“8am allows me to focus on what matters most: making sure my clients are feeling heard and their needs are being met.” — Stephen L. Thomas Jr., Founder and Principal Attorney of The Law Office of Stephen L. Thomas Jr.
Since its opening in 2017, The Law Office of Stephen L. Thomas Jr. has been a trusted advocate for Baltimore residents facing personal injury or criminal charges. Founder and principal attorney Stephen L. Thomas Jr. and his team are committed to treating every client like family and standing up for those who can’t stand up for themselves. But as the practice grew, so did the challenges of balancing personal service with a heavier caseload. That’s when Thomas turned to 8am—the professional business platform built to help legal professionals simplify operations, ensure compliance, and fuel growth. With solutions like 8am MyCase for case management and 8am LawPay for secure payments, The Thomas Law Firm can focus less on paperwork and more on people. We sat down with Thomas to discuss how MyCase and LawPay have transformed his workflow, strengthened client relationships, and given him back hours each week to focus on delivering justice.
From scattered processes to unified, smooth operations
Like many solo and small-firm attorneys, Thomas started out juggling a patchwork of tools—Microsoft Word for documents, separate platforms for PDFs, and manual invoicing. Case files were scattered, communications weren’t centralized, and billing was time-consuming and entirely manual. All of this resulted in late nights, lost weekends, and the constant worry that something might slip through the cracks. “I realized I couldn’t keep going like that,” Thomas says. “I needed a solution where everything was in one place.” As part of the 8am business platform, MyCase and LawPay work together to simplify every part of running a law practice—from managing case files and messages to handling invoices and documents. Automated intake forms and document generation take repetitive tasks off your plate, while integrated billing makes it easy for clients to pay however they prefer—by credit card, secure pay link, or even QR code. “It’s completely streamlined the way I work. Now I can focus on my cases instead of managing a dozen different tools.”
More time where it matters
With automation handling the busywork, Thomas estimates his firm saves 10–20 hours each week. That’s time he can put directly into preparing for trial, negotiating settlements, or connecting with clients.
“The amount of time I’ve gotten back is incredible. That time goes straight into my cases,” says Thomas. “I spend less time on admin tasks and more time connecting with my clients.”
For clients, the difference is just as clear. They can pay from anywhere, review documents on their own schedule, and track case progress in real time through the secure portal.
“An informed client is a confident client,” Thomas explains. “With MyCase and LawPay, my clients can see their case progress in real time and feel secure every step of the way.”
Growth without losing the personal touch
For The Thomas Law Firm, MyCase and LawPay aren’t just tools—they’re part of the firm’s commitment to care, transparency, and results.
“These [solutions] give me the time, focus, and peace of mind to fight for my clients with everything I’ve got,” Thomas says.
By freeing up time, reducing stress, and creating a more transparent process, MyCase and LawPay have helped The Thomas Law Firm grow without sacrificing the personal touch clients value most.
“Having 8am operating as a partner with the practice has allowed me to get back to why I became a lawyer in the first place.”
Focus on what matters most with 8am
Running a law firm is demanding, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With solutions like MyCase and LawPay, 8am takes care of the busywork—organizing your cases, speeding up billing and invoicing, and making payments simple and secure.
Ready to focus on people, not paperwork? Schedule a demo today.