E-Signature · Built for Lawyers

E-Signatures Built for
Attorneys

Retainer agreements, NDAs, settlement releases, and engagement letters — signed by clients in minutes, with court-admissible audit trails. No chasing. No paper.

Free plan available · No credit card required · ESIGN Act compliant

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Key Features

Everything You Need

Built-in features that save time and close deals faster.

Legal Admissibility

Court-Admissible Signatures with Full Evidence Chain

Every document signed through Zignature includes a Certificate of Completion that documents signer identity, IP address, geolocation, device fingerprint, and timestamp — the complete evidentiary record for authentication under Federal Rule of Evidence 901 and its state equivalents. The document is sealed with a cryptographic hash that proves no post-signing alteration.

  • FRE 901 authentication — meets federal and state authentication standards for electronic records.
  • SHA-256 document seal — proves the signed document was never altered after execution.
  • Complete signer evidence — IP, GPS, device, timestamp, and email authentication documented.

Court-Admissible Signatures with Full Evidence Chain

Every document signed through Zignature includes a Certificate of Completion that documents signer identity, IP address,...

Included on all plans
Client Experience

Clients Sign in Minutes — No Firm Visit Required

Your client receives a professionally branded email from your firm and signs the retainer, engagement letter, or NDA in under 2 minutes on their phone — without traveling to your office. Automatic reminders follow up with slow signers so you don't have to make awkward follow-up calls.

  • Branded firm experience — your firm's logo and colors on every signing email.
  • No client account required — recipients sign through a unique link without creating an account.
  • Automatic reminders — configurable follow-up sequences stop you from chasing clients.

Clients Sign in Minutes — No Firm Visit Required

Your client receives a professionally branded email from your firm and signs the retainer, engagement letter, or NDA in ...

Included on all plans
Practice Management

Integrates with Clio, MyCase, and Other Practice Management

Zignature connects to Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther, and other legal practice management software via REST API and Zapier. Trigger engagement letter sends when a new matter is opened, write signed status back to the matter record, and auto-upload completed PDFs to the client file.

  • Clio & MyCase integration — triggered sends and automatic matter file uploads.
  • Matter-based document organization — documents organized by client and matter automatically.
  • Billing system sync — signed engagement letters trigger billing setup in your practice management system.

Integrates with Clio, MyCase, and Other Practice Management

Zignature connects to Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther, and other legal practice management software via REST API and Zapie...

Included on all plans
Use Cases

Works for Every Scenario

From simple agreements to complex multi-party workflows.

Client Retainer Agreements

Get signed retainer agreements before billing the first hour. Clients sign on their phone the evening of the initial consultation — while motivation is highest.

Engagement & Fee Letters

Formal engagement letters with fee structure, billing rate, and scope of representation signed before matter opening.

Non-Disclosure Agreements

Quick NDA signing with prospective clients during intake, before any privileged information is disclosed.

Settlement & Release Agreements

Settlement agreements and release of claims with multi-party sequential signing — plaintiff, defendant, insurer — all documented with timestamps.

Informed Consent Documents

Conflict waiver letters, informed consent for dual representation, and limited scope representation agreements with acknowledgment documentation.

Expert & Consulting Agreements

Expert witness agreements, litigation consulting contracts, and eDiscovery vendor agreements — all digitally executed.

How It Works

Up and Running in Minutes

No training required. Send your first document today.

1

Upload Your Document

Drag and drop any PDF, Word doc, or upload from Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive.

2

Add Fields & Recipients

Place signature, date, initials, and text fields. Assign each field to the right signer in seconds.

3

Send & Track

Recipients get a branded email and sign from any device — no account needed. Track opens and completions in real time.

4

Done — Fully Signed

Every signer receives a completed PDF with a tamper-proof audit trail. Automatically stored and searchable.

Modern Client Signatures for Your Law Firm

Join law firms using Zignature to eliminate paper retainer agreements. Free plan available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know.

Are e-signatures admissible in court for legal documents?

Yes. Electronic signatures are admissible in court under the federal ESIGN Act and applicable state laws. The Zignature Certificate of Completion — documenting signer identity, IP address, geolocation, timestamp, and document hash — satisfies the authentication requirements under Federal Rule of Evidence 901 and its state equivalents.

Can Zignature be used for retainer agreements under state bar rules?

Yes. Most state bar associations expressly permit electronic retainer agreements. The ABA's Model Rules don't require wet signatures on engagement letters. Zignature's audit trail provides stronger evidence of client consent than most paper alternatives, making it defensible in fee dispute proceedings.

Does Zignature support qualified electronic signatures (QES) for EU matters?

Yes. Through the eIDEasy integration, Zignature supports Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) under the EU's eIDAS Regulation — the highest legal signature standard in the EU, equivalent to a handwritten signature. This is relevant for cross-border matters involving EU clients or EU-governed agreements.

How does Zignature handle settlement agreements with multiple parties?

Settlement agreements often require signatures from plaintiff, defendant, and potentially multiple insurers. Zignature's sequential signing routes the document to each party in the configured order. Each party signs independently, and the final executed PDF includes all signatures with individual timestamps — the complete execution record for court filing.

Can I integrate Zignature with my legal practice management software?

Yes. Zignature integrates with Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther, Smokeball, and other practice management platforms via API and Zapier. Configure automatic engagement letter sends when new matters are opened in your practice management system, with signed documents automatically uploaded to the matter file.

How do I handle documents that require notarization?

For notarized documents, Zignature integrates with Remote Online Notarization (RON) providers such as Notarize and Proof. You can complete the electronic signature and RON notarization in a connected workflow, with the fully notarized document stored in your Zignature account.

Is attorney-client privilege maintained when using e-signature software?

Zignature encrypts all documents at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.3). Access controls limit document visibility to authorized users in your firm. SOC 2 Type II certification documents the security controls supporting privilege protection. Your firm is responsible for implementing appropriate access controls for each matter.

Can Zignature handle large documents like commercial contracts or court filings?

Yes. Zignature supports documents of any size and length. Complex commercial agreements with multiple exhibits, schedules, and attachments can all be combined into a single signing package. There's no page limit or file size restriction that would prevent handling large legal documents.

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