While Google products may be ubiquitous among consumers, it’s a different story in the legal market. While some solo practitioners and small law firms are using G Suite for their work, as their practice and client demands intensify, many are turning to legal-specific practice management platforms, lawyers and tech consultants said. Meanwhile, G Suite is largely shut out from midsize and larger firms chiefly because of document management concerns.
Google’s G Suite includes its cloud-based Docs, Sheets, Slides and Calendar apps, the option for a business email address, and other features. Starting at $6 a month, G Suite’s price point, ease and familiarity can appeal to a small law firm or solo practitioner busy starting their new law office.
