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Lexis+

Score7.9 out of 10

20 Reviews and Ratings

What is Lexis+?

Lexis+ is a legal research tool used to resolve legal research issues through its case law collection, editorial analysis, and data visualization, which are all accessed via one simplified AI search experience.

Categories & Use Cases

Lexis Advance Review

Pros

  • I like the annotated statutes. That is typically where I start my searches.
  • I seem to find more relevant case law on Lexis than I have through Westlaw.
  • Their training and research attorneys are very helpful.

Cons

  • We did have some billing questions once and they weren't quick to respond.
  • Going outside of your subscription costs an arm and a leg.
  • They have a lot of reps that don't offer the same package pricing.

Return on Investment

  • It's had a positive impact in finding more cases that are on point for my cases.
  • It was actually cheaper than their competitor.
  • The natural language search is better than the competitor.

Alternatives Considered

Thomson Reuters Westlaw

Other Software Used

Adobe Acrobat DC, DPS Outlook Office, Zoom

Lexis - for robust public records search at lower cost than Westlaw

Pros

  • Good public records search on individuals
  • Shepherdizing is A++
  • Decent logic in searching

Cons

  • The notes from cases function is not as strong as other competitors
  • Lacks some features that more novel sources use
  • Costly

Return on Investment

  • Good ROI for finding debtors
  • Good ROI for serving defendants in lawsuits (finding their location information)
  • Good ROI for legal research, even though more costly than other options

Alternatives Considered

Thomson Reuters Westlaw

Other Software Used

Thomson Reuters Westlaw, Microsoft Teams, Zoom

My primary search tool for case law research

Pros

  • Intuitive search bar with easy to use limiting functions
  • Far more ways to refine results than other platforms
  • Direct quotes of rules within case law so you can find usable quotes faster
  • Best visual search features and qualitative assessment of search results

Cons

  • Sometimes difficult to save material and then go back to task
  • Does not automatically open a new window for new search

Return on Investment

  • Makes legal research on low-paying appointed cases a breeze
  • Easy to save a research trail on important cases
  • Maybe a little pricey on the back end of a graduated contract

Usability

Not my favorite for legal research.

Pros

  • Natural language search
  • Skip tracing

Cons

  • Navigation of the system

Return on Investment

  • It takes too long to use for research

Alternatives Considered

Thomson Reuters Westlaw

Other Software Used

Eset Endpoint Antivirus, DocuSign

Efficient, clean, easy

Pros

  • Consolidate public records
  • Break down information into categories
  • Update interface often

Cons

  • Simpler interfaces
  • Timing out less frequently
  • Quicker

Return on Investment

  • Helpful
  • Locations of Respondents
  • PDF emails

Alternatives Considered

Thomson Reuters Westlaw