Built by a Practicing Attorney Who Understands the Real Challenges of Running a Law Firm
The legal industry stands at a critical inflection point. For decades, law firms have struggled with practice management software that was either too complex, too expensive, or simply not designed with the realities of legal practice in mind. Enter Lawft—a groundbreaking legal practice management platform that promises to fundamentally change how attorneys manage their practices, serve their clients, and grow their firms.
What makes Lawft different from the countless other practice management solutions on the market? The answer lies in its origin story: Lawft was conceived, designed, and built by someone who has spent years in the trenches of legal practice, experiencing firsthand the pain points that other software solutions have failed to address. This is not another product built by Silicon Valley engineers who have never stepped inside a courtroom. This is software created by a practicing attorney who has lived the daily frustrations of inadequate technology.
The Visionary Behind Lawft: Benson Varghese
Benson Varghese is not your typical tech entrepreneur. As the founder and managing partner of Varghese Summersett PLLC, one of Texas’s most respected law firms, Benson has built a legal empire spanning four offices across Fort Worth, Dallas, Houston, and Southlake. With over seventy employees and a reputation for excellence in criminal defense, personal injury, and family law, Varghese Summersett represents the kind of success story that most attorneys only dream of achieving.
But building a multi-location law firm taught Benson something invaluable: existing practice management software simply was not up to the task. Every platform he tried came with compromises—clunky interfaces that slowed his team down, missing features that required workarounds, or enterprise-level pricing that made scaling prohibitively expensive. The frustration of watching talented attorneys waste precious hours wrestling with inadequate technology became the catalyst for something revolutionary.
“I kept thinking, there has to be a better way,” Benson recalls. “We were spending more time fighting our software than practicing law. That’s when I realized that if I wanted a solution that truly worked for modern law firms, I would have to build it myself.”
That realization gave birth to Lawft—a platform designed from the ground up by someone who understands the unique challenges, workflows, and demands of running a successful legal practice. Benson’s background is uniquely suited to this endeavor, blending legal expertise, business acumen, and technical knowledge into every aspect of Lawft’s design.
What Makes Lawft Revolutionary
The legal technology market is crowded with solutions that promise to streamline operations and boost productivity. So what sets Lawft apart from the competition? The answer lies in its foundational philosophy: every feature, every workflow, and every design decision was made by attorneys, for attorneys.
Intuitive Design That Respects Your Time. Most legal software feels like it was designed by engineers who have never set foot in a law office. The interfaces are cluttered with options that attorneys never use while burying essential functions under layers of menus. Lawft takes a radically different approach. The interface is clean, intuitive, and designed to minimize the clicks required to accomplish common tasks. Whether you’re logging time, generating invoices, managing case files, or communicating with clients, Lawft gets out of your way and lets you focus on what matters most—practicing law.
Comprehensive Case Management. At the heart of any law practice is case management, and Lawft delivers a robust system that handles everything from initial client intake to final resolution. Track deadlines with intelligent calendar integration that understands court schedules. Manage documents with powerful search and organization tools. Monitor case progress with visual dashboards that give you and your team a clear picture of where every matter stands. The system is flexible enough to accommodate different practice areas while maintaining the structure that complex cases demand.
Seamless Time Tracking and Billing. Billing is the lifeblood of any law firm, yet it remains one of the most frustrating aspects of practice management. Attorneys often forget to record time entries, leading to significant revenue leakage. Lawft revolutionizes the billing process with intelligent time tracking that captures every billable moment, customizable invoice templates that reflect your firm’s brand, and automated payment processing that gets you paid faster. The platform supports multiple billing arrangements including hourly rates, flat fees, contingency arrangements, and hybrid models—giving you the flexibility to bill the way your clients prefer.
Client Communication Excellence. Modern clients expect transparency and accessibility. They want to know what’s happening with their cases without having to call repeatedly. Lawft includes a secure client portal that keeps clients informed about their cases. Clients can view case updates, access documents, make payments, and communicate with their legal team—all through a secure, branded interface that reinforces your firm’s professionalism. Happy, informed clients become repeat clients and referral sources.
Powerful Analytics and Reporting. You cannot improve what you cannot measure. Lawft provides comprehensive analytics that give you unprecedented visibility into your firm’s performance. Track key performance indicators—realization rates, collection rates, matter profitability, attorney productivity. Identify trends before they become problems. Make data-driven decisions that drive sustainable growth. From high-level dashboards for partners to detailed reports for administrators, Lawft puts the insights you need at your fingertips.
Built for the Modern Law Firm
The legal industry has evolved dramatically in recent years. Remote work, virtual hearings, electronic filing, and digital client expectations have transformed how law firms operate. Lawft was designed with these realities in mind, offering a cloud-based platform that works seamlessly whether your team is in the office, at home, or in court.
Unlike legacy systems that require expensive on-premises servers, Lawft is fully cloud-native. This means automatic updates, enterprise-grade security, and the ability to access your practice from any device with an internet connection. Your data is protected by state-of-the-art encryption, redundant backups across multiple geographic regions, and security protocols that are regularly audited and updated.
The platform’s mobile capabilities deserve special mention. In an era where attorneys are increasingly on the go, Lawft provides full functionality on smartphones and tablets. Review case files during court recesses. Capture time entries during client meetings. Respond to urgent matters from anywhere. The mobile experience isn’t a watered-down version of the desktop application—it’s a thoughtfully designed interface that makes the most of mobile capabilities.
Scalability Without Compromise
One of the most significant challenges law firms face is finding technology that grows with them. Solo practitioners need affordable solutions that do not sacrifice functionality. Mid-size firms require collaborative tools that can handle increasing complexity. Large firms demand enterprise-level capabilities with robust security and customization options.
Most software companies force firms to choose: either start with a limited solution and painfully migrate later, or overpay for capabilities you don’t yet need. Lawft was architected from day one to scale seamlessly. Whether you are a solo practitioner just starting out or a multi-location firm with dozens of attorneys, Lawft provides the same powerful features tailored to your specific needs. As your firm grows, Lawft grows with you—no painful migrations, no feature limitations, no surprise costs.
This scalability is particularly valuable for firms with growth ambitions. Benson Varghese grew Varghese Summersett from a small practice to a seventy-plus person organization across multiple Texas markets. He experienced firsthand the pain of outgrowing software solutions. He designed Lawft to support exactly the kind of growth trajectory he achieved—and to make that growth easier for other firms.
The Integration Advantage
No law firm operates in isolation. Your practice management software needs to work harmoniously with the other tools your firm relies on—from email and calendar applications to accounting software and document management systems. Lawft offers robust integration capabilities that connect your entire technology ecosystem into a unified whole.
The platform integrates seamlessly with popular productivity suites, accounting platforms, and communication tools. These integrations eliminate duplicate data entry, reduce errors, and create unified workflows that save hours of administrative time each week. When your systems talk to each other, your team can focus on higher-value activities rather than shuffling information between disconnected applications.
Security and Compliance First
Attorneys have ethical obligations to protect client confidentiality. A data breach is not just a business problem—it’s a potential bar complaint and malpractice claim. Lawft takes security seriously, implementing multiple layers of protection that meet or exceed the requirements of state bar associations across the country.
All data is encrypted both in transit and at rest using bank-grade encryption standards. Access controls ensure that team members only see what they need to see. Comprehensive audit logs track every action for compliance purposes. Regular security assessments identify and address potential vulnerabilities. And should disaster strike, redundant backups ensure that your data can be recovered quickly and completely.
Support That Understands Your Practice
Technology is only as good as the support behind it. Many legal software companies offer generic customer service representatives who struggle to understand the unique demands of legal practice. Lawft takes a different approach, staffing its support team with professionals who understand the legal industry and can provide relevant, actionable assistance.
From implementation and training to ongoing support and optimization, Lawft is committed to ensuring your firm maximizes the value of the platform. The company offers comprehensive onboarding programs that get new users productive quickly, minimizing the disruption that typically accompanies software transitions.
The Future of Legal Practice Management
The legal technology landscape is evolving rapidly, with artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced analytics reshaping what is possible. Lawft is positioned at the forefront of this transformation, with a development roadmap that anticipates the needs of tomorrow’s law firms while delivering exceptional value today.
The platform’s modern architecture provides a foundation for incorporating emerging technologies as they mature. Intelligent document analysis, predictive analytics, automated workflow optimization, and advanced natural language processing are all on the horizon. Law firms that adopt Lawft today position themselves to take advantage of these innovations as they become available.
This forward-thinking approach reflects the vision of founder Benson Varghese, who has consistently demonstrated an ability to anticipate industry trends and position his ventures for long-term success. His recognition as 2025 Entrepreneur of Excellence by Fort Worth Inc. magazine underscores his track record of innovation and leadership.
Why Now Is the Time to Make the Switch
If you have been frustrated by your current practice management software—or if you have been putting off implementing a proper system altogether—there has never been a better time to make a change. The legal industry is becoming increasingly competitive, and firms that leverage technology effectively gain significant advantages in efficiency, client service, and profitability.
Every day spent struggling with inadequate tools is a day of lost productivity, missed opportunities, and unnecessary stress. Think about the time your team wastes searching for documents, manually entering data, and chasing down invoices. That time could be spent serving clients or developing business. Lawft offers a path to a more organized, efficient, and profitable practice.
Consider the impact on your firm’s bottom line. Improved time capture means more accurate billing and fewer write-offs—studies show that attorneys typically fail to capture fifteen to thirty percent of billable time. Automated workflows reduce administrative overhead. Better analytics enable smarter business decisions. Enhanced client communication builds loyalty and generates referrals. These benefits compound over time, creating lasting competitive advantages.
Join the Revolution
The launch of Lawft represents more than just another software product entering the market. It represents a fundamental rethinking of what legal practice management technology should be—designed by practitioners who understand real challenges, built for real-world workflows, and committed to continuous innovation.
Law firms across the country are already discovering what Benson Varghese and his team have created: a platform that finally delivers on the promise of legal technology. A system that enhances rather than hinders productivity. A partner in practice management that understands the unique demands of the legal profession because it was built by someone who lives those demands every day.
The future of legal practice management has arrived. That future is Lawft.
Ready to transform your practice? Visit lawft.com to learn more and schedule a demonstration.
About the Founder: Benson Varghese is the founder and CEO of Lawft and the founder and managing partner of Varghese Summersett PLLC, a leading Texas law firm with offices in Fort Worth, Dallas, Houston, and Southlake. A recognized innovator in both legal practice and technology, Benson has been honored as 2025 Entrepreneur of Excellence by Fort Worth Inc. magazine and has built one of the fastest-growing law firms in Texas