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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated September 30th, 2026 # Reviews of Filevine Ease of use 4.4 Customer Service 4.3 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews SZ Susan Z Paralegal for Atty David C FarrLaw Practice, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “He checks on my progress via email and Zoom, and has provided me with multiple learning tools (one-on-one Zoom/Filevine University/YouTube videos to help in making the learning curve easier. “ April 2, 2026 LW Lori W Owner and AttorneyLegal Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “There was absolutely no customization and basically was given generic training videos and outlines to show how to do customizations myself - not at all as sold, and not of value for the (required) cost.“ September 2, 2026 SZ Susan Z Paralegal for Atty David C FarrLaw Practice, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “My "personal" representative, \[sensitive content hidden\], helped me to resolve an account billing issue I had in initial start of my contract, and he has gone over and above to insure my easy transition to Filevine. “ April 2, 2026 Christi L COOLaw Practice, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “At that point, you’re layering yet another expensive system on top of an already costly platform just to access data that should be readily available.“ April 30, 2026 AE Alex E Director of Finance and Human ResourcesLegal Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The thing I like most about Filevine is the ability to customize their software to fit your companies needs.“ March 6, 2025 Christi L COOLaw Practice, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “For a platform that markets itself as forward-thinking, this lack of native automation is a major miss.“ April 30, 2026 DC Drew C IT supportLaw Practice, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Over-promise, under deliver on the actual product. If you are an enterprise level law firm, maybe this product is right for you, since you need to have the technical knowledge, in-house to be able to utilize the features to the fullest.“ June 2, 2025 Melanie B AttorneyLaw Practice, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “This was for a new firm too, so it shouldn't have been that complicated since there were no cases to transfer over, but in order to customize the system, there was a lot of back and forth with tech that has been ultimately unhelpful.“ January 16, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 290 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Jetta H. Intake Zar Legal Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Intake Zar" January 2, 2026 5.0 There isn’t much I dislike about Filevine; however, I have heard it can be a bit expensive, and it’s important to ensure it’s set up exactly how you want it to be used. Pros Filevine is the best legal management system I have used during my time in the legal field. It is extremely user-friendly and easy to navigate. Cons There isn’t much I dislike about Filevine; however, I have heard that it can be somewhat expensive, and it’s important to ensure it is set up exactly how you want it to be used. Review Source OB Olivia B. Subrogation Specialist Law Practice Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Filevine Experience" January 2, 2025 5.0 Pros It is easy to navigate and having the ability to customize the platform to our firms needs has been critical. Cons The search bar. When searching for projects in the "search bar", it leaves very little room for error. If you misspell a clients name, or leave out the middle initial it will not suggest projects with similar names. I've always found this odd. Switched from [Needle](https://www.capterra.com/p/187693/Ecommerce-Live-Chat/) We needed a product that was more up to date and allowed us to customize and bend to our needs. Review Source Miguel S. President Legal Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Possibilities are good, experience was not" August 13, 2025 1.0 I did not have a good experience as we are not a lawfirm and they do not have any templates that could have been shared or setup for investigations. They place you into a contract for a year so if you are not able to set it up or spend a couple thousand bucks to have them do it for you be careful with this option. Pros Possibilities of what it could do if it was geared or had templates for investigators. This is for lawyers and will take some time and effort to get it working for investigators Cons NOT FOR INVESTIGATORS. They do not have any templates and do not help with setting up the system to work for you. They upsell to their sister company to set it up. Review Source Abigail C. Director of Mass Torts Law Practice Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Best thing to come out of 2020…" September 14, 2021 5.0 Overall, I could not be happier with our experience with Filevine. It has exceeded our expectations and truly helped our firm in the last nine months. We were worried about transitioning with our staff, but the process went very smoothly given that we were working remotely at the time. The customer support that we received during our onboarding and integration could not have been better. Pros My most loved feature of Filevine is the flexibility to customize it to fit your firm’s needs. It was extremely important to us to pick a case management software that allowed us to customize features based on all Case types that we handle. Filevine was extremely easy to learn and use to fit our firms needs. Additionally, the report writing and Filevine can be used by almost anyone. It is very easy to pull the information that you need in a very short amount of time. Cons There are a couple of newer features in Filevine that could improve. For example, the calendar section in Filevine is something that we currently do not use because of confusion on its integration with outlook. Additionally, I wish that Enterprise automation was a little easier to use. Alternatives considered [SmartAdvocate](https://www.capterra.com/p/131579/SmartAdvocate/)[Clio](https://www.capterra.com/p/105428/Clio/) Reason for choosing Filevine Filevine seemed to be the most advanced case management system at the time that we were shopping. The vendors were able to answer all of my questions about products, integration, adaptability, and daily use. The customer support was top-notch, and our demo was outstanding. As someone who was very hands-on in managing our last case management software, it was critical for me to get the straightforward answers I needed as we were shopping for a new case management software. Filevine was able to offer me the flexibility and customization that I needed as well as being easy to use for our staff. Switched from [Neos](https://www.capterra.com/p/58931/neos/) Needles was unable to be customized to fit or growing firms needs. We were not able to create the custom fields that we needed to report on our caseloads. Additionally it was not cloud-based which was some thing that we truly needed given the era that we are in. Review Source SM Savannah M. Office Manager Law Practice Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Office Manager Review" September 9, 2021 5.0 I think Filevine is an amazing product and we are all extremely happy. While there are definitely some features that we would like to see added and integrations that would be helpful, we wouldn't think of switching to anything else. Pros Filevine is so user friendly! It is easy to teach to new employees and really does a great job at keeping the staff on track! I love the Taskflow and our ability to customize it to fit our systems. Cons I am not a big fan of the Organization of documents. Maybe our firm just needs some training on how to make this work for us, but so far it is not helpful. Switched from [ProLaw](https://www.capterra.com/p/35611/ProLaw/) Filevine was easier to use and customizable to what we need at our firm. Review Source MR Melinda R. Attorney Law Practice Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "DON'T waste your money" May 16, 2025 1.0 It was ok at he beginning but when I tried using it the problems with it becMe so bad I had to switch to Docketwise. Docketwise is 3000x better. Pros Nothing. The product is horrible and so difficult to use unless you are very computer literate. The company should be ashamed of itself for the quality and hte customer support. Cons 1) Difficult to use 2) AI is horrible 3) You have to apy to learn it and getting help after you pay $750 for an hour's worth of help you don't get support 3) I aske dor a month to month license and stupidly didnt ccheck to make sure it was correct and now I am builed monthly for this terrible product that was so difficult to use and ws not helpful for immigration cases. 4) I tried to get out of the contract but htey didnt care and I am stuck with a bill every month for a horrific product. Buyer beware!!! Alternatives considered [Docketwise](https://www.capterra.com/p/172490/Docketwise/) Reason for choosing Filevine I thought it would be better but it was so bad that I ws upset with myself for making such a large mistake. Review Source BK Belinda K. Chief Operations Officer Law Practice Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good, but not Great CMS" November 25, 2024 3.0 Overall our experience at Filevine has been good - but it hasn't been great. We've generally been happy but we've had some concerns with support, customer service, and data storage. Pros Filevine is really customizable which is great because we can tailor it to the needs of our firm. Cons It is rare that you are able to speak with someone directly at Filevine if you want to implement a new service or need assistance with a feature. They are always referring you to third party vendors. This is an issue because you are paying for customer support as well as the fact that you don't have access to the people actually making the software. Switched from [8am CasePeer](https://www.capterra.com/p/156217/CASEpeer/) Casepeer didn't have as many features as Filevine and we needed more robust software. Review Source Response from Filevine December 3, 2024 Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, Belinda. SC Stephanie C. COO Legal Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best Bang for your Buck" September 7, 2021 5.0 I am very happy with Filevine. The support staff is one of the best of any company I have ever used. Not only are they tremendously patient, but they are very knowledgeable and happy to help you with any problem that you or your staff are having. They listen to their clients and try to improve the features that the clients are requesting most. If you are considering the change to Filevine, I recommend that you do it - you won't regret it. Pros Filevine is very easy and is an ideal program for personal injury, especially mass torts. It allows for full customization and you can make different projects for each litigation. It allows you to text directly with the clients, both for their convenience and yours. The information can be placed in multiple sections and it makes it very easy to put pertinent information for your attorneys to use for the cases. You can keep track of all types of information with reports, from which intake sources are working best to what type of cases are currently in your inventory. In addition, I have never had a software that is constantly innovating & improving the way that this does. Cons I did not have to integrate from another software, but there are hiccups and delays when that becomes necessary. However, that is true any time you switch from one to the other. The new Docs Plus is very useful, although you will still need to keep at least one account for Adobe Acrobat, as all the features are not there. I wish there was a way to delete comments or tasks (for the administrator), as sometimes these are made but there is no way to clean it up. Alternatives considered [SmartAdvocate](https://www.capterra.com/p/131579/SmartAdvocate/) Reason for choosing Filevine The versatility and ease of Filevine made the choice very easy for us. It allows my virtual office staff to work seamlessly on their work and with each other. The customization ability made it an ideal choice. Review Source SS Shenella S. Business Development Team Leader Legal Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Filevine for case management!" February 21, 2026 5.0 AI is seamlessly integrated to the platform and the software is more aligned with the technology of today. Pros Good and secure software that makes document and client management more efficient. Workflow is seamless automated. Cons Customer support is slow to respond and the software is quite pricey comparatively. Customization is mediocre. Review Source KC Kendall C. Legal Assistant Law Practice Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great Potential" January 13, 2026 4.0 I really enjoy it for case management and organization of information. However, it can be overwhelming the number of fields it wants you to fill in. Pros I really like the newsfeed for each client to keep up with the communications and activity in the cases. Cons It almost felt like you needed a computer science degree in order to customize this software. It was not very straight forward. Review Source NM Nicole M. Director of Operations Law Practice Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Filevine is great" July 8, 2024 5.0 Pros Everything is customizable, a lot of reporting features, great integrations, great task flow settings, and now the new Payments feature makes it even better. I like having everything we need in one place. Cons Their billing and sales team could use some training. Switched from [Clio](https://www.capterra.com/p/105428/Clio/) I hated everything about Clio. Needed a better system Review Source Response from Filevine July 30, 2024 Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review, Nicole! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. LP Levon P. Paralegal Law Practice Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Filevine is absolutely essential and I can't imagine not using it" March 28, 2025 5.0 We use it everyday to do everything related to our job. It's an all in one application that takes care of everything that would otherwise take us forever to do ourselves. The organization Filevine gives us is unmatched and we literally cant work without it. Pros The fact that it literally does everything we need. Cons Some of the UI elements can be confusing at first use Review Source DR Dionel R. Intake Speacialist Legal Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Awesome tool" January 20, 2025 5.0 I used to work on another firm were the tools to assist the clients and draft the different letters were very time wasting, but this app allows you to work fast and you can work your task on a timely manner Pros The way it allows to you to work efficiently and organized Cons I dont have anything right now, the app is awesome Review Source AN Astrid N. Legal Assistant Legal Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Filevine Review" November 15, 2024 5.0 Pros It is easy to navigate and learn how to use Cons Not applicable, it is very user friendly Review Source Response from Filevine November 27, 2024 Thank you so much for your review, Astrid! MM Meghan M. attorney Legal Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Review of FileVine from an Attorney's perspective" September 3, 2021 4.0 Overall, our firm is better off with FileVine, but the transition was slow, very disruptive, and not nearly as easy as promised. That was the biggest problem for us, the amount of work required by a team of people on our end to transfer data from our old system to FileVine, and then dealing with all the things that did not transfer or transfer correctly, and then the amount of time it took to get assistance from FileVine staff to fix the problems Pros Task management and being able to have a running to do list with tasks linking directly to a client file that I can then access with a click of a button. Cons Not being able to see activity in the activity feed and not being able to have it in chronological order. The system does not work as I expected when it comes to being able to get communications out to a mass of clients at once. Seems there should be a way to generate letters on a mass basis, as well as send emails on a mass basis. Reason for choosing Filevine My understanding was that there was no other system that had functionality that compared. I will also say, attorneys who never used our client management system previously are now using filevine because it is so much easier to use and understand. Review Source KP Katrina P. Case Manager Law Practice Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "FV for the WIN!" April 2, 2024 5.0 Your overall impression of Filevine appears positive and thorough. You value its diverse range of features, such as centralized document management, collaborative case notes, efficient billing and invoicing, well-organized contact database, effective time and expense tracking, streamlined electronic signatures, and strong security and compliance measures. These functionalities collectively enhance workflow efficiency, promote better communication and collaboration, improve financial management, and contribute to heightened client satisfaction. In summary, Filevine emerges as a valuable and comprehensive tool for legal professionals, providing a complete solution for case management and client representation. Pros What I appreciate most about Filevine is its efficient document management, which significantly enhances efficiency, collaboration, and compliance within legal operations. It guarantees that documents are orderly, easily accessible, secure, and current, ultimately leading to improved results for clients and increased productivity for legal practitioners. Cons There's little to find fault with in Filevine, given its pivotal role in my work as a case manager. It greatly aids me in numerous aspects of my responsibilities. Review Source Response from Filevine May 31, 2024 Thank you so much for leaving such a thoughtful review, Katrina! kW katherine W. attorney Law Practice Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Caution! Watch for undisclosed glitches, especially with DocsPlus." September 8, 2022 2.0 One of primary reasons we chose this program over others was because the add-ons Docs Plus and Vine Sign would replace Adobe. It was a little more expensive to do this, but the convenience of doing everything within one program and having it automatically save to the client's file seemed to be worth the added expense. However, it has not worked that way and now we are paying for both. Most notably, DocsPlus does not correctly convert Word documents to pdf, the editing feature is lousy, and it bates stamped our documents correctly on some pages, but upside down an in the wrong place on others. I have asked for a refund for this portion of the program because it is useless, but FileVine claims that it is somehow my fault that these features do not work. They have yet to show me what I am supposedly doing wrong. In the last meeting with the account manager, we had to tell him how to open a locked document and which icon to click on for editing. I have demanded arbitration over this issue, but they still have not responded. VineSign is useable, but it does not date/time stamp the signature-it only puts a header on the first page of the document. As a result of these deficiencies, we have to convert and manipulate pdf documents using Adobe, save them into our client files on our server, then move them into FileVine. This has created considerably more work. Pros It is extremely customizable. There is a suggestion feature for changes to the software. Cons There are many glitches that were not evident until we started using the program. There is no way to try out the program before purchasing it-you have to rely on the representations made by the sales staff. The only trial offered is for the sales rep to guide you through some of the features for 45 minutes or so. The add-ons for DocsPlus and VineSign are much lower quality than using Adobe. The "deadline chains" cannot be modified in the client's file and you have to turn off automatic calendaring for many events because you cannot add a time for the event. The calendar syncs with Google, but we do not get the calendar notifications that we get if the event is calendared on Google itself. But if you do that, it does not show up in the client's file. There is no way to set up automatic reminders that take include both calendar days and court days-it counts only one or the other. We often have deadlines that are based on calendar days, but are extended by a certain number of court days due to the manner of service of the initiating document. There is no way to assign work that is not associated with a specific project. There is no way to have interoffice communications about phone calls, messages, etc. unless it is set up as a "task" and associated with a specific project. So phone messages that are not specifically related to a particular existing client still have to be handled manually. Review Source IS Ingrid S. Program Director Geriatrics and Long Term Care Legal Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "FILEVINE IS AWESOME AND WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND" April 2, 2024 5.0 I am not computer savvy but find this platform very easy to work with. Again, keeps me organized and on top of job! Pros Ease of use- helps keep me organized and to prioritize. Helps others in the company know what is going on with my cases in case coverage is needed and in general with case management. Cons Don't really see any- one time FV did an update/change without letting company know. Led to issues with finding data. Review Source Response from Filevine April 3, 2024 Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review, Ingrid! We're thrilled to read that you've found the platform to be easy to navigate and able to keep you organized and informed on your cases! Appreciate your support. BS Bridgett S. Paralegal Legal Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Would highly recommend" March 28, 2024 5.0 Great experience with Filevine. Easy to use and keeps the cases on track Pros Filevine keeps our personal injuries cases on track with ease to communicate with the clients Cons Running reports is quite the learning curve Reason for choosing Filevine Unknown as I was not working here when it was implemented. Review Source Response from Filevine April 3, 2024 Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your thoughtful review, Bridgett! We're so glad to read that you've found our platform to be easy to use and beneficial for your case management and client communication. We appreciate the feedback and are grateful for the opportunity to support you and your firm! SV Stacie V. Paralegal Legal Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Perfect for our small firm!" November 30, 2023 5.0 Fantastic program! Everyone at the firm agrees. Pros I was introduced to Filevine by a colleague several years ago. I immediately was interested. After getting the information and meeting with my boss. We began the process of converting everything into our FV portal. It has been a god-send on staying up to date, getting documents from clients and having everything all in one place. We love it! Cons Would love to send mass texts to all clients. Alternatives considered [Vinesign](https://www.capterra.com/p/219916/Vinesign/) Review Source PM Paul M. Paralegal Law Practice Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Paralegal highly recommends Filevine " December 5, 2023 5.0 I have used Filevine for more than a year now. It's the best case management software I have ever used. It's user-friendly. Managing cases and the dozens of documents, emails, records, etc., is so much easier with Filevine. The software is very efficient and easy to navigate. Pros Filevine is perfect for personal injury firms. Each client has their own file. The folders and subfolders make document management easy. It works well with Vinesign, the program's e-signature software. Cons I really have no complaints. I wish we could add a DOB field for defendants, not just our clients. Review Source NS Nicole S. Case Manager Legal Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "This software checks all the important boxes for case management and document management!" September 9, 2021 4.0 Our business runs more efficiently with the use of this software. While the cost is higher than some alternatives, we couldn't find anything else like it on the market. Pros This is an intuitive software that allows for great customization. It's as good as your team makes it with ongoing upgrades released regularly. Cons PDF editing could be better with improved features and more intuitive menu. The calendar syncing to Outlook still needs improving. Reason for choosing Filevine It's modern feel and customization capabilities with built-in abilities for live document editing, e-fax and document share were on the top of the list of reasons why this one beat out the competitors. Review Source SJ Sumit J. Legal assistant Legal Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best case management software available. " March 28, 2024 5.0 I am happy to use and work on this platform. The best part is the report section. Earlier, we used to do everything in Excel or Google spreadsheet and those were manual entries. But now we have all the data in hand. Thanks to the REPORT generation feature in FV. Pros FV is user friendly unlike other CMS's. Cons FV pdf editor lacks features which is available in adobe pdf. Review Source Response from Filevine May 31, 2024 Thank you for leaving your kind review, Sumit. We appreciate you making the transition to Filevine from AbacusLaw and look forward to continuing to work with you! AS Amy S. Attorney Law Practice Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Filevine Cuts My Time in Half" April 5, 2024 4.0 Pros Love Filevine. I could not manage my legal docket without it. Customer Support is great - quick and knowledgeable. Cons Wish we could link related cases. 3 people in same accident Review Source Response from Filevine April 10, 2024 Thank you for your support and feedback, Amy! We're thrilled to hear that our customer support has been beneficial and Filevine has helped to cut your time in half! MB Matthew B. Attorney Law Practice Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Filevine review" April 2, 2024 5.0 Pros Ease of use and lots of options to assist in optimizing your case management system. I love the all in one type nature of Filevine and its continued effort to improve and increase offerings to clientele. Most functions are very intuitive and there is a clear vision to help law firms automate all sorts of tasks that take up time. Cons Some of the additional functions are not as developed as I would like. Some issues do not appear until you actually get to use and play around with the new function. Also, some of the automations and small fixes are slow to get implemented. Review Source Response from Filevine April 9, 2024 Hi Matthew, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave your feedback! ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.