DATEV Anwalt
Germany's leading software suite for law firms and notaries
- Data residency
- EU only
- DPA available
- Yes
- Pricing
- Subscription
- Art. 9 data
- Not suitable
Who this tool is for
Industries
- Law firms handling client trust funds
- Attorneys needing RVG-correct billing
- Notaries requiring beA workflows
- Firms already in the DATEV ecosystem
DATEV Anwalt is DATEV's software suite for law firms and notaries in Germany, widely regarded as the de-facto standard. It covers trust accounting (Fremdgeldverwaltung), legal billing under RVG and StBVV, and integration with the beA (besonderes elektronisches Anwaltspostfach).
Data is processed in DATEV's Nuremberg data center, and an AV-Vertrag is provided. The trust-accounting functions support the bookkeeping duties under §43a BRAO, which matters for firms handling client funds.
For German attorneys and notaries who need RVG-correct billing, compliant Fremdgeld handling and native beA workflows from an established German provider, DATEV Anwalt is the obvious reference point.
Pros and cons
Strengths
- beA integration built in
- RVG and StBVV billing support
- Trust accounting for §43a BRAO duties
- DATEV Nuremberg data center
- De-facto standard for German firms
Trade-offs
- No free tier — subscription only
- Germany-focused, limited beyond DE
- Ecosystem can create vendor lock-in
Where it sits with GDPR
Good fit for
- Processing in DATEV Nuremberg data center
- AV-Vertrag provided
- Supports confidential beA communication
Think twice / not suitable for
- Client mandate data demands strict Berufsgeheimnis controls
- Trust-fund records require careful access governance
Data protection note
DATEV-Rechenzentrum Nürnberg; de-facto Standard für §43a BRAO Buchhaltung; AV-Vertrag.
Frequently asked questions
Does DATEV Anwalt integrate with beA?
Yes, it integrates the besonderes elektronisches Anwaltspostfach (beA).
Does it support RVG billing?
Yes, it covers legal billing under RVG and StBVV.
Where is DATEV Anwalt data processed?
In the DATEV data center in Nuremberg, with an AV-Vertrag provided.
Can it manage client trust funds?
Yes, it provides Fremdgeldverwaltung supporting §43a BRAO bookkeeping duties.
Reviews are written and reviewed by Eduardo personally. They describe what a tool does and where it sits with data protection, but they do not constitute legal advice.