8am

What 8am does

8am is a US-based professional business platform serving legal, accounting, and association clients across the US and Canada. The company operates a portfolio of seven sub-brands addressing distinct vertical and functional niches: LawPay, MyCase, CasePeer, DocketWise, CPACharge, ClientPay, and AffiniPay. Practice management products (MyCase for general law firms, CasePeer for personal injury, DocketWise for immigration) handle case management, billing, time tracking, document management, e-filing, and client communication, while payment products (LawPay for law firms, CPACharge for accountants, ClientPay for project-based professionals, AffiniPay for associations) handle IOLTA-compliant payment processing, recurring billing, and disbursements. The platform is enhanced by the 8am IQ AI layer, which includes a Case Assistant for natural language querying of structured case data, a Discovery Assistant that applies computer vision and OCR to scanned legal documents, and generative AI features for document drafting and summarization grounded in firm-specific data.

The underlying technology stack is a multi-tenant SaaS architecture operating at 99.99% uptime over the prior 24 months, with 60+ native integrations spanning document management (NetDocuments), accounting (QuickBooks Online), eSignature (Dropbox Sign), scheduling (Cronofy), payments (Adyen, TSYS, First Data Canada), and communications (Twilio). Payment processing relies on partnerships with Adyen as primary processor, plus ISO arrangements with Fiserv Canada, Synovus Bank, Fifth Third Bank, and Wells Fargo, while the 8am Visa Business Card is issued by Emprise Bank. Compliance posture is anchored by PCI Level 1, SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR, and 175+ bar and professional association approvals.

Revenue is generated through four streams: recurring subscription fees for practice management software (per-user or per-company, billed monthly or annually), transaction and processing fees on payment volume (credit/debit cards, ACH/eCheck, plus 8am Pay Later via Affirm), add-on services (data import/export, website hosting, premium support, AI usage above tier limits), and affiliate referral economics through 8am Capital (loans underwritten by Fundbox). Distribution combines enterprise field sales for large firms, inside sales for mid-market, and self-serve online subscription with free trials for SMBs. Customers are predominantly small and solo practitioners, with 65,000+ law firms, 10,000+ associations, and 260,000+ professionals served. The company was founded in 2005 as AffiniPay, acquired ClientPay in 2021 and MyCase in 2022, rebranded to 8am in August 2025, and is led by CEO Jeff Hughes following his June 2026 appointment.

Name

8am

Legal name

8am, LLC

Website

https://8am.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

8am is a vertical SaaS platform serving 260,000+ legal, accounting, and association professionals in the US and Canada with practice management software (MyCase, CasePeer, DocketWise), IOLTA-compliant payment processing (LawPay, CPACharge, AffiniPay), and embedded AI tools under the 8am IQ brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Practice Management Software

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

iBPMS (Intelligent BPM Suites) & Process Automation Suites (HDAEAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

OCR, ICR & Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) (BPAAAKAB), POS, SoftPOS & In-Person Acceptance Infrastructure (FSAGABAO)

Keywords

• Legal practice management
• Payment processing solutions
• Law firm software
• Accounting billing solutions
• Professional services platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Practice Management Solutions Subscription: Subscription-based revenue from practice and case management software including MyCase, CasePeer, and DocketWise. Charged on per-user or per-company basis, billed monthly or annually with automatic renewal.
2. Payment Solutions Transaction Fees: Transaction and processing fees charged for payment processing services through LawPay, CPACharge, ClientPay, and AffiniPay. Includes credit card, debit card, ACH/eCheck processing. Additional fees for 8am Pay Later (powered by Affirm).
3. Add-On Services: Additional fees for data import/export services, website services, upgraded support, and excess usage of AI features like 8am IQ Discovery Assistant OCR capacity.
4. 8am Capital Financing: Business financing access through partnership with Fundbox. 8am facilitates access but does not underwrite or service loans directly.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

8am is a professional business platform that provides SaaS-based practice management software and payment processing solutions for legal, accounting, and other professional service firms. The platform combines flagship products such as LawPay (legal payments), MyCase (law firm practice management), CPACharge (accounting payments), and specialized solutions like CasePeer (personal injury) and DocketWise (immigration) into a unified ecosystem. It integrates IOLTA-compliant payment handling with case management, billing, and AI-powered productivity features under the 8am IQ brand.

Product overview

8am is a professional business platform offering a portfolio of specialized solutions for legal, accounting, and client-focused professionals. The platform operates as a unified ecosystem combining practice management software (MyCase, CasePeer, DocketWise) with payment and financial management solutions (LawPay, CPACharge, ClientPay, AffiniPay). LawPay serves as the flagship payment solution for law firms with IOLTA compliance, while MyCase, CasePeer, and DocketWise address specific practice areas including general law, personal injury, and immigration law respectively. CPACharge and ClientPay extend payment capabilities to accounting and professional service firms, and AffiniPay serves associations. The platform is enhanced by AI-powered features under the 8am IQ brand, including Case Assistant for knowledge retrieval, Discovery Assistant for document OCR, and general generative AI capabilities. Additional tools include 8am Capital for business financing, Smart Spend for expense management, Website Services for web presence, and data import/export services. The platform processes over $48 billion in client funds annually and serves more than 260,000 professionals across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LawPay: Legal payment processing platform with secure, next-day deposits and automated billing reminders
• MyCase
• CasePeer
• DocketWise
• CPACharge
• ClientPay
• AffiniPay
• 8am IQ

Products and services

• 8am LawPay

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.4 hours saved per attorney every working day
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Candle AIcoreTechnology or Integration · 18 June 2026Partnership integrates Candle AI's immigration case management information directly into Outlook and Gmail, allowing immigration attorneys to access client and matter details without switching between systems. Firms using Candle AI report time savings of up to 1 hour per day and 75% faster client response times. Partnership showcased at AILA Annual Conference June 2026.
• Tribeca FestivalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 May 20268am became official partner of the 2026 Tribeca Festival in New York City, marking the company's first major cultural partnership. Sponsoring two world premiere screenings: Finnegan's Foursome (June 7) and Mumford & Sons: The House Band (June 12) at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center.
• Tampa Bay BuccaneersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 April 2026Multi-year partnership making 8am the NFL team's Official Professional Services Partner. Includes naming rights for 8am Club premium lounge at Raymond James Stadium, branding, and event participation. Part of trend of legal tech companies using sports sponsorships for brand prestige.
• NetDocumentscoreTechnology or Integration · 3 September 2025Integration allows MyCase users to access and manage their NetDocuments workspaces and files directly from within the MyCase platform. Automatically syncs edits and provides smart search, AI-powered filtering, and secure sharing capabilities. Addresses need from small and mid-sized law firms for unified document management.
• Emprise BankcoreTechnology or IntegrationEmprise Bank issues the 8am Visa Business Card used in 8am Smart Spend expense management product. Card automatically records expense details and receipts linked to client invoices.
• Adyen N.V.coreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary payment processor for most 8am customers (excluding WorldPay, TSYS, and Canadian customers). Handles credit/debit card processing through Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover networks.
• TwiliocoreTechnology or IntegrationTwilio powers text, email, and messaging features within Practice Management and Payment Solutions. Subject to Twilio Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policy.
• Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign)coreTechnology or IntegrationDropbox Sign integration for electronic signatures within CasePeer practice management solution.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Clio: Clio is the leading cloud-based legal practice management platform serving law firms of all sizes, offering integrated payments (Clio Payments), document management, and AI features (Clio Duo). It is 8am's most direct competitor in legal practice management with embedded payments.
• PracticePanther: PracticePanther is a legal practice management solution for solo and small law firms offering case management, billing, time tracking, and payment processing. It competes directly with 8am's MyCase and LawPay products in the small-firm legal SaaS segment.
• Smokeball: Smokeball is a legal practice management platform with automatic time tracking, document automation, and billing/payments features for small to mid-size law firms. It directly competes with 8am's MyCase and CasePeer offerings.
• Filevine: Filevine is a legal case management platform specializing in personal injury, immigration, and other high-volume practice areas. It competes directly with 8am's CasePeer (PI) and DocketWise (immigration) products in vertical-specific legal practice management.
• CosmoLex: CosmoLex is a cloud-based legal practice management platform that uniquely combines case management with built-in accounting and trust account (IOLTA) management. It competes with 8am's MyCase + LawPay combination, particularly among small law firms needing integrated accounting.
• Rocket Matter: Rocket Matter is a legal practice management platform with built-in billing and payment processing for small to mid-size law firms. It directly competes with 8am's MyCase and LawPay products in the SMB legal SaaS market.

Broad incumbents

• Thomson Reuters: Thomson Reuters is a major legal tech incumbent offering Elite 3E (enterprise legal practice management) and other legal information/technology products. 8am integrates with Elite 3E for multi-party invoicing, but TR also represents a broader competitor serving larger law firms.
• Wolters Kluwer: Wolters Kluwer is a global information services company with a legal and regulatory software division including practice management, compliance, and document automation tools. It serves as a broad incumbent in legal technology that competes with 8am in mid-market and enterprise segments.

Others

• NetDocuments: NetDocuments is a leading cloud-based document management system for legal professionals with native integration into 8am's MyCase platform. While not a direct competitor, it represents an adjacent/ecosystem technology that 8am partners with rather than competes against in document management.

Emerging players

• Ironclad: Ironclad is a digital contract lifecycle management platform for in-house legal teams, increasingly competing in the broader legal tech space. While focused on contracts rather than practice management, it represents an emerging legal tech player with strong AI capabilities and venture funding that may compete for legal tech mindshare and budget.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/weare8am

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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