Abstract: A content management system is disclosed for documents and other content for a system operating in legal environment referred to herein as a case management system. The case management system allows attorneys in a legal environment to efficiently store and manage content for their client and case matters. Furthermore, the system encourages attorneys to collaborate with fellow co-workers, clients, and third parties (e.g. expert witnesses) in a secure and confidential environment. The case management system enables attorneys to maintain case files and associated documents more efficiently and thus allow law firms to more productively function as a business that relies heavily upon comprehensive document files.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 4, 2008
Date of Patent:
December 29, 2015
Assignee:
Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd.
Inventors:
Phillip J. Knox, Bruce M. Gagala, John Kilyk, Jr., H. Michael Hartmann