In The Beginning
CollectionsMasterPro ("CMP") is a system for Association Law Firms.
It supports case management, document assembly system and has a client portal system designed by and for Community Association attorneys. Like all truly good ideas, the system was born from our need to be more efficient, to effectively track the status of cases, and to provide our clients with better service.
I began developing this system eight years ago when I decided to leave my former firm and begin my own practice. In those days, I was alone in the office, and like most sole practicioners, I did all the legal work, all the administrative work, and everything in between.
I quickly realized that if I was going to get everything done, I had to develop systems that would allow me to get more done in less time.
I began by setting up a database of all my files, and then utilized the mail merge functions in MS Word to generate documents.
I had forms for everything, even down to generating "green cards" for certified mail. Every time I did something, I would ask "is there a better way to do this?" And with each answer, the system grew...