Afterpattern is low-code document assembly software designed specifically for lawyers. It allows users to create complex legal documents using conditional logic, without writing any code. Users can easily move beyond simple “mail-merge” style form fill-ins and start creating documents with some intelligence to them.
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Who Afterpattern is For
This platform is for attorneys who want to go beyond the basic document assembly built into their Law Practice Management Software (LPMS)—although Clio users will likely find it the most useful. Many times, it will allow an attorney to create one “smart” document where they would normally have multiple iterations to choose from.
Its real power, however, comes from its ability to make “Apps.” These are guided interviews that can create unique documents based on answers to questions presented. These can be internal or external-facing. So, your assistant can build documents based on your specifications, or you can allow your clients to input the information.
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| Built-in eSignature | No Ready-made Templates |
| White Labeling | Complex Set-up |
| Online Payments | Not Turn-key |
Afterpattern Features
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Services Offered
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Starting Price
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Free Trial
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Apps
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Software Integrations
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Open API
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Version Control
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Encryption
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Built-In E-Signing
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Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
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Metadata Scrubbing
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Document Templates
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Court Forms
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Guided Interviews
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Conditional Logic
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Tables
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Calculations
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Afterpattern FAQs
Free. You don't get all the features on that tier, but you can really kick the tires. However, at $90.00 per month, you get access to integrations and custom branding.
Afterpattern integrates directly with Clio Manage. However, its Open API allows it to connect with a whole host of other products, provided you have the technical ability to take advantage of it.
Yes. Through their integration with HelloSign, your firm can easily accept ePayments through Afterpatterns apps.
Yes. Afterpattern integrates with Stripe at every payment tier, and AffiniPay at the Professional tier, which is $90.00 per month.
Yes. Firms can create guided interviews and client-facing forms to use in their apps.
Afterpattern isn't like all the other document assembly products. So, it takes a little understanding in order to use. However, their documentation is pretty comprehensive. And, once you get the hang of it, it is pretty easy to use.
Yes. Law firms can easily bring their own templates to the Afterpattern platform. Although, you'll likely need to rebuild them.
Afterpattern doesn't have ready-made templates, per se. But it does have a method for sharing apps between users.In this way, not only could you get pre-created apps for your own use, but you could also monetize your own apps as you make them.
Lawyers can get started using Afterpattern in just a few minutes. Although we'd suggest you have a plan before you start building, users can easily dabble and experiment as they go.
Yes. Afterpattern is a cloud-based application that will work on any modern browser.
Additional Details about Afterpattern
Client Portal
The Client Portal is a place where you can allow your clients to securely access the apps you have created for them. You can also charge them for this access, which, we think, is a real game-changer.
Documentation
Afterpattern has some of the best documentation out there. Don’t believe us? Have a look. Not only do they have videos and walk-throughs of how to use their product, but they have tutorials on the basic concepts needed to utilize any document automation software.
Integrations
The most notable integration for Afterpattern is the two-way sync with Clio (which Documate, Lawyaw, and Knackly also have). However, they also integrate with Google Sheets. So, if you have to, you can send information via Zapier. We would like to see more integrations with products like AirTable, Notion, and standard MySQL databases, which don’t exist right now. But we imagine that is in the works.
Not no code or low code
This was not a low code tool. Very difficult and required technical knowledge beyond that which anyone in my law firm had.
Has great functionality and accessibility, anyone can learn and make apps in a jiffy, especially with the support their team provides!
Seems to have some good functionality but I had to learn to code. I switched back to HotDocs after giving it a try and learning to become a programmer.