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Clio

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By Themis Solutions Inc. · Founded in 2007

The #1 legal practice management software.

General PracticeFamilyPersonal InjuryEstate PlanningCriminal
4.6(1820 reviews)
What is Clio?

Clio was founded in Burnaby, BC in 2007 by Jack Newton and Rian Gauvreau. It is the global category leader in legal practice management for solos and small firms — over 150,000 lawyers in 100+ countries. Acquired ShareDo (2023) and vLex (2025), positioning itself as the platform for the long tail of the legal market. Clio Duo is the AI assistant launched 2024 for matter Q&A, drafting, and summarization.

Overview

Clio was founded in Burnaby, BC in 2007 by Jack Newton and Rian Gauvreau. It is the global category leader in legal practice management for solos and small firms — over 150,000 lawyers in 100+ countries. Acquired ShareDo (2023) and vLex (2025), positioning itself as the platform for the long tail of the legal market. Clio Duo is the AI assistant launched 2024 for matter Q&A, drafting, and summarization.

Key Features

Matter and case management
Time tracking and billing
Client portal
Document management
Calendaring
Clio Duo AI assistant
Vincent AI legal research

Pros

  • Largest ecosystem and integration library in the category
  • Now bundles Vincent AI legal research after vLex acquisition
  • Strong international footprint (UK, Canada, Australia, US)

Cons

  • Less customizable than enterprise PM platforms
  • Pricing has risen as feature set expanded

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