Industry
Legal software that gives lawyers their hours back
We build the intake, portals, and document automation that take routine work off your lawyers' desks. Clients get answers and updates without calling, standard documents draft themselves, and fee earners spend their time on advice.
- 1,200+ clients helped
- Building since 2010
- 15 services, one team
- 50+ technologies
At a glance
What we build
We build client intake, secure client portals, document automation, matter management, and AI research and drafting tools for law firms and legal teams.
Problems we solve
Lawyers spend billable hours on forms and status emails, documents are drafted from scratch, and clients ask for updates the firm could share automatically.
Who we serve
Law firms, in-house legal teams, legal service providers, and legal technology startups.
How to choose
Start with intake and the client portal if client service is the issue, or with document automation if drafting time is the cost.
What is different
Why law firms are rethinking routine work
Much legal work is repeatable. Intake questions, engagement letters, standard agreements, and status updates follow patterns, yet they are still typed by people whose time is worth hundreds an hour.
Automating that work does not replace lawyers. It removes the parts clients do not want to pay for, so fixed fees become profitable and fee earners spend their day on judgement.
Clients expect the same convenience they get from their bank. A secure portal for documents, updates, and payments builds trust and cuts the calls that interrupt focused work.
Confidentiality shapes every decision we make. Access is strict, actions are logged, and AI tools are configured so client information is never used to train outside models.
Most firms do not need a huge program to see results. One well-chosen automation, such as intake for a busy practice area or templates for its most common documents, often frees enough time in the first quarter to fund the next step.
How we deliver
How we build legal technology
Most firms see their first automated documents or online intake within a month.
Find the repeat work
We list the tasks your team repeats and time how long each takes.
What it produces
- Task inventory
- Time study
Turn templates into flows
We convert your best precedents into question-led templates lawyers approve.
What it produces
- Template library
- Review rules
Build the client side
We build intake and the portal so clients self-serve the common requests.
What it produces
- Portal
- Intake forms
Add AI carefully
We add AI tools with strict data controls and lawyer review on every output.
What it produces
- AI tools
- Data controls
What we build
Legal software we build
Each tool connects to the practice management system you already use, so matters and time stay in one place.
Client intake
Online questionnaires that collect facts, run conflict checks, and book consultations.
Secure client portal
Documents, updates, signatures, and payments in one place clients can trust.
Document automation
Standard documents drafted from a short set of questions, ready for lawyer review.
Matter and deadline tracking
Tasks, key dates, and reminders so nothing important slips.
AI research and summaries
Long documents summarized and key terms extracted, with sources shown.
Fixed-fee and billing tools
Packaged services, online payment, and time captured against each matter.
What you get
What law firms get from us
Firms see the benefit in fewer interruptions, faster turnaround on standard work, and fixed fees that finally make money.
More billable time
- Routine drafting automated.
- Fewer status calls.
Better client service
- Updates in a portal.
- Documents signed online.
Profitable fixed fees
- Standard work packaged.
- Paid online.
Lower risk
- Deadlines tracked.
- Every action logged.
Selected work
Legal projects we have delivered
What clients say
Teams like yours, in their own words
We were spending too much time sorting incoming tickets by hand, so we asked DECHY for help. Our agents still make the final call, but now they start in a better place.
James BennettCustomer Support ManagerRelayDesk Customer ServicesProfessional Services I was worried we'd end up sending customers canned answers. Amara at DECHY understood that. I like that unusual questions still reach a person who can actually help.
Chloe MartinCustomer Experience LeadKindred HomewareRetail I felt bad when a new starter arrived without access to the tools they needed. DECHY helped us get that handoff right, and we no longer depend on one person remembering everything.
Noah CampbellPeople Operations ManagerWestbridge ConsultingProfessional Services
Common questions
Questions about legal software
How much does legal document automation cost?
Document automation for a set of standard documents usually costs $8,000 to $20,000 and takes 3 to 5 weeks.
Will AI give legal advice to our clients?
No. AI helps your lawyers summarize and draft, and a lawyer reviews everything before it reaches a client.
Can you connect to our practice management system?
Usually, yes, through its interfaces, so matters, contacts, and time stay in one place.
Is client data safe in a portal?
Yes. Data is encrypted, access is strictly controlled, and every action is logged.
Do you work with in-house legal teams?
Yes. In-house teams use our intake, contract automation, and request tracking to handle business requests faster.
Can clients sign documents online?
Yes. Clients can review and sign documents in the portal using established e-signature services. Signed documents are filed against the matter automatically, so nobody has to download and upload them again.
Have a different question?
Tell us what you are weighing up and we will answer it plainly.
Ask a questionAlready a client? Email support@dechytech.com
Technical depth
Technical notes for legal teams
What your IT and risk partners will ask about confidentiality, systems, and AI.
- Documents are encrypted, access is role-based, and every view is logged.
- Data location is chosen to meet your professional and client obligations.
- We connect to practice management and document systems through their interfaces.
- AI providers are configured so client data is not retained or used for training.
Typical projects
Legal projects, costs, and timelines
Firms usually start with intake or document automation, then add the portal.
| Project | What it includes | Typical cost | Typical timeline from approved scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online intake and booking | Questionnaires, conflict checks, and consultation booking | $4,000 to $10,000 | 2 to 3 weeks |
| Document automation | Templates, question flows, and drafts for standard documents | $8,000 to $20,000 | 3 to 5 weeks |
| Secure client portal | Documents, updates, messages, and payments | $12,000 to $28,000 | 4 to 6 weeks |
| Matter platform with AI tools | Matters, deadlines, AI research and summaries, and billing links | $32,000 to $72,000+ | 2 to 3 months |
Every project is quoted in writing after a short call. The top of each range covers larger builds and more integrations. The timeline starts once the scope is approved and we have what we need from you.
Tell us where your team loses unbilled hours
Share the tasks and systems involved. We reply with a plan, a price range, and a timeline.