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PerfectLaw DMS

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Spec score 8.3 #6 of 33 in Legal Document Management Software

What it is

PerfectLaw DMS organizes documents within law-firm case matters so eligible users can find, share, distribute, and manage them. It provides versioning, document comparisons and redlining, check-in and check-out, and links from one document to multiple matters. The system records creation and access history, with permissions that can update Microsoft Windows Active Directory. Users can drag Outlook emails onto matters, create or reply to messages from a matter, and add time slips automatically while profiling or saving documents. Integrations include Microsoft Office, Outlook, the All-in-One suite, and Adobe Acrobat. Browser-based webDMS supports document creation, search, retrieval, preview, and offline access for mobile and cloud use. PerfectLaw offers on-premises and cloud options; listed requirements include Windows 10/11 workstations, Windows Server 2016 or later, SQL Server 2017 or later, IIS, and an SSL certificate. The maker is based in Miami and says it was incorporated in 1979.

Spec sheet

What it does
PerfectLaw DMS profiles, stores, secures, organizes, searches, shares and tracks versions of law-firm documents.Read 14 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Purpose
PerfectLaw DMS profiles, stores, secures, and organizes documents in law firm case matters for eligible users to find, share, distribute, and manage.Read 8 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Intended users
PerfectLaw says it serves law firms and legal departments nationwide and describes its DMS for organizing firm-wide case documents.Read 8 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Integrations
PerfectLaw describes integration with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, and its All-in-One suite; its about page also says Adobe Acrobat integration is provided.Read 8 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Mobile apps
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Support
Support includes a service-request system, help desk engineers, phone and email assistance, consulting, installation and training.Read 14 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Headquarters
Miami, Florida, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Founded
1979Read 28 Sep 2026 · perfectlaw.com
API and extensibility
PerfectLaw job postings require experience implementing REST and web-service APIs, but no public API reference or SDK download was found.Read 14 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Audit and permissions
DMS maintains document creation and access history and can assign permissions that update Microsoft Windows Active Directory.Read 8 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Audit trail
The system keeps history of document creation and access activity.Read 14 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Automated time capture
Creating, profiling, emailing or saving documents can automatically create time slips.Read 14 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Bulk import
Files can be imported and profiled individually or in bulk with drag and drop.Read 14 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Cloud network requirements
PerfectLaw SaaS specifies 100–200 Mbit bandwidth, latency below 70 ms and packet loss below 0.1%.Read 14 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Company headquarters
LinkedIn lists headquarters at 6100 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 350, Miami, Florida 33126.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company history
PerfectLaw Software/Executive Data Systems, Inc. says it was founded in 1979.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company legal name
Crunchbase identifies the company’s legal name as Executive Data Systems, Inc.Read 14 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Company size
LinkedIn lists the company size as 11–50 employees.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Document comparison
Users can compare and red-line two documents or versions.Read 14 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Document controls
DMS supports document versioning, comparisons and redlining, check-in/check-out, and links from one document to multiple matters.Read 8 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Documentation
The vendor offers product documentation, how-to guides, videos, training videos and a virtual classroom through its service operation.Read 14 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Email and timekeeping
Users can drag Outlook emails onto matters for profiling, create and reply to emails from a matter, and automatically add time slips while profiling or saving documents.Read 8 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Email filing
Outlook messages can be dragged onto matters for automatic profiling and saving.Read 14 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Hosting
PerfectLaw offers on-premises and cloud options; its system requirements say firms should contact PerfectLaw for cloud configuration details.Read 8 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Licence
PerfectLaw literature identifies PerfectLaw, AIM, Paperless Workflow and PLMobile as registered trademarks of Executive Data Systems, indicating a proprietary commercial product.Read 14 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Limit: Capterra reviewers
Capterra reviewers describe the software as less user-friendly, difficult to learn initially, limited in report writing and lacking convenient phone or tablet time entry for some users.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: G2 reviewers
G2 reviewers report a cluttered or dated interface, substantial training needs, slow performance with many documents, difficult searches and reports, limited report customization and higher cost.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: iSlips review
An Apple reviewer calls iSlips archaic, asks for updates and criticizes customer support.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Matter organization
Documents are organized in firm-wide client and matter locations with controlled user access.Read 14 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Mobile document access
iDocuments streams PerfectLaw documents to iOS and Android devices and keeps them available offline.Read 14 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Notable news: October 2025
A PerfectLaw newsletter announced a built-in AI helper in its service site for step-by-step product guidance.Read 14 Oct 2026 · myemail.constantcontact.com
Office integrations
webDMS integrates with Microsoft Office 365, Word, Excel, Outlook, WordPerfect and Adobe Acrobat.Read 14 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Offline access
webDMS supports offline work and can preview cloud documents before downloading.Read 14 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
On-premises deployment
AIM365/webDMS can run on a customer’s premises or in the cloud.Read 14 Oct 2026 · aim365.perfectlaw.com
Ownership
LinkedIn identifies PerfectLaw Software/Executive Data Systems, Inc. as privately held.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
PLSync integration
PLSync synchronizes PerfectLaw contacts, appointments and tasks bidirectionally with Outlook and Exchange.Read 14 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Praise: Capterra reviewers
Capterra reviewers praise one-place access to documents, cases, billing and bookkeeping, large-file storage, customer support and migration assistance.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Praise: G2 reviewers
G2 reviewers repeatedly praise the all-in-one design, document organization, Outlook filing, support and broad case, billing and accounting coverage.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Apple App Store
1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings for iSlips For PerfectLaw.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Capterra
4.5 out of 5 from 6 reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
3.4 out of 5 from 14 reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Remote-use limitation
The client-server product is designed for LAN use and does not support a centralized SQL Server accessed directly over a WAN.Read 14 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Search
The product provides full-text, metadata, global, grid and Data Browser searches without requiring SQL knowledge.Read 14 Oct 2026 · aim365.perfectlaw.com
Security and recovery
PerfectLaw says webDMS syncs access permissions with Active Directory and offers high-level encryption and Microsoft Azure business continuity and disaster recovery.Read 8 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Security claims
webDMS claims Active Directory synchronization, audit history, encryption and Azure-based disaster recovery.Read 14 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Security permissions
DMS permissions update Microsoft Windows Active Directory permissions.Read 14 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
System requirements
AIM365/webDMS requires Windows Server 2016+, SQL Server 2017+, IIS 7+, ASP.NET, .NET 4.8+, SSL, a domain name and at least 16 GB RAM.Read 14 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Version control
The DMS retains multiple document versions and records who created, changed, viewed or distributed them.Read 14 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Web access
webDMS is designed for mobile and cloud use in web browsers and includes document creation, search, retrieval, preview, and offline access.Read 8 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com

Plans and prices

webDMS On-premises Price not published On-premises installation · Document version management · Full-text search · Automatic OCR · User and group permissions Read 20 Sep 2026 · perfectlaw.com
webDMS subscription Priced on request 200 GB storage shown in comparison table Read 14 Oct 2026 · perfectlaw.com
Basic $295, paid once Flat Rate, One Time Capterra-listed PerfectLaw plan Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Versioning, comparisons, and redlining
  • Matter-linked Outlook email profiling
  • Active Directory permission synchronization
  • Offline browser document access
  • On-premises and cloud options

Limits

  • Cloud configuration details require contacting PerfectLaw
  • Listed workstation platform is Windows 10/11

Who it suits

It is intended for law firms and legal departments organizing firm-wide case documents. Teams needing Outlook profiling, matter-based permissions, and browser access can use its listed workflows.

Verdict

PerfectLaw DMS combines matter-centered document controls with email profiling, timekeeping, permissions, and browser access. Its deployment choices and legal-document focus make the listed system requirements important to review before adoption.

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