The window that is closing
Thomson Reuters is shutting down Casetext and pushing its users toward a Westlaw subscription that runs $750 to $1,000 a month. For Am Law 100 firms, that is a rounding error. For a solo or small firm that built their research workflow around Casetext because it was affordable and good enough, it is unworkable.
The alternatives exist. Paxton.ai, Fastcase through a state bar membership, Bloomberg Law's solo tier, free PACER combined with targeted Westlaw day passes. The question is not whether an alternative exists. The question is which one fits your specific practice, your specific jurisdictions, and your specific research patterns.
What you send
A short intake form describing your current research workflow, the Casetext features you relied on most, your jurisdictions, your monthly research budget, and your willingness to use tools that require more attorney verification in exchange for lower cost.
What you get back in 48 hours
A 4-to-6 page written report with a recommended primary alternative and the reasoning behind it, a recommended secondary alternative for the gaps the primary tool does not cover, and a 30-day migration plan with specific actions.
Why this is time-sensitive
The Casetext shutdown is happening now. The migration audit is most valuable in the first few months after the shutdown, when solos and small firms are actively evaluating alternatives. Once the market settles, demand for this specific audit drops sharply. If you are deciding now, this is the right time to get a second opinion before you commit to a stack you will live with for the next three years.