Save time spent re-entering data

With HotDocs, you can transform your frequently used documents into easy to use, automated templates. Then, simply enter information such as a client’s name or a docket number once in any given document, instead of re-typing it over and over. HotDocs templates prompt users for required information in a logical and user-friendly interview sequence.

Minimize careless errors

HotDocs can help you generate flawless, individualized documents and reduce costly proofreading cycles and liability caused by careless mistakes. Verb tenses, gender references, dates, numbers, calculations and other types of information all update automatically to reflect the information that you enter. Simple interview questions with embedded guidance and instruction help users throughout your agency generate error-free documents.

Share effective documents and clauses across your agency

HotDocs helps ensure consistent quality and get new staff up to speed by standardizing your work into templates and sharing the most effective documents and clauses throughout your agency. You can also create a library of key terms and phrases to share, and re-use effective language across a variety of documents and situations.

Work with the applications you already know

HotDocs imports directly from applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word and Corel WordPerfect, and can assemble documents such as Acrobat® PDF files for electronic distribution. It can also be used with a variety of leading legal software programs, including Amicus Attorney®, ProLaw® and more

Access templates from anywhere

With the HotDocs® Server Edition, you can assemble HotDocs documents quickly and securely from any Internet browser. HotDocs Server can even retrieve answers from a database so that users can assemble documents without answering any questions.

Intuitive interview-based document creation

Instead of forcing you to cut and paste or retype information, HotDocs® templates prompt users for required information in a logical and user-friendly interview sequence.

Reusable forms content

With HotDocs, you can compile an invaluable repository of special language, unique clauses, documents and correspondence that your agency has already approved and used successfully.

Editable text and customizable style preferences

HotDocs software lets you customize the text of each document for a particular matter or client without having to change the document’s template. You can also choose whatever font style, size and color you like during the document creation process.

Seamless integration with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word and more

Import information from Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Corel WordPerfect and a variety of legal software programs directly into HotDocs. HotDocs is also compatible with the new Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.

Time saving document comparison

The powerful HotDocs document compare feature enables you to see how your changes will affect the completed document before you save them.

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