State Bar of Michigan names Lexara a preferred partner

The State Bar of Michigan has added Lexara to its Preferred Partner program, giving more than 46,000 Michigan attorneys access to Lexara Engage with exclusive member pricing. The deal aims to streamline client intake and conflict checks, a process that can shape both client experience and malpractice risk.

Why it matters: - Michigan attorneys now have access to an AI-guided intake tool designed to save time on one of the most sensitive parts of legal practice. - Lexara Engage is positioned to help firms identify conflicts earlier, organize new matters faster and spend more time on legal judgment. - The partnership gives State Bar of Michigan members discounted access to the platform through a dedicated member portal.

What happened: - The State Bar of Michigan named Lexara a Preferred Partner. - The program opens Lexara Engage to the bar’s more than 46,000 members at exclusive member pricing. - The announcement was dated Oct. 27, 2026.

The details: - Lexara Engage conducts live intake conversations around the clock and asks the questions an attorney would ask. - The platform automatically screens each new matter for conflicts. - The system delivers an organized, ready-to-review file under the firm’s own branding. - Members can customize intake questions for their practice area or use Lexara’s attorney-designed defaults. - State Bar of Michigan members can access the offer through the dedicated portal. - The offer includes 30 days free, 20% off the first year, a complimentary onboarding session and two additional months free on annual plans. - Lexara says Engage is built by a practicing attorney and includes safety and privacy controls plus integrations with tools firms already use.

Between the lines: - The timing reflects broader legal-technology demand for automation at the front end of client service, where firms can lose time and overlook conflicts. - Amy Swaner, founder of Lexara and a former practicing attorney, said intake is where firms win or lose clients and where conflict checks must happen. - Swaner also said the goal is to keep lawyers focused on billable judgment work instead of administrative tasks. - The State Bar of Michigan notes that Preferred Partner participation does not constitute endorsement and members should evaluate services independently.

What's next: - Michigan attorneys can activate the member offer at lexara.app/sbmi. - Lexara says members who enroll can start using the platform with onboarding support and member pricing right away. - The State Bar of Michigan says its broader mission is to support lawyers and promote an open, fair and accessible justice system.

The bottom line: - The partnership gives Michigan lawyers a discounted AI intake and conflict-checking tool at the point where speed, accuracy and risk control matter most.