Brief Legal Software Inc.
What it is
Cross-platform (Mac and Windows) legal billing and accounting software serving law firms since 1985 — one of the longest-running legal billing tools on the market. Based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The product ‘Brief Accounting’ provides integrated time entry, billing, trust accounting, general ledger, accounts receivable, and office accounting specifically designed for law firms. Known primarily as the go-to Mac legal billing solution. macattorney.com (independent resource) lists it as the top Mac legal billing option. Recommended by the North Carolina Bar Association (Jun 2024), confirming active maintenance and professional endorsement. G2 rating 4.7/5 (3 reviews), Capterra 4.0/5 (1 review). Small company with excellent reputation for support per G2 reviews. Appears to be desktop-only — no cloud/web-based option, which limits remote access and multi-device workflows in 2026.
Company Info
- Founded: 1985
- HQ: Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Sector: Legal Billing & Accounting
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