444. Law Firm Automation with Mike Smith and Matthew Adams

"Are You Still Doing That Manually?" — Real-World Automation for Law Firms with Mike Smith & Matthew Adams

That one question could be costing your law firm countless hours and missed opportunities. 

Today, we’re welcoming two powerful voices in legal automation to the show:

🔹 Mike Smith, a seasoned estate planning attorney and My Legal Academy Ambassador who has embraced automation to reclaim his time and scale smarter.

🔹 Matthew Adams, CEO of MapMatix, an agency helping law firms unlock serious efficiency through automation, integration, and AI strategy.

If you’ve ever felt buried under repetitive tasks or frustrated by tech that doesn’t talk to each other, this is your wake-up call. 

You’ll hear how real firms are slashing inefficiencies, how automation and AI actually work in practice (not theory), and how even small firms can compete at a higher level. 

If you're ready to rethink what’s possible in your law practice, this episode is your roadmap.



Key Takeaways from Mike and Matthew:

1. Automation Is an Equalizer, Not a Replacement

Automation isn't here to steal jobs—it’s here to make your team more creative and efficient.

Instead of fearing tech, firms should view it as a way to level the playing field with larger competitors.



2. Consistency Is Key to Effective Automation

Automation works best when processes are repeatable and well-defined.

If your workflow changes every week, focus on standardizing before automating.



3. AI Has Promise, But Use It Strategically

AI can enhance client communication and marketing, but it still "hallucinates" and lacks consistency, making it risky for critical legal tasks.

Use it as a copilot, not a pilot.



4. Most Firms Are Underutilizing the Software They Already Have

Many law firms are unaware that tools like Clio or NetDocuments already support automation—no custom code needed.

Optimizing your current stack can sometimes yield quicker wins than buying new software.



5. Don't Over-Automate Untested Processes

Newer firms often make the mistake of trying to automate workflows they haven’t validated yet.

Manual testing first ensures your automation won’t amplify bad processes.

"[AI is] a prediction engine. That's really all it is at this point." —  Mike Smith

"Automation is unlikely to replace lawyers... we're helping lawyers and paralegals and other staff to be more efficient, to be able to work on more creative, thoughtful tasks." —  Matthew Adams



Get in touch with Mike Smith and Matthew Adams:

Mike’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhsmithsav/

MapMatix Website: https://www.mapmatix.com/

Matthew’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-adams-mapmatix/

Matthew’s Email: matt@mapmatix.com

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