Technology

Modern law practice means modern technology, which allows lawyers to leverage time and money to serve clients better and more efficiently. We review hardware and software, share the tools we use, and talk about emerging technology solutions.

Need Files From Clients? Try AirDropper

September 2, 2010

Using Dropbox or another cloud-based storage service is a great way to start a paperless office. A recurring problem, however, is when clients need to get you documents quickly. A simple solution is to have them fax you documents. You can easily scan them, turn them into PDFs, and stick them in your online storage. [...]

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Lexmark Platinum Pro905 “SmartSolutions” All-in-One

September 2, 2010

Lexmark has identified lawyers as a great fit for its SmartSolutions line of printers and all-in-ones, so it sent me its Platinum Pro905 all-in-one inkjet to try. The SmartSolutions line of printers and all-in-ones is basically an attempt to turn your printer into an iPhone. Which turns out to be surprisingly useful, actually. Overall, the [...]

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Use Gmail For More Than E-Mail

September 1, 2010

Right after I wrote a post about enhancing Gmail’s usefulness, they added more goodness. Now you can make phone calls from Gmail without a Google Voice number. You can also download a free extension called Rapportive that shows the email sender’s digital profile.

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The Importance of Tuning Out

August 30, 2010

Smartphones, email, social media marketing and laptops have made people tethered to the digital realm. I am about as big a technology user as you will find, but I also realize the importance of tuning out and unplugging.

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Amplify Google Scholar with CiteStack

August 28, 2010

Many solo-small attorneys elect not to pay for Lexis or Westlaw and instead uselLower cost alternatives like Fastcase (free with bar membership) and Google Scholar (always free). When I am researching I tend to use both Scholar and Fastcase, but CiteStack may tip the scales in favor of Google Scholar.

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Enhance Gmail’s Usefulness

August 27, 2010

Gmail is great and I would highly recommend it to any solo or small firm attorney. It integrates with Google Calendar seamlessly, it can be searched along with Google Docs, and Google is constantly adding new features. Here are a couple of great ones.

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