Comparison
Everlaw vs Mi Assist Legal -- Which is right for your firm?
Everlaw charges Enterprise pricing, eDiscovery-based billing and runs on Cloud (Amazon Web Services). Mi Assist Legal runs on your own hardware -- one flat fee, no recurring seats, no data leaving your office.
TL;DR
The five-row answer.
| Dimension | Mi Assist Legal | Everlaw |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | On-premise, your hardware | Cloud (Amazon Web Services) |
| Price model | One-time deployment fee | Enterprise pricing, eDiscovery-based billing |
| Data location | Your office network, always | Everlaw AWS cloud infrastructure |
| Best for firm size | 5-30 attorneys | Large-scale litigation with eDiscovery requirements |
| Offline capable | Yes -- fully offline | No -- internet required |
Deployment Model
Cloud vs on-premise. What it actually means.
Everlaw is a cloud-based litigation platform with eDiscovery tools including document review, deduplication, privilege logging, and AI-assisted coding. It is built for large-scale litigation matters -- the kind of case where outside counsel receives a production of 500,000 documents and needs a platform to manage, review, and code them for responsiveness and privilege.
Everlaw and Mi Assist Legal operate at different scales and for different workflows. Everlaw is designed for the eDiscovery phase of litigation: receiving large document productions, applying review workflows, and producing documents. Mi Assist Legal is designed for the everyday case management workflow: searching your firm's own accumulated case files, finding information across depositions, and answering questions about case facts with source citations.
The relevant question for most 5-30 attorney firms is not "Everlaw or Mi Assist Legal?" -- it is whether they encounter the scale of litigation that requires a dedicated eDiscovery platform at all. Firms doing routine personal injury, family law, employment, or real estate work handle manageable document volumes. Everlaw's pricing and complexity are calibrated for Am Law firms handling multimillion-dollar matters. Mi Assist Legal fits the day-to-day document search needs of a firm that handles dozens of active matters simultaneously.
Pricing at Scale
10-attorney firm. 5-year total cost.
Per-seat pricing compounds every year. Mi Assist Legal is a one-time deployment -- the math becomes obvious over time.
| Period | Mi Assist Legal | Everlaw |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 (10 attorneys) | $6,000 setup | Varies by data volume + seats |
| Year 2 | $0 (no per-seat) | Ongoing data + seat charges |
| Year 3 | $0 | Ongoing data + seat charges |
| Year 4 | $0 | Ongoing data + seat charges |
| Year 5 | $0 | Ongoing data + seat charges |
| 5-Year Total | ~$6,000 | Enterprise pricing, contact sales |
Everlaw pricing is based on data volume ingested, number of reviewers, and feature tier. Pricing is not publicly listed and requires enterprise sales contact. Costs for large litigation matters can range from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands depending on data scale.
Feature Comparison
Honest feature breakdown.
| Feature | Mi Assist Legal | Everlaw |
|---|---|---|
| Primary use case | Case file search, Q&A | eDiscovery review and coding |
| Data location | On-premise, your network | Everlaw AWS cloud |
| Pricing model | One-time deployment fee | Data volume + seat pricing |
| Target firm size | 5-30 attorneys | Large litigation, Am Law firms |
| Document review tools | AI Q&A with citations | Full eDiscovery workflow tools |
| Offline capable | Yes, fully | No, cloud platform |
| ABA 1.6 by architecture | Yes, no data leaves office | Vendor policy dependent |
| Setup time | 48 hours | Enterprise onboarding |
Decision Guide
The honest answer.
Choose Everlaw if:
- --Your firm regularly handles large-scale litigation with document productions exceeding 100,000 pages.
- --You need native eDiscovery tools: deduplication, privilege logging, Bates stamping, and review workflows.
- --Producing documents to opposing counsel with full chain-of-custody documentation is required.
- --Your firm has a dedicated legal technology or litigation support team to manage the platform.
Choose Mi Assist Legal if:
- Your firm handles routine case volumes where a full eDiscovery platform is more than you need.
- You want fast natural language search across your own accumulated case files and client documents.
- All document processing must stay on-premise with no cloud transmission of client data.
- Budget for enterprise eDiscovery software is not available for your practice.
FAQ
Common questions.
Is Everlaw designed for small law firms?
Everlaw is primarily designed for law firms and legal departments handling large-scale litigation with significant eDiscovery requirements. Its pricing, feature set, and onboarding process are calibrated for enterprise and Am Law firm use. Small to mid-size firms doing routine litigation, family law, or transactional work typically do not need or use dedicated eDiscovery platforms.
Does Mi Assist Legal replace eDiscovery tools?
No. Mi Assist Legal and eDiscovery platforms like Everlaw serve different functions. eDiscovery tools manage receiving, reviewing, coding, and producing large document productions in litigation. Mi Assist Legal manages searching your own accumulated case files for information with AI-powered queries. If your firm handles matters requiring formal eDiscovery workflows, both tools have a role -- one for managed productions, one for everyday case file search.
How does Mi Assist Legal handle large document productions?
If you receive a document production and load it into Mi Assist Legal, you can search it using natural language queries and get answers with document and page citations. This works for productions of manageable size (up to several hundred thousand pages depending on hardware). It does not provide eDiscovery-specific features like privilege log generation, Bates numbering, or responsiveness coding workflows. For those features, a dedicated eDiscovery platform is appropriate.
Can law firms use both Everlaw and Mi Assist Legal?
Yes. They are complementary for litigation-heavy firms. Everlaw manages formal eDiscovery matters with large document productions and review workflows. Mi Assist Legal handles the everyday case file search across your accumulated matters: searching depositions, finding contradictions in medical records, locating prior settlement terms. Many litigation firms would benefit from having both tools serving their respective functions.
What security standards does Mi Assist Legal meet?
Because Mi Assist Legal runs entirely on your hardware, security is determined by your own network and physical security policies. There is no third-party infrastructure to audit. The system does not transmit data externally. For firms with specific security requirements (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA-adjacent workflows), on-premise deployment means you apply your own security framework rather than depending on a vendor's certification.
Next Step
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