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	\| name = Centerbase LLC		\| name = Centerbase LLC
	\| logo = Centerbase_-_Logo.png		\| logo = Centerbase_-_Logo.png
	\| industry = [[Legal technology]]		\| industry = Legal technology
	\| founded = 2015		\| founded = 2015
	\| founder = John Forbes		\| founder = John Forbes
	\| hq_location_city = [[Dallas, Texas]]		\| hq_location_city = Dallas, Texas
	\| hq_location_country = U.S.		\| hq_location_country = U.S.
	\| key_people =		\| key_people =
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	'''Centerbase''' is a U.S.-based legal technology firm that delivers cloud-hosted practice management software for mid-sized law firms. Founded in 2015 by John Forbes and headquartered in [[Dallas\|Dallas, Texas]], the platform consolidates core firm functions, including billing, time capture, accounting, [[matter management]], and [[Workflow\|workflow automation]].<ref>"Centerbase." Legal Marketplace (alanet.org). https://www.alanet.org/legal-management-software-products-services/centerbase (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref><ref name=":0">"Centerbase LLC - Company Profile and News." Bloomberg. https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/1914388D:US (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref>		'''Centerbase''' is a U.S.-based legal technology firm that delivers cloud-hosted practice management software for mid-sized law firms. Founded in 2015 by John Forbes and headquartered in Dallas\|Dallas, Texas, the platform consolidates core firm functions, including billing, time capture, accounting, matter management, and Workflow\|workflow automation.<ref>"Centerbase." Legal Marketplace (alanet.org). https://www.alanet.org/legal-management-software-products-services/centerbase (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref><ref name=":0">"Centerbase LLC - Company Profile and News." Bloomberg. https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/1914388D:US (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref>

	== History and overview ==		== History and overview ==
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	In 2021, Centerbase acquired Family Law Software, a provider of divorce and financial planning tools.<ref>Centerbase (2021-09-01). "Centerbase Acquires Family Law Software, Expanding Customer Base & Family Law Practice Product Experience." Centerbase blog. https://centerbase.com/blog/centerbase-acquires-family-law-software-expanding-customer-base-family-law-practice-product-experience/ (accessed 2024-12-28).</ref><ref>Centerbase. "Centerbase Acquires Family Law Software, Expanding Customer Base & Family Law Practice Product Experience." PRWeb. https://www.prweb.com/releases/centerbase_acquires_family_law_software_expanding_customer_base_family_law_practice_product_experience/prweb18166808.htm (archived 2024-05-25 at Wayback Machine: http://web.archive.org/web/20240525174352/https://www.prweb.com/releases/centerbase_acquires_family_law_software_expanding_customer_base_family_law_practice_product_experience/prweb18166808.htm) (accessed 2024-12-28).</ref><ref>"Centerbase Buys Family Law Software to Support Law Firms." PYMNTS. https://www.pymnts.com/news/b2b-payments/2021/centerbase-family-law-software-taxes-legal/partial/ (accessed 2024-12-28).</ref> That year, the company also secured growth equity from Mainsail Partners.<ref>"Mainsail Partners Raises $915 Million Fund VI." Business Wire. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220419005498/en/Mainsail-Partners-Raises-915-Million-Fund-VI (archived 2024-12-03: http://web.archive.org/web/20241203223002/https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220419005498/en/Mainsail-Partners-Raises-915-Million-Fund-VI) (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref><ref>Centerbase. "Centerbase Receives Growth Equity Investment from Mainsail Partners." PRWeb. https://www.prweb.com/releases/Centerbase_Receives_Growth_Equity_Investment_from_Mainsail_Partners/prweb18139638.htm (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref><ref name="mainsailpartners">Hennessy, Sean (2021-08-23). "Centerbase Receives Growth Equity Investment from Mainsail Partners." Mainsail Partners. https://mainsailpartners.com/centerbase-receives-growth-equity-investment-from-mainsail-partners/ (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref><ref>(2024-12-26). "Centerbase – Company Profile." Tracxn. https://tracxn.com/d/companies/centerbase/__dNV3dfgLZEDXx5v1myb6hQAE6iMZXg1yRn2CjFMHNR0#about-the-company (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref>		In 2021, Centerbase acquired Family Law Software, a provider of divorce and financial planning tools.<ref>Centerbase (2021-09-01). "Centerbase Acquires Family Law Software, Expanding Customer Base & Family Law Practice Product Experience." Centerbase blog. https://centerbase.com/blog/centerbase-acquires-family-law-software-expanding-customer-base-family-law-practice-product-experience/ (accessed 2024-12-28).</ref><ref>Centerbase. "Centerbase Acquires Family Law Software, Expanding Customer Base & Family Law Practice Product Experience." PRWeb. https://www.prweb.com/releases/centerbase_acquires_family_law_software_expanding_customer_base_family_law_practice_product_experience/prweb18166808.htm (archived 2024-05-25 at Wayback Machine: http://web.archive.org/web/20240525174352/https://www.prweb.com/releases/centerbase_acquires_family_law_software_expanding_customer_base_family_law_practice_product_experience/prweb18166808.htm) (accessed 2024-12-28).</ref><ref>"Centerbase Buys Family Law Software to Support Law Firms." PYMNTS. https://www.pymnts.com/news/b2b-payments/2021/centerbase-family-law-software-taxes-legal/partial/ (accessed 2024-12-28).</ref> That year, the company also secured growth equity from Mainsail Partners.<ref>"Mainsail Partners Raises $915 Million Fund VI." Business Wire. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220419005498/en/Mainsail-Partners-Raises-915-Million-Fund-VI (archived 2024-12-03: http://web.archive.org/web/20241203223002/https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220419005498/en/Mainsail-Partners-Raises-915-Million-Fund-VI) (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref><ref>Centerbase. "Centerbase Receives Growth Equity Investment from Mainsail Partners." PRWeb. https://www.prweb.com/releases/Centerbase_Receives_Growth_Equity_Investment_from_Mainsail_Partners/prweb18139638.htm (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref><ref name="mainsailpartners">Hennessy, Sean (2021-08-23). "Centerbase Receives Growth Equity Investment from Mainsail Partners." Mainsail Partners. https://mainsailpartners.com/centerbase-receives-growth-equity-investment-from-mainsail-partners/ (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref><ref>(2024-12-26). "Centerbase – Company Profile." Tracxn. https://tracxn.com/d/companies/centerbase/__dNV3dfgLZEDXx5v1myb6hQAE6iMZXg1yRn2CjFMHNR0#about-the-company (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref>

	In 2022, the company purchased Legalfit, a marketing platform that offers [[Web design\|website design]] and [[Search engine optimization\|SEO]] services for law firms.<ref>Centerbase. "Centerbase Acquires Legal Website Content Management System and Marketing Platform, Legalfit." PRWeb. https://www.prweb.com/releases/Centerbase_Acquires_Legal_Website_Content_Management_System_and_Marketing_Platform_Legalfit/prweb18607173.htm (accessed 2024-12-28).</ref><ref>(2022-04-07). "Practice Management Company Centerbase Acquires Legal Website and Marketing Platform Legalfit." LawSites/LawNext. https://www.lawnext.com/2022/04/practice-management-company-centerbase-acquires-legal-website-and-marketing-platform-legalfit.html (accessed 2024-12-28).</ref><ref name=":1" />		In 2022, the company purchased Legalfit, a marketing platform that offers Web design\|website design and Search engine optimization\|SEO services for law firms.<ref>Centerbase. "Centerbase Acquires Legal Website Content Management System and Marketing Platform, Legalfit." PRWeb. https://www.prweb.com/releases/Centerbase_Acquires_Legal_Website_Content_Management_System_and_Marketing_Platform_Legalfit/prweb18607173.htm (accessed 2024-12-28).</ref><ref>(2022-04-07). "Practice Management Company Centerbase Acquires Legal Website and Marketing Platform Legalfit." LawSites/LawNext. https://www.lawnext.com/2022/04/practice-management-company-centerbase-acquires-legal-website-and-marketing-platform-legalfit.html (accessed 2024-12-28).</ref><ref name=":1" />

	== Products and features ==		== Products and features ==
	Centerbase’s core product is a cloud-based suite that brings together timekeeping, billing, matter management, accounting, and [[customer relationship management]].<ref name=":0" /> Notable capabilities include Automated Time Capture, which observes activity in applications such as [[Microsoft Word]] and [[Outlook.com\|Outlook]] and proposes billable entries for attorney review, aiming to improve timekeeping accuracy and efficiency.<ref>(2024-09-03). "Law Practice Management Platform Centerbase Now Automatically Captures Time Spent Working in Microsoft Word and Outlook." LawSites/LawNext. https://www.lawnext.com/2024/09/law-practice-management-platform-centerbase-now-automatically-captures-time-spent-working-in-microsoft-word-and-outlook.html (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref>		Centerbase’s core product is a cloud-based suite that brings together timekeeping, billing, matter management, accounting, and customer relationship management.<ref name=":0" /> Notable capabilities include Automated Time Capture, which observes activity in applications such as Microsoft Word and Outlook.com\|Outlook and proposes billable entries for attorney review, aiming to improve timekeeping accuracy and efficiency.<ref>(2024-09-03). "Law Practice Management Platform Centerbase Now Automatically Captures Time Spent Working in Microsoft Word and Outlook." LawSites/LawNext. https://www.lawnext.com/2024/09/law-practice-management-platform-centerbase-now-automatically-captures-time-spent-working-in-microsoft-word-and-outlook.html (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref>

	In 2023, Centerbase introduced profitability reporting that enables analysis of metrics such as revenue, expenses, and billable hours.<ref>(2023-08-02). "Practice Management Company Centerbase Says Its New Reporting Capability Precisely Analyzes Profitability for Mid-Sized Law Firms." LawSites/LawNext. https://www.lawnext.com/2023/08/practice-management-company-centerbase-says-its-new-reporting-capability-precisely-analyzes-profitability-for-mid-sized-law-firms.html (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref><ref name=":2" /> In 2024, the company added a document management system built on [[Microsoft SharePoint]] that supports version control, [[optical character recognition]], and [[Electronic signature\|e-signatures]].<ref>(2024-01-18). "Exclusive: Centerbase Announces Launch of Native Document Management within its Practice Management Platform." LawSites/LawNext. https://www.lawnext.com/2024/01/centerbase-announces-launch-of-native-document-management-within-its-practice-management-platform.html (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref>		In 2023, Centerbase introduced profitability reporting that enables analysis of metrics such as revenue, expenses, and billable hours.<ref>(2023-08-02). "Practice Management Company Centerbase Says Its New Reporting Capability Precisely Analyzes Profitability for Mid-Sized Law Firms." LawSites/LawNext. https://www.lawnext.com/2023/08/practice-management-company-centerbase-says-its-new-reporting-capability-precisely-analyzes-profitability-for-mid-sized-law-firms.html (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref><ref name=":2" /> In 2024, the company added a document management system built on Microsoft SharePoint that supports version control, optical character recognition, and Electronic signature\|e-signatures.<ref>(2024-01-18). "Exclusive: Centerbase Announces Launch of Native Document Management within its Practice Management Platform." LawSites/LawNext. https://www.lawnext.com/2024/01/centerbase-announces-launch-of-native-document-management-within-its-practice-management-platform.html (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref>

	Also in 2024, Centerbase received a patent covering aspects of its Automated Time Capture technology.<ref>Centerbase (2024-09-04). "Centerbase Secures Patent for Automated Time Capture Technology That Helps Law Firms Maximize Revenue Potential." GlobeNewswire News Room. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/09/04/2940544/0/en/Centerbase-Secures-Patent-for-Automated-Time-Capture-Technology-That-Helps-Law-Firms-Maximize-Revenue-Potential.html (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref><ref>"Patents Assigned to CENTERBASE, LLC." Justia Patents Search. https://patents.justia.com/assignee/centerbase-llc (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref>		Also in 2024, Centerbase received a patent covering aspects of its Automated Time Capture technology.<ref>Centerbase (2024-09-04). "Centerbase Secures Patent for Automated Time Capture Technology That Helps Law Firms Maximize Revenue Potential." GlobeNewswire News Room. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/09/04/2940544/0/en/Centerbase-Secures-Patent-for-Automated-Time-Capture-Technology-That-Helps-Law-Firms-Maximize-Revenue-Potential.html (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref><ref>"Patents Assigned to CENTERBASE, LLC." Justia Patents Search. https://patents.justia.com/assignee/centerbase-llc (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref>
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{{Infobox company
| name = Centerbase LLC
| logo = Centerbase_-_Logo.png
| industry = [[Legal technology]]
| founded = 2015
| founder = John Forbes
| hq_location_city = [[Dallas, Texas]]
| hq_location_country = U.S.
| key_people =
| products = Cloud-based practice management software
| website = [https://centerbase.com/ www.centerbase.com]
}}

'''Centerbase''' is a U.S.-based legal technology firm that delivers cloud-hosted practice management software for mid-sized law firms. Founded in 2015 by John Forbes and headquartered in [[Dallas|Dallas, Texas]], the platform consolidates core firm functions, including billing, time capture, accounting, [[matter management]], and [[Workflow|workflow automation]].<ref>"Centerbase." Legal Marketplace (alanet.org). https://www.alanet.org/legal-management-software-products-services/centerbase (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref><ref name=":0">"Centerbase LLC - Company Profile and News." Bloomberg. https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/1914388D:US (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref>

== History and overview ==
Centerbase was established by software entrepreneur John Forbes.<ref name=":1">Startland News Staff (2022-04-08). "Kansas legal tech startup’s exit unlocks opportunity to accelerate innovation, founder says." Startland News. https://www.startlandnews.com/2022/04/legalfit-centerbase-2/ (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref> Early product development incorporated feedback from law firms and observations from Forbes’ daughter while she was in law school. The company’s first offering was unveiled at the 2017 ABA TECHSHOW, showcasing an all-in-one system for key law firm workflows.<ref>"Centerbase | ABA TECHSHOW Press Kit." ABA TECHSHOW. https://www.techshow.com/2024/02/centerbase-aba-techshow-press-kit/ (accessed 2024-12-28).</ref><ref name=":2">(2024-01-23). "Centerbase Launches Native Document Management for Modern Law Firms – Replacing Need for Stand-Alone, Paid Solutions." iCrowdNewsWire. https://icrowdnewswire.com/2024/01/23/centerbase-launches-native-document-management-for-modern-law-firms-replacing-need-for-stand-alone-paid-solutions/ (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref>

In 2021, Centerbase acquired Family Law Software, a provider of divorce and financial planning tools.<ref>Centerbase (2021-09-01). "Centerbase Acquires Family Law Software, Expanding Customer Base & Family Law Practice Product Experience." Centerbase blog. https://centerbase.com/blog/centerbase-acquires-family-law-software-expanding-customer-base-family-law-practice-product-experience/ (accessed 2024-12-28).</ref><ref>Centerbase. "Centerbase Acquires Family Law Software, Expanding Customer Base & Family Law Practice Product Experience." PRWeb. https://www.prweb.com/releases/centerbase_acquires_family_law_software_expanding_customer_base_family_law_practice_product_experience/prweb18166808.htm (archived 2024-05-25 at Wayback Machine: http://web.archive.org/web/20240525174352/https://www.prweb.com/releases/centerbase_acquires_family_law_software_expanding_customer_base_family_law_practice_product_experience/prweb18166808.htm) (accessed 2024-12-28).</ref><ref>"Centerbase Buys Family Law Software to Support Law Firms." PYMNTS. https://www.pymnts.com/news/b2b-payments/2021/centerbase-family-law-software-taxes-legal/partial/ (accessed 2024-12-28).</ref> That year, the company also secured growth equity from Mainsail Partners.<ref>"Mainsail Partners Raises $915 Million Fund VI." Business Wire. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220419005498/en/Mainsail-Partners-Raises-915-Million-Fund-VI (archived 2024-12-03: http://web.archive.org/web/20241203223002/https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220419005498/en/Mainsail-Partners-Raises-915-Million-Fund-VI) (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref><ref>Centerbase. "Centerbase Receives Growth Equity Investment from Mainsail Partners." PRWeb. https://www.prweb.com/releases/Centerbase_Receives_Growth_Equity_Investment_from_Mainsail_Partners/prweb18139638.htm (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref><ref name="mainsailpartners">Hennessy, Sean (2021-08-23). "Centerbase Receives Growth Equity Investment from Mainsail Partners." Mainsail Partners. https://mainsailpartners.com/centerbase-receives-growth-equity-investment-from-mainsail-partners/ (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref><ref>(2024-12-26). "Centerbase – Company Profile." Tracxn. https://tracxn.com/d/companies/centerbase/__dNV3dfgLZEDXx5v1myb6hQAE6iMZXg1yRn2CjFMHNR0#about-the-company (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref>

In 2022, the company purchased Legalfit, a marketing platform that offers [[Web design|website design]] and [[Search engine optimization|SEO]] services for law firms.<ref>Centerbase. "Centerbase Acquires Legal Website Content Management System and Marketing Platform, Legalfit." PRWeb. https://www.prweb.com/releases/Centerbase_Acquires_Legal_Website_Content_Management_System_and_Marketing_Platform_Legalfit/prweb18607173.htm (accessed 2024-12-28).</ref><ref>(2022-04-07). "Practice Management Company Centerbase Acquires Legal Website and Marketing Platform Legalfit." LawSites/LawNext. https://www.lawnext.com/2022/04/practice-management-company-centerbase-acquires-legal-website-and-marketing-platform-legalfit.html (accessed 2024-12-28).</ref><ref name=":1" />

== Products and features ==
Centerbase’s core product is a cloud-based suite that brings together timekeeping, billing, matter management, accounting, and [[customer relationship management]].<ref name=":0" /> Notable capabilities include Automated Time Capture, which observes activity in applications such as [[Microsoft Word]] and [[Outlook.com|Outlook]] and proposes billable entries for attorney review, aiming to improve timekeeping accuracy and efficiency.<ref>(2024-09-03). "Law Practice Management Platform Centerbase Now Automatically Captures Time Spent Working in Microsoft Word and Outlook." LawSites/LawNext. https://www.lawnext.com/2024/09/law-practice-management-platform-centerbase-now-automatically-captures-time-spent-working-in-microsoft-word-and-outlook.html (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref>

In 2023, Centerbase introduced profitability reporting that enables analysis of metrics such as revenue, expenses, and billable hours.<ref>(2023-08-02). "Practice Management Company Centerbase Says Its New Reporting Capability Precisely Analyzes Profitability for Mid-Sized Law Firms." LawSites/LawNext. https://www.lawnext.com/2023/08/practice-management-company-centerbase-says-its-new-reporting-capability-precisely-analyzes-profitability-for-mid-sized-law-firms.html (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref><ref name=":2" /> In 2024, the company added a document management system built on [[Microsoft SharePoint]] that supports version control, [[optical character recognition]], and [[Electronic signature|e-signatures]].<ref>(2024-01-18). "Exclusive: Centerbase Announces Launch of Native Document Management within its Practice Management Platform." LawSites/LawNext. https://www.lawnext.com/2024/01/centerbase-announces-launch-of-native-document-management-within-its-practice-management-platform.html (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref>

Also in 2024, Centerbase received a patent covering aspects of its Automated Time Capture technology.<ref>Centerbase (2024-09-04). "Centerbase Secures Patent for Automated Time Capture Technology That Helps Law Firms Maximize Revenue Potential." GlobeNewswire News Room. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/09/04/2940544/0/en/Centerbase-Secures-Patent-for-Automated-Time-Capture-Technology-That-Helps-Law-Firms-Maximize-Revenue-Potential.html (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref><ref>"Patents Assigned to CENTERBASE, LLC." Justia Patents Search. https://patents.justia.com/assignee/centerbase-llc (accessed 2024-12-29).</ref>

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