Installing and Using the LeanLaw Desktop Timer App

The LeanLaw Desktop Tracker is a lightweight app for Windows and Mac that lets you track time, run timers, and log entries without keeping a browser open. All activity syncs automatically to LeanLaw.

Feature	What It Does
My Matters	View all your assigned matters and create time entries or start timers directly from the list
My Day	See all time entries for a selected date and edit them inline
Timers	Run multiple start/stop timers simultaneously; convert any timer into a time entry
Auto-Sync	All entries created in the Desktop Tracker sync automatically to LeanLaw

📋 Prerequisite: You must already have an active LeanLaw account to use the Desktop Tracker. The app is available for Windows (PC) and Mac.

Installing the Desktop Tracker

Step 1: Open Settings

Click the gear icon ⚙️ in the top-right corner of LeanLaw.

Step 2: Go to Tools

Under My Settings, select the Tools tab.

Step 3: Install

Click Install next to LeanLaw Desktop Tracker. This downloads the installer to your device.

Troubleshooting Installation Warnings

Desktop operating systems may show security warnings for downloaded applications. These are expected — the LeanLaw Desktop Tracker is safe to install.

Windows: 'This file may be harmful' Warning

A warning may appear next to leanlaw.exe in your browser's download bar.

Action: Click the arrow menu next to the file and choose Keep, then Open.

Windows: 'Windows Protected Your PC' Screen

A blue Windows Defender SmartScreen prompt may appear.

Action: Click More Info, then click Run Anyway. The app is verified as safe.

✅ Safe to proceed: Both of these warnings are triggered because the app is distributed outside the Microsoft Store. The LeanLaw Desktop Tracker is a legitimate, verified application.

Using the Desktop Tracker

My Matters Tab

The My Matters tab lists all matters you have access to. From here you can:

Create a time entry: Click the + icon next to any matter to open the time entry form
Start a timer: Click the clock icon to start a running timer for that matter

My Day Tab

The My Day tab shows all time entries for the selected date. Click the pencil icon to edit any entry. You can adjust time using the arrows or type it manually. Click Save to Timesheet when done.

Timers Tab

The Timers tab shows all in-progress or paused timers. From here:

Start a new timer: Click Start Timer
Pause/resume: Click the pause icon on any running timer
Convert to time entry: Click the disk/save icon to turn a timer into a time entry — you'll be prompted to select a client, matter, and description before saving

💡 Note: You can have multiple timers open at once, but only one timer can be running at a time.

Mobile App (Alternative to Desktop Tracker)

LeanLaw also offers a free mobile app for iOS and Android. It supports time entries, expenses, timers, and matter viewing — all syncing automatically to your LeanLaw account.

Platform	How to Install
iPhone / iPad (iOS)	Search for 'LeanLaw' in the App Store and tap Install
Android	Search for 'LeanLaw by UserFirst Software' in the Google Play Store and tap Install

📋 Mobile limitations: Matters are currently view-only on the mobile app — you can view matter details but cannot create or edit matters from mobile. All other core features (time, expenses, timers) are fully functional.