

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Keep every civil litigation case organized

Manage thousands of documents and communications in one place. Access what you need instantly, from anywhere.

  • Access case files from anywhere

    When you store all your legal documents and client communications in Clio, you can pull up any case details you need, from any device, at any time.

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  • Organize every case detail

    File client emails, legal research, and more directly to your case by connecting Fastcase, CoCounsel, Outlook, and Gmail to Clio Manage.

Get paid faster for litigation cases

Speed up your billing process and make it easier for clients to pay by accepting credit card payments.

  • Bill the way you want

    Choose hourly, flat fee, or contingency billing for your litigation cases. Generate professional, easy-to-read bills that are customized with your firm’s branding.

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  • Keep trust accounts organized

    Let litigation clients deposit funds into trust via online credit card payments, while staying compliant with legal industry rules. Sync Clio with accounting tools like QuickBooks Online and Xero to keep trust records accurate across your systems.

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  • Accelerate cash flow with credit card payments

    Firms that accept credit cards get paid 39% faster than those relying on cheques. With Clio Payments, you can email bills to litigation clients, accept online credit card payments, and sync transactions to Clio Manage and your accounting software.

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Civil litigation management software FAQs

Is Clio’s law software built specifically for civil litigation?

Clio is a powerful choice for firms of all practice areas, including civil litigation. Its centralized platform helps you manage documents, track case progress, and communicate with clients efficiently—whether you’re in the office or in court. Clio Grow supports the full client journey with online intake, appointment scheduling, payment tools, and automation that frees up time for higher-value work. Designed for the realities of modern legal practice, Clio helps you run a more organized, client-centered firm.

 

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How much does civil litigation case management software cost?

Clio Manage offers a range of subscription plans, from EasyStart to Complete. Complete is a popular choice for civil litigators, as it includes Clio Grow—our client intake software for civil litigation—as well. For larger firms, enterprise pricing options are also available.

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Can I do a conflict check in Clio?

Yes. Clio Manage supports conflict checks using its global search function. You can also add a mandatory custom field to new matters to confirm that a conflict search was completed before the matter is created.

 

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How does Clio support civil litigation workflows, including client intake?

Clio streamlines the entire civil litigation process—from intake to resolution.

With Clio Grow, you can automate client intake, schedule consultations, and collect key documents online. Once a case is underway, Clio Manage helps you organize files, track deadlines, and manage tasks and communications in one secure platform.

 

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Can I track court dates, filing deadlines, and limitation periods in Clio?

Yes. Clio lets you set and manage key dates manually or through rules-based calendaring (available for select courts), helping ensure you never miss a filing or limitation period.

 

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Is Clio suitable for multi-party or multi-matter civil litigation?

Absolutely. Clio allows you to manage multiple parties, related matters, and complex case relationships within a single platform—keeping everything organized and easy to navigate.

 

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Can Clio help with trial preparation and document management?

Yes. Clio makes it easy to store, organize, and access pleadings, evidence, and correspondence. You can tag documents, create matter-specific folders, and keep everything centralized for efficient trial prep.

 

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