CRM migration

Migrate from MyCase to HubSpot

Field-level mapping, validation, and rollback between MyCase and HubSpot. We move data and schema; workflows are rebuilt natively in HubSpot.

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MyCase

Source

HubSpot

Destination

HubSpot logo

Compatibility

92%

11 of 12

objects map 1:1 between MyCase and HubSpot.

Complexity

BStandard

Timeline

48–72 hours

Rollback included Accuracy guarantee Field-level validation

Overview

What this migration involves

MyCase organizes legal practice data around matters (cases), clients, and documents with a firm-centric data model optimized for law firms. HubSpot organizes around contacts, companies, deals, and tickets in a marketing-and-sales CRM model. These fundamental architectural differences drive most of the mapping complexity: MyCase's case-to-contact relationships become HubSpot's contact-to-company associations, and MyCase's matter statuses (Open, Pending, Closed) map to HubSpot's deal pipeline stages or custom pick‑list fields. We migrate contacts, companies, matters, custom fields, documents, calendar events, and user assignments while preserving original create dates, timestamps, and attorney assignments so HubSpot reporting reflects the full engagement history from day one. We do not migrate MyCase workflows, billing configurations, QuickBooks sync settings, or court e‑filing integrations — those are destination‑side rebuilds. Our migration mechanism reads from MyCase's API (rate‑limited at 25 requests per second per the API documentation) and writes to HubSpot's REST API, running a sample migration first to validate field‑level accuracy and then executing a delta‑pickup window before final cutover to capture any changes made during the transition.

Field-level fidelity

Every standard and custom field arrives verified.

Schema-aware mapping

AI proposes the map; you confirm before any record moves.

Relationships preserved

Parent–child, lookups, and ownership stay linked.

Full activity history

Calls, emails, meetings — with original timestamps.

Attachments & notes

Documents, uploads, and inline notes move with the record.

Why teams make this switch

Two sides of the same decision

Leaving

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MyCase

What's pushing teams away

  • QuickBooks integration syncs one direction only—deleting a transaction in MyCase does not remove it in QuickBooks, and the sync can get stuck, forcing manual reconciliation that solo practitioners find disruptive.
  • Users report missing billing features that mid-size firms require: inability to bulk-update rates on past time entries, limited flat-fee case management, and manual invoice adjustments across multiple sections.
  • UI changes between releases (especially around notifications and client message navigation) create friction for staff trained on earlier layouts, per Capterra and G2 reviews.
  • Advanced features including the open API are gated behind the $109/user/month Advanced tier, so growing firms hit feature ceilings on lower plans and face a pricing cliff.
  • Firms outgrowing the platform report that Clio's integration marketplace and enterprise features better support scaling case volume, which drives switchers toward larger legal CRMs.

Choosing

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HubSpot

What's pulling them in

  • Lowest barrier to entry of any major CRM — the free tier with unlimited contacts lets teams validate fit before committing to a paid plan, according to G2 and Capterra reviewers.
  • Native integration between the CRM and sales engagement tools (sequences, email tracking, dialer) means no separate sync configuration, a theme across G2 Sales Hub reviews.
  • Pipeline visualization, deal tracking, and automated workflows are consistently praised as intuitive and easy to set up without developer involvement.
  • Strong onboarding for new team members — reviewers on Capterra and G2 highlight how quickly new reps become productive without formal training.
  • The HubSpot platform ecosystem (Marketing, Sales, Service, CMS hubs) allows growing companies to consolidate tools without building new integrations.

Object mapping

How MyCase objects map to HubSpot

Each row shows how a MyCase object lands in HubSpot, including any object-level transformations, lookup resolution, or schema-design dependencies.

Typical mapping — final map is confirmed during the sample migration step.

MyCase

Contact (Client)

maps to

HubSpot

Contact

1:1
Fully supported

MyCase clients map directly to HubSpot contacts. Each client contact record migrates with name, email, phone, address, and primary matter association. Client type (individual vs. business) determines whether a Company record is also created in HubSpot. If the client type is Business, FlitStack also creates a corresponding Company record and links the contact to it via a primary association.

MyCase

Contact (Business Client)

maps to

HubSpot

Company

1:many
Fully supported

When MyCase contact type is 'Business', the organization name maps to a HubSpot Company record. The individual contact at that business maps as a HubSpot Contact linked to the Company via primary association. If multiple individuals exist for the same organization, each becomes a separate Contact record, all associated with the same Company.

MyCase

Matter (Case)

maps to

HubSpot

Deal

1:1
Fully supported

MyCase matters map to HubSpot Deals. Matter status (Open, Pending, Closed, On Hold) maps to a HubSpot Deal stage via value mapping. Matter number and case type are preserved as custom properties on the Deal record. All matter-level custom fields are also transferred as custom properties on the Deal, preserving data such as practice area, court jurisdiction, and opposing counsel.

MyCase

Matter Custom Fields

maps to

HubSpot

Custom Properties on Deal

1:1
Fully supported

Any MyCase custom fields defined on a matter (e.g., practice area, court jurisdiction, opposing counsel) become HubSpot custom properties on the Deal. Field type is preserved: text, number, date, and pick‑list map to their HubSpot equivalents. If a custom field contains a list of values, FlitStack creates a corresponding pick‑list property in HubSpot and maps each value individually.

MyCase

Contact Custom Fields

maps to

HubSpot

Custom Properties on Contact

1:1
Fully supported

MyCase custom fields on contacts (e.g., referral source, client since date, bar number for attorney contacts) become HubSpot contact custom properties. Client‑specific metadata is preserved as read‑only or editable custom properties based on field settings. If a contact has multiple values for a pick‑list field, each value is imported as a separate entry in the HubSpot property.

MyCase

Document / Attachment

maps to

HubSpot

HubSpot Files

1:1
Fully supported

MyCase Drive files attached to matters are downloaded and re-uploaded to the corresponding HubSpot Deal record. File size limits apply (HubSpot default 25MB per file). Folder hierarchy in MyCase Drive is not preserved — flat file list on the Deal record.

MyCase

Calendar Event

maps to

HubSpot

Engagement (Meeting)

1:1
Fully supported

MyCase calendar events associated with matters map to HubSpot engagements with type 'meeting'. Original start/end times, invitees, and matter association are preserved. Recurring events are expanded into individual engagement records. All meeting descriptions and location details are also transferred as part of the engagement record.

MyCase

Task

maps to

HubSpot

Engagement (Task)

1:1
Fully supported

MyCase tasks linked to matters map to HubSpot engagement tasks on the corresponding Deal. Task status (complete/incomplete), due date, and assignee are preserved. Uncompleted tasks migrate as open HubSpot tasks. If a task has a description or notes, those are imported as the engagement task's body, allowing full context to be available in HubSpot.

MyCase

User (Attorney/Staff)

maps to

HubSpot

HubSpot User

1:1
Fully supported

MyCase users are resolved by email match against HubSpot users. Responsible attorney assignments on matters become owner assignments on HubSpot Deals. Unmatched users are flagged for manual assignment before migration. If a user is unmatched, FlitStack records the original MyCase role and ID in a custom property on the record for later reference.

MyCase

Billing / Time Entry

maps to

HubSpot

No Equivalent

1:1
Fully supported

MyCase time entries, invoices, and billing records do not map to HubSpot objects. HubSpot has no native billing or invoicing model. Time entry history is preserved as notes on the Deal for reference, but billing must be handled in MyCase or rebuilt in a separate accounting system.

MyCase

Workflow / Automation

maps to

HubSpot

HubSpot Workflows

1:1
Fully supported

MyCase workflows and automated task triggers do not migrate. The workflow definitions can be exported as a PDF reference document for your team to rebuild in HubSpot's workflow builder. This is a manual process — FlitStack does not migrate automation logic.

MyCase

QuickBooks Sync Config

maps to

HubSpot

No Equivalent

1:1
Fully supported

MyCase's QuickBooks Online integration configuration does not transfer. If you use QuickBooks for accounting, you will need to set up the HubSpot-QuickBooks integration separately post-migration. MyCase billing data remains in MyCase for historical reference. All billing-related records, such as invoices and trust transactions, stay in MyCase and can be exported as PDF for archiving if needed.

Gotchas + challenges

What specifically takes care here

Platform-specific issues from each side, plus the pair-specific challenges that don't show up on either platform's page on its own.

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MyCase gotchas

High

QuickBooks sync is strictly one-directional

High

Advanced API access is tier-gated

Medium

Document migration requires offline file transfer

Medium

Bulk rate updates on historical time entries are not supported

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HubSpot gotchas

High

Marketing Contacts billing model is migration-critical

High

Feature tier gating is not visible until onboarding

Medium

Mandatory onboarding fees inflate year-one cost

Medium

HubSpot CSV importer cannot migrate engagements or attachments

Medium

Custom objects require Enterprise and a pre-existing schema

Pair-specific challenges

  • MyCase billing and time entries have no HubSpot equivalent

    MyCase stores time entries, invoices, flat-fee billing records, and IOLTA trust accounting data that has no direct equivalent in HubSpot CRM. HubSpot has no native billing, invoicing, or trust accounting model. FlitStack preserves time entry history as notes on the associated Deal record, but the financial records themselves remain in MyCase. Firms must decide whether to keep MyCase active for billing purposes or migrate to a separate accounting platform post-migration. This is a high-impact decision point before migration scoping.

  • Matter-to-contact relationships require explicit mapping logic

    MyCase permits a single contact to be linked to multiple matters (for example, a client with three active cases). HubSpot's DealContactRelation object supports such many‑to‑many links but each association must be created as a distinct junction record. During migration FlitStack creates a Deal‑to‑Contact link for every matter‑contact pair present in MyCase. If a contact in your data is associated with more than ten matters, the migration process runs extra validation checks to confirm that each junction record is generated correctly and that no associations are dropped or duplicated.

  • MyCase custom fields per matter require destination custom property creation

    MyCase's custom field model allows firms to define arbitrary custom fields on matters (e.g., Court_Jurisdiction__c, Opposing_Counsel__c, Trial_Date__c). HubSpot requires these to be pre-created as custom properties on the Deal object before data lands. The field type must match: MyCase text fields become HubSpot text properties, pick‑lists become HubSpot pick‑list properties. If your MyCase setup has more than 30 custom matter fields, pre‑creating all of them in HubSpot before migration day is the longest planning step.

  • MyCase API rate limit constrains migration throughput

    MyCase's API documentation sets a rate limit of 25 requests per second per client. When migrating 25,000 or more matter records that carry multi‑field payloads, the limit extends the overall migration duration considerably. FlitStack respects this ceiling by throttling outbound calls and automatically retrying any HTTP 429 responses with exponential backoff. For large‑volume transfers the migration may be split across several windows or scheduled during off‑peak hours so that each batch completes within the allowed request rate. This approach keeps the process stable and avoids hitting the limit mid‑run.

  • QuickBooks sync configuration does not migrate

    MyCase's bidirectional QuickBooks Online sync — encompassing chart of accounts mapping, invoice templates, and payment‑recording rules — is a MyCase‑specific integration that cannot be replicated directly in HubSpot. If your firm depends on this sync for accounts payable, trust accounting, or client billing, you will need to assess HubSpot's separate QuickBooks integration after migration. Until that alternative workflow is tested and confirmed functional, MyCase should remain active for all billing activities to avoid interruption of your accounting processes.

Migration approach

Six steps for a successful MyCase to HubSpot data migration

  1. Audit MyCase data and confirm HubSpot schema readiness

    FlitStack connects to MyCase via API using your credentials and inventories all contacts, matters, custom fields, documents, calendar events, and user accounts. We deliver a data audit report listing record counts per object, custom field definitions, and matter-contact association counts. You then create the corresponding custom properties in HubSpot for any MyCase custom fields that don't have a direct HubSpot equivalent. This step confirms scope and flags any data quality issues (duplicate contacts, missing email addresses) before migration begins.

  2. Resolve users and attorney assignments by email

    MyCase user accounts (attorneys, paralegals, admins) are matched against HubSpot user email addresses. FlitStack generates a match report identifying which MyCase users have a corresponding HubSpot user and which do not. Unmatched users are assigned to a fallback HubSpot user or held for manual owner assignment post‑migration. No Deal or Contact lands without a valid HubSpot owner. During matching, FlitStack also records the original MyCase role for audit purposes, and if a fallback owner is used, the original attorney name is stored in a custom property on the record.

  3. Run sample migration with field-level diff

    A representative slice of records — typically 100–300 contacts and 50–100 matters — migrates to HubSpot in a test environment. FlitStack generates a field-level diff report comparing source MyCase values against destination HubSpot values for every mapped field. You review the diff to verify matter status mapping, contact-company associations, custom property values, and owner assignments before the full migration runs.

  4. Execute full migration with delta-pickup window

    The full migration runs against HubSpot, respecting MyCase's 25 req/s API rate limit. Documents are downloaded from MyCase Drive and re-uploaded to HubSpot Files, linked to the corresponding Deal records. A delta-pickup window (24–48 hours after initial run) captures any records modified in MyCase during the migration window. FlitStack's audit log records every operation, and one-click rollback is available if reconciliation fails.

  5. Validate record counts, associations, and file links

    Post‑migration, FlitStack generates a validation report comparing MyCase source counts against HubSpot destination counts for contacts, companies, deals, engagements, and files. Association counts (matter‑to‑contact links) are spot‑checked against the source, and a sample of migrated files is opened to verify readability. The report also includes field‑level reconciliation for key properties such as status, owner, and custom fields. You then confirm the deal pipeline view in HubSpot matches the expected matter distribution before signing off. Any discrepancies are investigated and corrected before the migration is marked complete.

Platform deep dives

Context on both ends of the pair

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MyCase

Source

Strengths

  • All-in-one practice management combines case files, client comms, billing, and docs in a single platform.
  • Client portal with secure document sharing reduces reliance on third-party file-sharing tools.
  • Built-in texting and e-signature are included at all tiers, avoiding per-transaction fees.
  • Workflow automation auto-generates tasks and calendared deadlines on new case creation.
  • AffiniPay parentage ties payments tightly to practice management through LawPay integration.

Weaknesses

  • Open API and advanced document management require the Advanced tier at $109/user/month.
  • One-way QuickBooks sync means billing deletions in MyCase must be manually voided in QuickBooks.
  • Cannot bulk-update rates on past time entries—each record requires individual editing.
  • UI changes between releases have caused navigation friction, especially around notifications.
  • Document automation templates are tied to the original creator's machine and cannot be exported.
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HubSpot

Destination

Strengths

  • Genuinely useful free CRM tier with no seat limit on contact records.
  • All-in-one sales engagement layer (sequences, email tracking, calling, dialer) embedded natively in the CRM, eliminating a separate integration.
  • Intuitive interface and fast onboarding for individual reps, per G2 and Capterra reviews.
  • Workflow automation triggers across contacts, deals, and tickets with a visual builder.
  • API coverage for all standard objects including custom objects at Enterprise tier.

Weaknesses

  • Pricing model is contact-based at the marketing layer — importing all records as marketing contacts can multiply the monthly bill by 4×.
  • Feature tier cliffs are frequent surprises: sequences, calling, advanced reporting, and quoting are all gated, often requiring plan upgrades mid-implementation.
  • Mandatory onboarding fees at Professional ($1,500) and Enterprise ($3,500) are not prominently disclosed on the pricing page.
  • API rate limits are restrictive for bulk migration — burst limits of 100-200 req/10sec and search endpoint limits of 4 req/sec require careful job queuing.
  • Custom objects, additional pipelines, and advanced forecasting are Enterprise-only, making cost projections difficult for growing teams.

Complexity grading

How hard is this migration?

Standard CRM migration. 2 of 8 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.

B

Overall complexity

Standard migration

Derived from compatibility, mapping clarity, API constraints, and data volume across MyCase and HubSpot.

  • Object compatibility

    B

    2 of 8 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.

  • Field mapping clarity

    C

    Field mapping is derived from defaults — final spec confirmed during the sample migration.

  • Timeline complexity

    B

    8-object category — typical timelines run 2–7 days end-to-end.

  • API constraints

    B

    MyCase: 25 requests per second per client.

  • Data volume sensitivity

    B

    MyCase doesn't expose a bulk API — REST + parallelization used for high-volume runs.

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Most MyCase-to-HubSpot migrations complete in 48–72 hours of clock time for under 25,000 total records (contacts plus matters). Larger firms with 100,000+ records or 50+ custom matter fields extend to 7–10 days. MyCase's API rate limit of 25 requests per second is the primary throughput constraint. The longest planning step is pre-creating HubSpot custom properties to match MyCase's custom field inventory.

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