ApproveThis manages your MyCase Integration approvals.

When Legal Process Meets Approval Chaos

Let's be real – law firms don't get paid by the hour they spend chasing down partner signatures on client contracts. Yet that's exactly what happens when your case management software (looking at you, MyCase) handles everything except the actual decision-making bottlenecks. ApproveThis isn't another "productivity tool." It's the missing piece that turns MyCase from a case tracker into an actual decision accelerator.

Think of it this way: MyCase tells you what needs to happen next in a case. ApproveThis handles the who said yes, when they approved it, and how it automatically kicks off the next step. No more sticky notes on monitors. No more "I thought YOU reviewed the vendor contract!"

Why This Isn't Just Another Zapier Integration

Most app integrations just move data from point A to point B. This combo does something smarter: it turns approvals into actual workflow triggers. Example? A settlement offer gets approved in ApproveThis, which doesn't just log the "yes" in MyCase – it auto-generates the client disclosure docs based on that approval. That's the difference between automation and actual intelligence.

Key perks MyCase can't handle alone:

• External approvals without license fees: Client needs to sign off on expenses? They get an email, click approve/reject. No MyCase login required.
• Escalation paths that don't suck: Partner on vacation? Approval auto-reassigns to their second-in-command after 24hrs.

We're talking about cutting the "waiting for someone to decide" time by 60-80% in most legal workflows. That's not fluffy ROI – that's being able to take on 2 extra cases per month with the same staff.

Real-World Use Cases (Not Just Tech Specs)

1. Client Onboarding That Doesn't Require 7 Drafts

The Problem: New client intake in MyCase kicks off a dozen internal checks (conflict checks, rate agreements, etc.) that get buried in inboxes.

The Fix: New MyCase client file > Auto-create approval chain in ApproveThis with:

• Billing manager verifies rate structure
• Compliance officer checks for conflicts
• Senior partner gives final greenlight

Real Impact: Mid-sized IP firm reduced onboarding from 11 days to 3 by setting approval thresholds – anything under $10k retainer auto-approves after 2 sign-offs.

2. Settlement Authority That Doesn't Require Chasing Down Partners

The Problem: Junior associates can't approve settlement amounts over $50k, but partners are always in court.

The Fix: MyCase case update (new offer) > ApproveThis checks amount against predefined thresholds:

• Under $50k: Auto-approve with associate + managing attorney
• $50k-$250k: Requires named partner + finance lead
• Over $250k: Escalates to executive committee with 48hr SLA

Real Impact: Personal injury firm cut missed settlement deadlines by 90% using sequential approvals with vacation overrides.

3. Vendor Payments That Don't Require 3 Weeks of "Who's Responsible?"

The Problem: MyCase tracks vendor invoices, but approval routing depends on who's CC'd on an email chain.

The Fix: MyCase vendor entry update > ApproveThis routes based on:

• Vendor type (court reporter vs. SaaS tool)
• Amount (with dynamic currency conversion)
• Practice area budget remaining

Real Impact: Corporate law group automated 85% of non-discretionary spend approvals, reducing late payment penalties by 40%.

Setup That Doesn't Require IT (or a Law Degree)

If you can set up a MyCase custom field, you can handle this:

1. Connect the Apps: Zapier account > Create new Zap > Choose MyCase trigger (new case, updated field, etc.)
2. Map Critical Data: Pull MyCase info (case ID, amount, client) into ApproveThis request fields
3. Set Approval Rules: Define who approves what, in which order, with what thresholds
4. Close the Loop: Auto-update MyCase when approved/denied, or kick off next steps (doc gen, billing, etc.)

Pro Tip: Start with one high-volume approval type (client intake, expense reports) before scaling. Most firms see ROI within 2 billing cycles.

Department-Specific Wins

Litigation Teams

Ever miss a filing deadline because a partner sat on a motion draft? Approval chains with strict SLAs (24hrs for routine filings, 2hrs for emergency motions) enforced in ApproveThis keep things moving.

Corporate Law

M&A due diligence requires 20+ stakeholder sign-offs. Parallel approval paths in ApproveThis let finance, legal, and operations review docs simultaneously instead of sequentially.

Family Law

Sensitive client updates require dual approval (attorney + paralegal) before being shared. ApproveThis logs who approved what version, reducing malpractice risks.

Objections We've Heard (And Shot Down)

"We'll lose track of requests!"
ApproveThis dashboards show real-time statuses – filter by practice area, client, or urgency level. MyCase integrations auto-log every decision.

"Partners won't learn new software!"
They don't have to. Approvals happen via email with one-click approve/deny. Even the least tech-savvy partner can handle that between court sessions.

"We have custom needs!"
Approval thresholds can use MyCase data (case type, budget remaining) to auto-route requests. Conditional logic handles even the "if this, then that" edge cases.

The Bottom Line (No Billable Hours Required)

MyCase keeps your cases organized. ApproveThis keeps your decisions organized. Together, they turn legal workflows from reactive to proactive. Less time chasing down approvals means more time for actual billable work (or finally leaving the office before 7pm).

Ready to stop being your firm's human reminder app? Get ApproveThis and connect it to MyCase in under an hour. Or schedule a demo to see how 100+ firms cut approval delays by 60%.