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Lexitas Announces Improved User Experience for eLaw® Case Tracking

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HOUSTON, Sept. 15, 2026 — Lexitas, a leading provider of technology enabled litigation support services, announced an improved user experience for eLaw®, its web-based docketing and calendaring software for legal professionals. The enhanced experience is designed to make eLaw® easier to navigate, more intuitive to use, and faster for legal teams to access the case information and alerts they rely on every day.

The refreshed eLaw® experience supports Lexitas’ continued focus on practical innovation that helps legal professionals manage cases, dockets, court calendars, and critical deadlines with greater efficiency and confidence. eLaw® gives attorneys robust case tracking information available across 39 states and Federal courts via eWatch. eDocket is a comprehensive online search engine covering the New York and New Jersey trial courts as well as 94 of the 95 U.S. District Courts. eLaw’s court case data can be integrated into most major case management systems such as Smart Advocate, Litify, Filevine, Clio, Neos, TrialWorks, Perfect Law Time Matters and LexPi. Case information can also be synced with custom Case management systems and Outlook and Google calendars.

Designed with the way legal professionals work in mind, the improved experience includes a modernized interface, enhanced navigation, and faster access to eWatch alerts. These updates are intended to help increase usability, improve user adoption, and make everyday case tracking workflows more efficient.

Trusted by more than 100,000 legal professionals or firms, eLaw® continues to evolve to support the needs of modern law firms and legal teams. The improved user experience builds on eLaw®’s foundation as a reliable case tracking platform while making it easier for users to find what they need, stay organized, and act with confidence.

Founded in 1987, Lexitas, the leading provider of technology-enabled litigation services, delivers legal support expertise in Court Reporting, Record Retrieval, Process Service, and Legal Staffing services that are truly Critical to the Case. The company has been recognized by Inc. as a 2025 Best in Business Award winner for Best AI Implementation in the Extra-Large Company category, following its inclusion on the 2024 Best in Business list. Lexitas also earned a place on the Inc. 5000 list for ten years, reflecting sustained growth and industry impact. Serving legal, insurance, and corporate leaders, Lexitas leverages proprietary technology and highly responsive professional services to help move the practice and business of law forward.

Lexitas Begins National Rollout of Award-Winning Case Tracking Software eLaw®

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Legal tech software is the first of its kind to enable searching, monitoring, and managing active cases, dockets, and court calendars

Lexitas, a leading provider of technology-enabled litigation services, is pleased to announce the national rollout of its award-winning, powerful case tracking tool, eLaw®. eLaw® has been ranked as the best docketing and calendaring platform for 15 consecutive years by the New York Law Journal.

More than 100,000 legal professionals and law firms already use eLaw®, the best-in-class, searchable, web-based docketing and calendaring SaaS solution. It previously was available only for New York and New Jersey trial courts, U.S. district courts, and Florida circuit courts. Now, the legal tech software is available to legal professionals in 39 states, equipping them to monitor and manage all active, docketed, and court calendars.

“eLaw® has revolutionized case tracking over the past 24 years, and we are excited to bring this major time and cost-saving technology to other jurisdictions across the country,” said eLaw President, Dominick Esposito. “This software gives lawyers and paralegals easy access to all court data, allowing them to focus on essential strategy rather than tedious chores. We are certain that nationwide access will significantly streamline operations at law firms of all sizes.”

A robust, searchable, web-based docketing and calendaring SaaS solution, eLaw® allows users to find their case and create alerts to be sent directly to them when any new updates are made to a selected case. The alerts also can be synchronized with calendars and case management systems, ensuring that legal professionals never miss an appearance or a deadline.

eLaw® can be configured to sync with nearly any case management system. It currently integrates seamlessly with more than 8 different platforms as well as Outlook® and Google Calendar™. This personalized court calendar is one of the key features of eLaw®. By adding eLaw to any calendar or case management system, users can skip the manual entry of dates and receive instant access to all court decisions and calendar dates. Attorneys using eLaw appreciate the convenience of the alerts and notifications that allow them to track matters from anywhere.

Founded in 1987, Lexitas has been a trailblazer in bringing the power of technology to the practice of law. Lexitas has grown tremendously in the years since and today offers services including local and national court reporting, medical record retrieval, process service, and legal talent solutions. The company recently was named to the Inc. 2024 Best in Business list, which celebrates companies that have made a profound impact on their industries and on society at large. Lexitas is also honored to have been on the Inc. 5000 list nine years in a row, demonstrating consistent growth year over year.

For legal, insurance, and corporate leaders responsible for vital outcomes, Lexitas harnesses its proprietary technology to deliver highly responsive professional services that help move the practice, and the business, of law forward. 

eLaw Now Integrates Seamlessly with SmartAdvocate

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We’re excited to share that eLaw is now integrated with SmartAdvocate, along with compatibility with all major case management systems!

With this new integration, you can easily view your future appearances
and additional details directly from SmartAdvocate. SmartAdvocate will automatically send email notifications to keep all relevant contacts updated on case developments.

Additionally, if you’re monitoring a case in eLaw, SmartAdvocate automatically matches the case index number from the county, adding it directly to your account. This integration not only saves you time but also reduces the risk of errors, empowering you to manage your cases with confidence and clarity.

eLaw® now integrates withFilevine case management software

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Turn your CMS into a single source of information for all cases. With our new seamless integration, you can receive up-to-the-minute alerts on your New York and New Jersey court appearances that automatically populate your Filevine calendar.

Click here for more information on Filevine.

Do you use a different case management system? eLaw syncs with all major platforms at no extra charge.

New eLaw Feature: Subpoenaed Records Tab

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eLaw has been a reliable and convenient place to find all your court docketing information.

We’ve made it even easier to view what the court has received by type of records, date received and the facility through the subpoenaed records tab in eLaw. Want to get an email alert every time a record comes in on your case? If you are tracking cases with the eWatch program you will now receive email alerts when your subpoenaed records arrive in court. If you want this feature – contact us here.

The new Subpoenaed Records tab

Additional features coming soon for Subpoenaed Records, watch for update emails!

Some eDocket or eWatch clients will notice a slight price increase in their accounts as a result of our continuous updates and new feature launches.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call 212-503-6000.

*Subpoenaed Records are available for premium, eWatch, and eDocket clients.

Not using eLaw? Schedule a demo.

eLaw now includes 94 federal district courts

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eLaw now includes 94 federal district courts
I have an exciting update to share – eLaw has expanded coverage to 94 U.S. District Courts

Track all of your federal cases with eLaw
eLaw has expanded Federal court coverage to include 94 U.S. District Courts covering all 50 states. Now you can use eLaw to track all of your federal cases regardless of venue.

Never miss an appearance
The stakes are high in Federal District Court cases – if you miss an appearance your case may get dismissed. Now you can track cases in U.S. District Courts to ensure you never miss an appearance.

Save time
All appearances are populated to your eLaw calendar without any data entry.

eLaw Price Increase

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Some members that have an eDocket or eWatch account will notice a slight price increase in their accounts starting in the January invoice.  The reason for the increase is the new value added products being offered for free to them, a listing of all eFiled documents with links to the documents, increased calendar options and better syncing. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to call 212 503-6000.
 
 

New York and New Jersey State and Federal Court holidays for 2021

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Friday, January 1, 2021, New Year’s Day, (Federal & State Courts)

Monday, January 18, 2021, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday (Federal & State Courts)

Friday, February 12, 2021, Lincoln’s Birthday (State Courts)

Monday, February 15, 2021, President’s Day (Federal & State Courts)

Monday, May 31, 2021, Memorial Day  (Federal & State Courts)

Friday, June 18,  Juneteenth Day  (Federal & State Courts) **

Monday, July 5, 2021, Independence Day (Federal & State Courts)

Monday, September 6, 2021, Labor Day (Federal & State Courts)

Monday, October 11, 2021, Columbus Day (Federal & State Courts)

Tuesday, November 2, 2021, Election Day (State Courts)

Thursday, November 11, 2021, Veterans Day (Federal & State Courts)

Thursday, November 25, 2021, Thanksgiving Day (Federal & State Courts)

Friday, November 26, 2021, (SDNY Bankruptcy)

Friday, December 24, 2021 Christmas Day (observed) (Federal & State Courts)

Friday, December 31, 2021, New Year’s Day, (Observed) (Federal & State Courts)

**  This day was added in 2020

Press Release from eLaw and PM Legal

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To Our Valued Clients: We are reaching out to thank you for the opportunity to serve you and your team over the years and to share some exciting news about PM Legal and eLaw. On December 1, 2020 PM Legal and eLaw were acquired by Lexitas, a national legal support services company headquartered in Houston, Texas. Lexitas has 700+ employees with offices across the United States providing medical record retrieval, court reporting, registered agent, and legal talent outsourcing services. Both PM Legal and eLaw have been collaborating with Lexitas for years and we are thrilled to be joining forces with their outstanding team. We believe that the access to additional resources will allow us to continue to keep you and your team at the forefront of the rapidly evolving legal industry. We assure you that our services will not change and you will continue to work with your dedicated and trusted PM Legal and eLaw team members. Never has there been more certainty in the growth of our company and our ability to provide the highest quality service to our clients. We look forward to continuing to work with you. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out directly to us. We look forward to speaking with you! Regards,
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