Born from Experience
Lawft was founded by Benson Varghese, who understands the challenges of scaling a law practice because he has lived them. In 2014, Varghese launched what would become Varghese Summersett—a firm that has since grown into one of the nation’s fastest-expanding legal practices. Under the leadership of Varghese and his wife Anna Summersett, the firm earned three consecutive spots on the Inc. 5000 list, expanded to four Texas offices, built a team of over 70 professionals, and developed expertise across criminal defense, family law, and personal injury.
But rapid growth revealed a critical gap in the legal industry.
The Problem Lawft Solves
While building Varghese Summersett, Varghese discovered that existing legal software fell short of what growing firms actually need. The legal industry lagged behind others in three crucial areas:
Going Beyond Case Management
Scaling requires comprehensive processes, accessible metrics, KPI tracking, and automated service thresholds to ensure consistent client communication—not just case organization.
Creating Efficiency Through Automation
Law firms needed automated workflows, personalized messaging, and robust document assembly to free lawyers from administrative tasks and focus on practicing law.
Reliably Integrating AI and Agentic Workflows
The industry lacked secure, reliable ways to leverage artificial intelligence and automated workflows without compromising client confidentiality or professional standards.
These insights, detailed in Varghese’s book Tapped In: Lessons for Law Firm Growth, became the foundation for Lawft.
Designed by Lawyers, for Lawyers
This philosophy drives every aspect of Lawft’s development. Every feature in the platform emerged from real input by practicing attorneys and law firm staff, including the team at Varghese Summersett. The company built solutions for actual pain points, not theoretical problems.
Varghese’s experience across multiple practice areas—from criminal defense to family law to personal injury—gives Lawft unique insight into diverse billing models (flat fee, hourly, and contingency) and operational challenges. This breadth of knowledge ensures the platform serves firms regardless of their specialty or structure.
A Platform That Evolves
Lawft’s agility sets the company apart. The team rolls out new features every two weeks, responding rapidly to user feedback and industry changes. Since the company’s debut as a finalist in the 2025 ABA TECHSHOW Startup Alley, Lawft has helped firms reduce administrative overhead, improve client satisfaction, and make data-driven growth decisions.
Complete Integration, Simplified Operations
Rather than forcing firms to juggle multiple disconnected tools, Lawft provides a unified platform that includes:
Lead and Case Management
Streamlined tracking from initial contact through case resolution
Client Experience Tools
Automated NPS surveys, sentiment analysis, and secure messaging
Financial Management
Three-way trust accounting, revenue projections, and flexible payment processing
AI-Powered Efficiency
Document summarization, automated time tracking, and smart document assembly
Growth Analytics
KPI dashboards and real-time financial insights for strategic planning
Lawft’s cloud-based infrastructure ensures security, scalability, and accessibility while the platform’s AI features proactively identify client concerns and streamline routine tasks.
The Lawft Advantage
What makes Lawft different isn’t just the technology—it’s the understanding behind it. The team knows what it takes to grow a law firm because they have done it. The platform eliminates operational friction so firms can focus on what matters: serving clients and expanding their practice.
Building the Future of Legal Practice
As Lawft continues advancing its AI capabilities and expanding integrations, the company’s mission remains constant: empowering law firms to operate more efficiently and grow more strategically.
Ready to transform your practice? Contact Lawft to discover how the platform can support your firm’s growth journey.