Gavel

No-code document automation for law firms.

4.5/5(89 reviews)

Overview

Gavel (formerly Documate) lets attorneys build document automation workflows without coding. Its visual builder creates interactive questionnaires that generate completed legal documents. Popular for client-facing intake-to-document workflows.

Key Features

  • No-code workflow builder
  • Interactive questionnaires
  • Document generation (DOCX, PDF)
  • E-signature integration
  • Client-facing portals
  • Conditional logic
  • Zapier integration

Pros

  • +No coding required — attorneys can build workflows themselves
  • +Modern, clean interface
  • +Client-facing workflows reduce manual intake
  • +Good for standardized family law document packages

Cons

  • Less powerful logic than HotDocs for complex templates
  • Per-workflow pricing can get expensive
  • Limited jurisdiction-specific template library
  • No AI-powered data extraction

Best For

Firms that want to build their own document automation workflows without technical resources.

14-day free trial available

Pricing

$99/mo

Starter $99/mo, Professional $299/mo, Enterprise custom.

Details

Founded
2017
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA