2005
AffiniPay begins
AffiniPay is founded with a mission to simplify payments for professionals, setting the stage for two decades of innovation and service.
Powering a world where professionals thrive
At 8am™, we’re on a mission to help professionals do their best work.
Founded in 2005, 8am (formerly AffiniPay) is a professional business platform built for legal, accounting, and client-focused professionals. Our purpose-built solutions simplify operations, ensure compliance, and support profitable growth—so professionals can stay focused on their clients and the work that moves their business forward.
At 8am, we help professionals rediscover the joy that drew them to their work—and the opportunity ahead.
Our solutions
One ecosystem, every advantage
Integrated by design, our solutions help professionals manage their firm today and stay ready for what’s next—so they can move forward with confidence.
Message from Dru Armstrong, CEO of 8am
“8am brings together everything we’ve created into a unified, trusted platform designed to deliver even more value to professionals. It’s a name that speaks to focus, structure, and purpose—the way our customers begin each day, and the way we show up for them.”
Message from Leslie Witt, CPO of 8am
“This rebrand aligns our long-term vision with every user interaction creating an 8am platform that feels complete, cohesive, and designed for the way professionals actually work.”
Message from Nate Skinner, CMO of 8am
“We’re not changing for change’s sake. We’re making it simpler and easier to see who we are, what we stand for, and how we can help you move your business forward.”
We’re on a mission to help you succeed
Our history
Trusted by over 260,000 professionals and counting
Customer stories
Purpose-built solutions, proven in practice.
Every professional has a unique vision. At 8am, we help bring yours to life—with purpose-built technology and always-on support.
“8am is the best product I could find after looking into almost every cloud-based case management software. It's easy from beginning to end.”
Josh Jones
Founder
Firm: Josh Jones Law, P.A.
Industry: Personal injury
Company size: Small
"We would have to adopt four or five other platforms to replace 8am.”
Benson Varghese
Managing Partner
Firm: Varghese Summersett PLLC
Industry: Personal injury, Criminal defense
Company size: Large
“With 8am, my business is getting paid faster and more reliably.”
Dr. Cozette White
Owner and CPA
Firm: My Financial Home Enterprises
Industry: Accounting
Company size: Midsize
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