Computrac Announces Integration With Microsoft Outlook 98.

Richardson, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 1998--CompuTrac, Inc. (AMEX:LLB) extends the ability for attorneys and law firm personnel to share key contact information stored in their CompuTrac Law Firm Management System (LFMS) for Windows database directly with Microsoft Outlook 98.

"CompuTrac LFMS for Windows has done an excellent job of simplifying the technological complexities of law firms, by fully exploiting Microsoft Office and making important firm data easily accessible. Now legal users can have all of their critical information accessible from one, easy-to-use interface in Microsoft Outlook 98--client contacts based in CompuTrac LFMS for Windows, personal contacts, email, schedules, and tasks," said Cory Linton, legal marketing manager at Microsoft. By implementing Windows technology, many attorneys hope to increase their productivity and gain simple access to key firm or client data. As a Microsoft Certified Solution Provider Partner, the highest designation for Microsoft Solution Providers, CompuTrac chose Microsoft Outlook 98 as one of their key applications for solving contact management and productivity problems. By having Outlook integrated with your time and billing database, you can easily handle the following tasks:

-- Maintain one database for all firm client and matter contact

information. When you update your contact information within

CompuTrac LFMS for Windows it automatically updates the contact

files within Outlook. No more hassle entering or changing

information in multiple databases or software programs.

-- Search, maintain or access personal or firm-specific client

contact information directly from your desktop through Outlook.

-- Integrate contact information with your calendar, making Outlook

an ideal solution for case management. Combine Email, scheduling

and electronic alarm notification and you won't miss important

appointments or deadlines.

-- Use Outlook's Journal feature to record important client notes or

even assist in tracking outstanding accounts receivable 

collection activities.

-- Make client communication or direct mail marketing a snap with

grouping and mail merge.

-- Make Outlook easy to use for your firm by using the form design

wizard. This allows you to view and track the specific data

fields your firm needs.

CompuTrac's integration with Outlook is another step in helping firms maximize the productivity of attorneys and law firm personnel by connecting best of breed tools to one common database. In so doing, firms spend less money and time, while realizing a faster return on their current investment in technology.

CompuTrac develops, markets, services and supports computer software designed specifically for the legal profession. Visit CompuTrac on the World Wide Web at http://www.computrac.com. For information on CompuTrac contact Roger Young ([e-mail]). For information on CompuTrac LFMS for Windows contact Deb Greening ([e-mail]) or call toll free at 888/234-6800.

Note to Editors: CompuTrac is a registered trademark of CompuTrac, Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Outlook 98 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Point your browser to the Microsoft legal industry home page at http//:www.microsoft.com/industry/legal/.