Coyote Analytics Software
Coyote Analytics is a comprehensive financial software system specifically built to meet the needs of law firms that is available in both web-based and on-premise formats. The program includes modules for billing, accounting, and administration, as well as features to help with time entry, reporting, CRM, case management, document management, and calendaring.
Designed by accountants, Coyote Analytics’ accounting module allows users to create monthly budgets, amortize over one year, and easily copy and paste to and from Excel spreadsheets. E-billing is quickly accomplished through the system, and worksheets can be edited from a pre-bill view, which allows billing attorneys to adjust fees and expenses and create edit lists. Case management, the core of any law firm, is kept organized and safe through the program’s history tracking feature that alerts users of key events. With a quick hotkey stroke, all information pertaining to a case is pulled up in a snapshot view, giving attorneys immediate access to documents, notes, and even billing details.
We especially like the program’s Time Entry module that captures time through mobile apps, allows users to keep multiple timers open at one time, and provides a dashboard widget that allows users to either select a client from a list or create an entry with pre-populated fields. Attorneys can also set up compliance rules, reducing the time it takes to bill each client.
We recommend Coyote Analytics to small and medium-sized firms with up to 100 timekeepers. They are a great fit for any specialty, including criminal, divorce, litigation, tax, and government. The system is available in both web-based and on-premise deployment models and is Mac and iPad compatible.
Supported Operating System(s):
Mac OS, Web browser (OS agnostic), Windows 8
10 Reviews of Coyote Analytics
Thomas from Lind, Jensen, Sullivan & Peterson, PA
Specialty: Litigation
February 2015
February 2015
Easy system to learn and use.
Likes Best
Easy system to learn and use.
Likes Least
Sometimes, I have to reenter file matter repeatedly and change dates.
Recommendations
Do a beta test period. Make sure to buy it, as it is very easy to use.
Matt from Lind, Jensen, Sullivan & Peterson
Specialty: Litigation
February 2015
February 2015
Coyote Time Entry
Likes Best
It is easy to use and allows you to track numerous statistics by file, client, etc.
Likes Least
At times it seems there are too many fields and options to enter.
Recommendations
It's the best time entry system I've used so far. It is not exactly intuitive to use at first, but once you become familiar with the various options it is quite easy to use.
Eric from Lind Jensen Sullivan & Peterson
Specialty: Litigation
February 2015
February 2015
I have used the product to enter my billable hours for a few years now
Likes Best
Ease of use. Easy to track information. Easy to compile data and keep track of clients and specifics
Likes Least
Can't think of anything. Perhaps there is an easier way to enter items quickly. It would be nice if a step could be removed somehow or multiple similar entries could be entered more quickly.
Recommendations
Nothing that I can think of. Should make sure to use the product in real life situations.
Patrick from Lind Jensen Sullivan & Peterson, P.A.
Specialty: Litigation
February 2015
February 2015
Time Entry and Analysis Review
Likes Best
Easy to use and quick to enter time entry with use of designated shortcuts; easy to read layout of all time entered.
Likes Least
It seems a bit burdensome to go back and forth when trying to view others' time and then flip back to your own time entry.
Recommendations
Keep it efficient; time entry is an important but tedious task that should be kept efficient and effective.
Lisa from Estes Okon Thorne & Carr PLLC
Specialty: Litigation
February 2015
February 2015
Great accounting and billing software for the money!
Likes Best
I really like all the reporting it does. We have had to have some customized reporting done since we are a law firm, and the reports are extremely helpful. We are waiting on a couple more in the next release. Being able to unfinalize bills is a huge ticket item for us, since our previous billing system did not handle that well at all. Whenever I need help, they are always available and will sit with me at any time day or night to help me understand something. Very easy to maneuver from. I love the group blocking and editing; that has made my life so much easier.
Likes Least
Wish you could just delete the entries that need to be reversed out instead of having all those extra line items in there. I am OCD, so that is just my little distraction when I see them. Would like to have a training session on just reporting since this software does so much. Need to make time to schedule that.
Recommendations
Make sure you have your old accounting system really cleaned up before converting. My timeslips had some issues with some old accounting items that were voided that didn't clean up well in the conversion. Know what reports you want ahead of time and have them made before you begin. Otherwise, this has been such great new software.
Peggy from Lind, Jensen, Sullivan & Peterson
Specialty: Litigation
January 2015
January 2015
Survey for Coyote
Likes Best
It's user-friendly and works well all the time.
Likes Least
The program is changed to suit one client, but doesn't necessarily suit the other clients.
Recommendations
Be sure you know what you want so that it can be fit to your needs.
Christine from Hudson Cook, LLP
Specialty: Corporate
January 2015
January 2015
The best legal software ever!
Likes Best
The software has everything you can think of in it. It's extremely easy to navigate from Accounts Payable to GL. The attorneys at my firm really enjoy how user-friendly it is for them to enter their time and do their billing online from anywhere. The accountants and IT personal at Coyote knows their stuff, and it's hard to stump them on anything. They're always available promptly with answers.
Likes Least
Nothing -- Everything works like it should and if it doesn't, it will work within the next 15 days or less.
Recommendations
Take a look at the demo, especially for your billing, your attorneys will love it. Our billing process has been paperless now for 2 years. I can't wait for the next big thing -- Paperless AP. I'm sure it will be their real soon. Customer Service is excellent. It's the best I have ever worked with.
Kelle from Deutsch, Kerrigan & Stiles, L.L.P.
Specialty: Litigation
January 2015
January 2015
Still acclimating, but loving it
Likes Best
The staff. The product is great, but nothing compares to the people at Coyote Analytics.
Likes Least
Okay, you've stumped me. I can't answer this one.
Recommendations
Review multiple products, have each vendor deliver a demonstration of their product, involve as many people from your firm as you can, and be sure to call other firms that are using the products.
Amanda from The Benson Firm PLLC
Specialty: Litigation
January 2015
January 2015
Best software purchase since opening our practice
Likes Best
I like the ease of use and support.
Likes Least
There is nothing I can name that I don't like about it.
Recommendations
It's better than all of the other known products out there for law firms.
Doug from Lind, Jensen, Sullivan & Peterson, P.A.
Specialty: Litigation
January 2015
January 2015
Top-of-the-line accounting software for law firms
Likes Best
I love the versatility and ease of use that Coyote Analytics brings to law firm accounting. It has worked flawlessly for us for over 2 years now. Customer service is fantastic. They respond very quickly and are extremely knowledgeable about their software.
Likes Least
Nothing. Everything has performed beyond our high expectations.
Recommendations
Definitely see the demo and ask lots of questions. Coyote Analytics knows their stuff, and this software can do everything that you need it to do.
