Proceed Legal Named One of CIO Views' 10 Most Innovative Companies to Watch in 2026
Recognition highlights Proceed Legal's role in reshaping litigation support through a more connected model spanning e-filing, service of process, dispute management and appellate services
NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Proceed Legal, a leading nationwide provider of technology-enabled litigation support services and expert guidance, has been named one of CIO Views' 10 Most Innovative Companies to Watch in 2026.
Proceed Legal CEO and President Scott Thompson appears on the front cover of the September issue as part of an exclusive feature story on the company. The issue includes a 12-page profile, "Proceed Legal: Rewriting the Rules on How the Legal Industry Thinks about Litigation Support."
CIO Views selected Proceed Legal for its 2026 list based on the company's recent growth, market performance and overall industry impact, as well as its innovation strategy and leadership vision.
The feature examines how Proceed Legal is moving litigation support beyond a series of disconnected transactions by bringing court e-filing, service of process, dispute management and appellate services into a more coordinated model across the litigation lifecycle.
"For us, innovation isn't about adding another tool to an already fragmented process," Thompson said. "It's about connecting the people, technology and procedural expertise required to move a matter forward with fewer handoffs, greater visibility and clearer accountability. This recognition reflects the work our teams are doing to create a more connected model for litigation support and deliver greater certainty of outcome for our clients."
That approach builds on Proceed Legal's appellate heritage as Counsel Press, founded in 1938, while reflecting a broader transformation that accelerated in 2024 through strategic acquisitions spanning dispute management, court e-filing, service of process, appellate support, regional court expertise and workflow technology.
As Proceed Legal continues to grow, the company is applying the precision and jurisdiction-specific knowledge developed through its appellate roots across a broader range of litigation support services. The result is an integrated platform designed to pair national reach with local expertise and greater continuity across the dispute lifecycle.
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About Proceed Legal
Proceed Legal is a leading nationwide provider of technology-enabled litigation support services and expert guidance. Perfected over 88 years as Counsel Press, the company has evolved into a national, multidimensional platform operating across the dispute lifecycle. Proceed Legal delivers e-filing, service of process, dispute management and appellate services with precision, operational excellence and efficiency. Proceed Legal empowers legal teams to navigate complex matters with speed, accuracy and confidence. For more information, visit proceedlegal.com.
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