Deadlines.com

Deadlines.com is rules-driven legal calendaring for solo practitioners and smaller firms managing court deadlines. It suits practices that need case-based calculations and shared access without per-user seats. The main trade-off is per-case billing and the need to verify that every required jurisdiction and practice area is covered.

Overview

Built on Aderant CompuLaw, Deadlines.com turns court rules into calculated legal deadlines rather than leaving staff to count dates manually. That focus addresses the malpractice exposure that small firms face when a filing or response date is missed. It is a specialized calendaring service, not a general project-management suite.

The service describes nationwide coverage, but a requested jurisdiction or practice area may not be available. Coverage therefore matters at the matter level: confirm the courts and practice areas you handle before choosing a plan. Every account includes technical and attorney support during Monday through Friday, 8:00am–8:00pm EST office hours, and free user training covers advanced site features. Aderant says it takes commercially reasonable steps to protect personal information and does not sell it to unrelated companies for independent use.

Key features

Rule calculations and change alerts

CompuLaw’s court-rule library and date-calculation engine generate deadlines from the governing rules. The Change Notification Service emails users when a rule change may affect a deadline and links to regenerate dates under the updated rules. That workflow is valuable for active cases whose dates can outlive a rule revision, though it still requires someone to review and regenerate affected deadlines.

Calendars, reports, and reminders

Monthly, weekly, and daily views support different working rhythms. Reports can be generated, emailed, or printed, with filters for case, event, and date range; this is useful for docket reviews, attorney meetings, and daily checklists. Email reminders are sent 10 business days before each deadline at 8:00 A.M. and can be adjusted in Email Preferences. Outlook is also supported for reminders.

Calendar connections

Outlook Sync and iCalendar export move dates into compatible calendar programs. Sync is one-way, so Deadlines.com remains the source rather than a bidirectional editing hub. Firms wanting to edit dates interchangeably across calendars should account for that limitation.

Pricing

There is no free plan. Pricing is per case per month, with unlimited users on every published tier:

PlanPriceIncluded cases1 Case$35 a month1 case; nationwide coverage2-5 Cases$30 a month2-5 cases; nationwide coverage6-29 Cases$25 a month6-29 cases; nationwide coverage30+ Cases$20 a month30+ cases; nationwide coverageThe displayed billing is $35.00, $30.00, $25.00, or $20.00 per case per month respectively. More than 100 cases requires a quote. The one-case tier fits an occasional or solo docket but costs the highest rate; larger caseloads lower the unit price without restricting user seats. Because pricing scales with active cases, firms with fluctuating matter volume should compare the recurring case cost with their typical docket.

Platforms

Deadlines.com runs on the web, Windows, macOS, and iPhone. The maker specifically describes Safari compatibility on Mac and MacBook, mobile calendar access, and use on iPhone. Outlook Sync and iCalendar export extend calendar access to compatible programs, while the one-way connection limits round-trip editing.

Who it's for

This is a strong fit for solo attorneys and small law firms that need court-rule calculations, shared access for staff, and reminders tied to a defined set of cases. Unlimited users make it practical when several people monitor the same matters. It is less suitable for firms seeking a free calculator, per-seat budgeting, or guaranteed coverage for an unusual jurisdiction or practice area without first checking availability.

Pros and cons

Pros: CompuLaw rules drive deadline calculations; rule-change emails link to regenerated dates; unlimited users avoid seat charges; calendar views, filtered reports, Outlook Sync, and iCalendar export support daily operations; technical and attorney support plus free training are included.

Cons: There is no free plan; even the smallest tier is billed per case each month; one-way calendar sync does not provide bidirectional editing; coverage can vary by jurisdiction or practice area; more than 100 cases requires custom pricing.

Alternatives

For a broader software shortlist, see Legal Calendaring Software and Legal Docketing Software.

Choose Dockets.ca instead if you need Android or Linux alongside web, Windows, macOS, and iOS. JudgeCalc is the better starting point for a free, no-login web calculator, with a paid Pro tier available. Case Calendar suits readers wanting free, self-hosted or desktop-capable software. Pick CalendarRules when a free trial and jurisdiction-selected rule sets with prorated additions are the priority. Court Deadline Calculator provides free basic deadline calculations. Deadline Engine offers free calculations with citations and steps, plus a one-off Evidence Record purchase. Docket Enterprise is an on-premise option with custom pricing. ClockOrbit Court Deadline Calculator is a free web tool with no payment required.

Verdict

Choose Deadlines.com if your small firm needs CompuLaw-based court deadlines, change alerts, and unlimited-user access priced by case. Look elsewhere if you require free software, bidirectional calendar synchronization, or certainty that a specialized jurisdiction is covered before subscription.