Freelancer · Excel workbook · 33 sheets

Solo Lawyer OS

Replaces Clio Manage ~$39/mo save ~$468/yr 10-yr: keep ~$4,661

Solo / small-firm legal practice back-office, $0/mo recurring. Replaces Clio Manage. Matter pipeline, time & billing log, realization rate (billed / logged), and idle-matter alerts (30+ days). Excludes IOLTA — keep client funds in your bank software. Now includes Decision Brief, Industry Playbook, Forecast Engine, Control Checks, Command Center, and more. Built for 2026 with industry outlook, scenario watchlists, and decision-routing already wired. Company-ready control checks, weekly review flow, and sign-off-ready print output are already included.

For Solo lawyers and small firms managing 8–15 active matters across multiple practice areas
Not for Salaried W-2 employees, agencies with multiple seats, or anyone who needs real-time client portals and team permissions.
Solo Lawyer OS.xlsx · Matter Pipeline
Active Matters 9
Realization 88%
Risk-Flagged 2
Matter Practice Area Status Rate Hours Logged Realization %
Acme Acquisition M&A Active $475 52 / 80 92%
Vertex Lease RE Lit At Risk $425 78 / 60 77%
Helix IP Lit IP Lit Active $500 110 / 200 86%
START HERE Matter Pipeline Time & Billing Log Practice Dashboard Print Reports Data Import +27 more
  • START HERE
  • Matter Pipeline
  • Time & Billing Log
  • Practice Dashboard
  • Print Reports
  • Data Import
  • Companion Tools
  • Assumptions
+ 25 analytical & operator sheets
  • Lookup Tables
  • Industry Playbook
  • Scenario Analysis
  • Command Center
  • Scenario Lab
  • Execution Board
  • Pipeline to Cash Board
  • Critical Issues Radar
  • Deep Analytics Lab
  • Settings & Targets
  • Weekly Review
  • Decision Brief
  • Forecast Engine
  • Stats Engine
  • What-If Solver
  • Pareto & Trend
  • Time Log
  • Monthly Summary
  • Goal Tracker
  • Period Comparison
  • Activity Journal
  • Control Checks
  • Tax Reserve Planner
  • Utilization Dashboard
  • Retainer vs One-Off
  1. 01

    Open the .xlsx in Excel, Google Sheets, or Apple Numbers

    Sample data is pre-loaded so every dashboard works the moment you open it. Look around. Click cells. See the formulas.

  2. 02

    Replace the sample data with your numbers

    Paste a CSV from Clio Manage, type directly into the input sheets, or import month by month. The workbook recomputes automatically.

  3. 03

    Read the dashboards

    33 sheets across KPI dashboards, forecasts, and traffic-light alerts. They update as you log. No buttons to press.

Can I edit the formulas?

Yes — input cells, targets, and assumptions are editable. Logic sheets stay protected so the workflow remains stable while you customise the system.

Does it work in Google Sheets?

Best in Excel. You can open the .xlsx file in Google Sheets or Apple Numbers, but review formulas, formatting, and recalculation after import.

Is this a one-time purchase?

Yes — pay once and own it forever. No subscriptions, no monthly fees, no accounts required.

What if the template is not right for me?

We offer a 7-day review window. Contact support and we will sort it out.

one .xlsx file. pay once. yours to keep, edit, and run on Excel, Google Sheets, or Numbers — no vendor can revoke access.

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