Walter Haverfield, a top US law firm for over 90 years, needed a new document comparison solution after their existing solution, CompareDocs, had reached end of life. When assessing alternatives, they found pricing to be unreasonable and the software itself to be bloated with unnecessary features. The firm needed a tool that was cost-effective, user-friendly, and would enhance the workflow of their legal teams. Walter Haverfield was then introduced to Draftable Legal, an efficient, reliable document comparison solution, with fair and transparent pricing.
This case study shares how Walter Haverfield made a successful transition to Draftable Legal, and how its improved the workflows of their lawyers.
"You can pay more for a bigger ‘brand name’, but you won’t get more for the money you spend. Draftable Legal is an efficient application by a company that is building a stable and user-friendly program. They will do their best to get this program in the hands of your staff that need it most, and your staff will not be disappointed."
- Jason S. Gilbert, Manager of IT, Walter | Haverfield
Walter | Haverfield: Over 90 years of leading legal counsel
Founded in 1932, Walter Haverfield is a business-focused US law firm known for its deep expertise in handling complex legal matters across a wide range of industries. With over 50 attorneys in Cleveland and Columbus, Walter Haverfield delivers top-line legal services to over 23,000 clients across the US and the world.
Walter | Haverfield’s requirements for a new document comparison solution
When looking for a new document comparison solution, Walter Haverfield had several requirements, including:
- The ability to easily compare documents in iManage
- The ability to make short form ‘changes only’ comparisons so their lawyers could quickly identify important changes between contracts
- User-friendly software
- Responsive support
- Fair and transparent pricing
A quick and easy transition to Draftable Legal
As part of the initial trial phase, the Draftable team offered a pilot program that allowed Walter Haverfield’s lawyers to thoroughly test the software. After receiving excellent feedback from users, with no bugs or compatibility issues found, the firm moved on to full deployment, praising the smooth process. The deployment team at Walter Haverfield were also impressed with the friendly and responsive support from Draftable, especially when users needed guidance on optimising their use of the software.
Walter | Haverfield finds the right solution in Draftable Legal
The transition to Draftable Legal has been a resounding success for Walter Haverfield, with the firm receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback from users. The firm now strongly recommends Draftable Legal to other firms and legal teams looking for an efficient, cost-effective document comparison solution.
Here’s what they loved most about Draftable Legal:
- Cost-effectiveness: Compared to competitors, Draftable Legal offered greater functionality and value, with reasonable pricing that fit the firm’s budget.
- High-performing software: The firm were impressed with the efficiency and reliability of Draftable Legal, with all the required features including a seamless iManage integration.
- User-friendly: The firm’s lawyers were able to quickly test and transition to Draftable Legal with no issues and appreciated the excellent resources to help get the most out of the software.
- Responsive support: Draftable’s support team was highly engaged and always available to help staff members when needed.
Conclusion
If you’re looking for a new document comparison solution but are finding many alternatives are overpriced and bloated with unnecessary features, you can easily switch to Draftable Legal. Have a chat with our friendly team about your budget and essential requirements to compare documents quickly and accurately.
