I've compiled a list of Toronto-based legaltech startups & established players:
30 Toronto-based Legal Technology Startups
| Company | URL | About | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue J Legal | http://www.bluejlegal.com/ | Tax law assistance using IBM Watson | |
| Capture.IT | http://getcaptureit.com/ | Billable hours time-tracking app | |
| Clausehound | http://clausehound.com/ | Contract drafting and clause library | LIZ |
| ClosingFolders | http://www.closingfolders.com/ | Organizing and executing corporate deals | LegalX (MaRS) |
| Codify Legal Publishing | http://www.codifylegalpublishing.com/ | Legal automation and publishing | LIZ |
| CourtSide EDX | http://www.edxontario.com/ | Service of legal documents | |
| Diligen | http://www.diligensoftware.com/ | Contract clause extraction (automated) | LegalX (MaRS) + LIZ |
| Firmex | http://www.firmex.com/ | Virtual data room SaaS | |
| GhostPractice | http://www.ghostpractice.ca/ | Practice management software | |
| Global-Regulation.com* | http://www.global-regulation.com | World legislation search engine with translations | LegalX (MaRS) |
| Infotems | http://www.infotems.com/ | Software for immigration law practices | |
| Kabuk Law | https://www.kabuklaw.com | Lawyer discovery and appointment scheduling | LIZ |
| Kinso | http://www.kinso.ca/ | Family law matter management | LIZ |
| Knomos | http://www.knomos.ca/ | Visualization of laws | LegalX (MaRS) |
| Korbitec | http://www.korbitec.ca/ | Automating court forms for civil litigation | |
| Law Scout | https://www.lawscout.ca/ | Hiring fixed-fee lawyers who work online | LegalX (MaRS) |
| LawyerLinx | https://www.lawyerlinx.com/ | Sourcing and receiving quotes for lawyers | LIZ |
| Legal Line | http://www.legalline.ca/ | Legal information in Q&A format | |
| LegalCafe | http://www.legalcafe.ca/ | Online community for new lawyers | LIZ |
| Legalswipe | http://www.legalswipe.com/ | Legal education app for criminal law | LIZ |
| Loom Analytics | http://www.loomanalytics.com/ | Statistics for Ontario court decisions | |
| MapYourProperty | http://www.mapyourproperty.com/ | Mapping land use/zoning information in the GTA | LIZ |
| MyLawBid | http://www.mylawbid.com/ | Discover lawyers to hire | |
| Nymity | https://www.nymity.com/ | Privacy law compliance and legal information | |
| Ontario Small Claims Wizard | http://smallclaimswizard.com/ | Assists with filing Ontario Small Claims Court actions | LegalX (MaRS) + LIZ |
| rangefindr | https://www.rangefindr.ca | Researching criminal sentencing ranges | |
| StandIn | http://www.standin.is/ | Find a legal professional on short notice for court appearances | |
| Syngrafii | http://www.syngrafii.com/ | Signing and contract execution (e-signatures) | LegalX (MaRS) |
| Teen Legal Helpline | https://www.teenlegalhelpline.org/ | Legal help for teenagers (charity) | |
| WorthIT Legal | http://www.worthitsolutions.com/ | Sharepoint wiki software for lawyers |
* = I am a co-founder
11 Established Toronto Legal Technology Businesses
| Company | URL | About |
|---|---|---|
| Carswell | http://www.carswell.com/corporate/about-us/ | The other legal publishing and information giant, known for Westlaw |
| Commonwealth Legal | http://www.commonwealthlegal.com/ | Document management, primarily e-discovery |
| DivorceMate Software | https://www.divorcemate.com/ | Family law software |
| Do Process Software | http://www.doprocess.com/ | Primarily real estate conveyancing software (other areas too) |
| Emergent | http://www.emergent.ca/ | Corporate minute book management and related services |
| Gavel & Gown Software Inc. (Amicus Attorney) | https://amicusattorney.com/ | Lawyer practice management software |
| Infoware | http://www.infoware.ca/ | Document automation and contract management software |
| Kira | https://kirasystems.com/ | Contract analysis using machine learning |
| LexisNexis Canada | http://www.lexisnexis.ca/en-ca/ | One of the two giants in legal publishing and information, known for QuickLaw |
| Teranet | http://www.teranet.ca/ | Property & real estate information, run Ontario land record system |
| Wolters Kluwer | https://www.cch.ca/ | Tax law publishing & data products |
The lists above are compiled from the portfolio companies of LIZ and LegalX, companies I know about, companies I've found through Google and listings on angel investment sites. It's far from a complete list so please send me your suggestions: addison@cameronhuff.com.
I've only listed startups that are active, have a software service or product, and appear to have their main office in Toronto (LIZ and LegalX both have non-Toronto startups). Note that some of the established players are Canadian subsidiaries of foreign companies that have a larger headquarters elsewhere.
Many consultancies provide custom software to lawyers but I haven't included them as they are more traditional IT/tech consulting businesses.
There's also my legal services marketplace: FlatLaw.ca. I don't charge for it yet but it's along the lines of some of the lawyer discovery services above. Undoubtedly there are many other similar projects that aren't full-time businesses but fall under the #legaltech banner. Please send me an email if you think your #legaltech service belongs on the list above.