LawTrust Software - Lawyer Trust Account - Software to manage Law Office Trust Accounts

LawTrust 2010

Most recent version date: October 5, 2010 - Version 2.11. Open LawTrust then click on "Help" the "About" to check your version.

Before installing the latest version, make a backup of your data file. The update should not write over or erase your files but to be safe, make a backup.

1. Use the backup/restore feature of the LawTrust program you currently using to make a backup of your data file. Make certain that you have backed up the data file. If you don't know how to do this, please read the manual or watch the video.

2. Save it to your desktop then look at your desktop to make sure the file is there. Whatever name you gave it, it will end with ".bak"

3. Look at your desktop for the name the backup file you created to make sure it is there.

4. If you are using Version 2.04 or older, you may need to uninstall LawTrust using Control Panel -> Add or Remove Programs. Click on "Help" then "About" to see which version you are using.

If "LawTrust Publishing" does not appear in the "Add or Remove Programs" list, remove the folder manually from C:\Program Files location by simply deleting the folder.

5. Download version 2.11 (October 5, 2010) from LawTrust Publishing.

Version 2.10 is avalable for download at download.com.

6. Run the program. Click on "Help" then "About" to see if you are now using Version 2.11. If your client files are missing, use the Restore function.

Revisions History

Version 2.11 added a feature to the client report accounting page to display actual balance and cleared balance.

Version 2.10 added the Euro and Pound Sterling sign under "Preferences." The program also was modified to allow users to indicate foreign countries.

Prior to Version 2.10

The search feature has been modified to allow for broad searches rather than limited field search.

Added a feature to allow user to open the search box; select active or archive files and search using any word.

Added a Complete Accounting Report. This report includes every active client with all transactions, including checks cleared and not cleared; deposits cleared and not cleared.

Added a feature to insert a comma to separate 1000s. Example $1,000.00 OR $10,000.00.

Increased check maximums. When writing a check for over one hundred thousand dollars, the cent position disappears. Example: a check may be written for $100,201.43.

Added a drop-down box for lawyer names in new client file window. The program now remembers the names of lawyers.

Client Ledger Report (Client Account Details). The program now shows the "Purpose" of each entry. When the user fills out the details of a check, the user is required to input "Details" for the check. Those "Details" now appear on the client ledger report under each check entry.

Prior Versions

Previous version downloads are available here Scroll to the very bottom of the page to see a link to "previous versions." We do not support any version prior to 2.06.