Atlanta, GA - October 11, 2007 – ADERANT, a global provider of business and financial management software for law firms, today announced that Lavan Legal, the largest independent law firm in Perth, Western Australia, has selected the company's comprehensive business management application, ADERANT Expert.

Lavan Legal needed to replace its existing practice management system, which was not keeping pace with the current changes in today's technology marketplace. The firm's objective was to select a single system that could meet its enterprise-wide business management needs as well as deliver advanced, integrated functionality for matter management and portal access.

"We wanted to make sure we were making a decision that was not only right for our firm today, but would also be right for us over the long term. ADERANT provided us with a product that was functionally richer - and much broader - than our previous system. The software's breadth and depth will also give us the flexibility to add integrated functionality, such as matter management, as our business needs grow. And when we factored in ADERANT'S long standing reputation as a proven, stable, and reliable supplier, it was clear that they were the right choice for our firm," said Marco Marcello, IT Director for Lavan Legal.

"Lavan Legal's search for a new practice management system balanced pragmatism with innovation," said Michael Kohlsdorf, President and Chief Executive Officer for ADERANT. "On one hand, they needed a proven application suite that was built on industry-standard Microsoft technologies sourced from a company with a solid track record for successful system conversions. On the other hand, they needed access to advanced functionality - such as matter management and portals - that would help their professionals be more productive and effective; ADERANT Expert gave them the best of both worlds."

Seamless Roll-Out
Lavan Legal wanted to ensure that their new practice management system was implemented in a way that minimized the disruption on its day-to-day operations. "My goal is for our attorneys to not even know when we switch over to ADERANT Expert. ADERANT's consulting team is helping to make that possible with their extensive conversion experience and in-depth knowledge of the legal industry, including local market requirements, like trust accounting," continued Marcello.

Room for Growth
Lavan Legal's selection of ADERANT Expert also provides the firm with a technology platform that will support its future growth. "ADERANT Expert gives us a strong foundation from which we can build. In fact, we are already looking at taking advantage of its integrated matter management functionality. ADERANT's extensive use of Microsoft technology also gives our firm plenty of choices," stated Marcello.

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About Lavan Legal
Lavan Legal is Western Australia's largest independently owned law firm and the second largest in the state with around 200 partners and staff. The firm has an extensive list of clients and has a well-earned reputation for quality, service, and innovation. Lavan Legal's strengths are in banking, commercial litigation, employment relations, the environment and planning, insolvency and reconstruction, insurance, liquor licensing, and property. More information can be found at http://www.lavanlegal.com.au.

About ADERANT
ADERANT, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, is a leading provider of integrated business management software for law firms and other services organizations. The global company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, consisting of financial, resource and practice management software that enables services organizations of all sizes to maximize operational efficiencies. ADERANT provides solutions to the largest and most prominent firms in the world, including Clifford Chance, Computer Sciences Corporation, Greenberg Traurig, Clayton Utz, Deloitte Consulting, Macleod Dixon LLP, Mayer Brown, Skadden Arps, and Winston & Strawn. ADERANT also has offices in Asia Pacific and Europe. More information is available at www.aderant.com.

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Matthew Scherzinger
Corporate Communications Manager
Phone: 949.862.9212

Email: matt.scherzinger@aderant.com
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