What is the difference between unique and non-unique matter numbers?
If each matter that is entered in your system has a unique number and NO two matters are the same then you can set your system up as using unique matters numbers. If however, you have the same matters numbers across clients then you must answer no to this system setup question. For example if you have a client whose number is SMITH has a matter number 001 and a matter 002, and you also have a client JONES who has a matter 001 then you DO NOT have unique matter numbers. However, if you had a client whose number is SMITH and who has a matter 9901234 and a matters 9901235 and you also have a client JONES who has a matter 9901236 etc. etc. etc. then you probably do have unique matters numbers. If you have unique matter numbers the system will not ask for you that matter’s client number when entering client adjustment, time tickets, trust deposits etc. etc. etc. It is a time saver! It also makes it so you do not have to remember client numbers as well as matter numbers.
