Blackletter Technologies (also known as Velawsity) is a legal technology company founded by Karnig Kerkonian. The product Velawsity was a cloud-based client and matter management platform for solos and small firms, launched at ABA Techshow in March 2013. Featured secure client-lawyer communication and matter management. Has a US patent (SaaS framework for digital engagement and conclusion of clients by service professionals). Covered by LawNext (Robert Ambrogi) and AttorneyAtWork at launch. However: company appears largely dormant — 22 LinkedIn followers, 1 employee per RocketReach, no active website found, no recent activity beyond Crunchbase listing showing ‘Active’ status. Founder Karnig Kerkonian is listed as an ‘International Lawyer, Appellate Lawyer’ on LinkedIn who also teaches as adjunct professor. Analysis confidence: VERY LOW — product may no longer be commercially available.
Company Info
- Founder: Karnig Kerkonian
- Also known as: Velawsity
- Sector: Practice management for solos/small firms (possibly dormant)
What We Haven’t Verified
- Whether the product is still commercially available
- Current pricing and features
- No reviews on any platform
- No active website found
Workflows
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What practitioners struggle with
Real frustrations from legal professionals — the problems Blackletter Technologies addresses (or should address). Sourced from practitioner reviews, Reddit threads, and case studies.
Client calls asking 'what's happening with my case?' — paralegal has to interrupt the attorney because matter status lives in someone's head, not a system
Solo attorney paying $500+/month across 6 different software tools that don't share data — needs one system that actually handles the basics without nickel-and-diming
Where it fits in your workflow
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