Aderant

About

Aderant is a global provider of comprehensive business management software solutions designed specifically for law firms, delivering integrated systems for financial management, practice management, business intelligence, and knowledge management. Founded in 1978 in Atlanta, Georgia, and backed by private equity with over 800 employees, Aderant serves more than 1,900 law firms worldwide including many of the largest and most prestigious firms globally. The company's flagship product, Aderant Expert, is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that handles core financial operations including time entry, billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and financial reporting tailored to the unique requirements of legal accounting. Aderant Total Office provides smaller firms with integrated practice and financial management in a more accessible package. The Sierra analytics platform delivers business intelligence and visualizations that help firm leaders understand profitability, productivity, realization, and other key performance indicators across matters, clients, practice groups, and individual timekeepers. Aderant Handshake facilitates expert-level compliance and conflict checking, essential for law firms managing complex client relationships and ethical obligations. The platform's matter management capabilities track case progress, deadlines, and resources across the firm's entire portfolio of legal matters. Aderant's cloud and on-premise deployment options provide flexibility for firms with different technical requirements and preferences. The software integrates with document management systems, legal research platforms, and specialized legal applications. With deep expertise in legal finance, strong customer support, and continuous innovation addressing emerging firm needs like alternative fee arrangements and matter budgeting, Aderant provides the operational backbone for law firms ranging from 50 to 5,000 attorneys.