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"What Telephone System Should Solo Lawyers Have?"

Posted by Ernest Svenson: "I got an email the other day from a lawyer who had a couple of questions about my communications tools: 

"What phone system are you using?  Do you have a traditional landline and also a cell phone or only a cell phone?  I am a solo practitioner with two incoming lines and AT&T DSL service.  I am searching for a more effective system and hopefully something less expensive than the $325 or so monthly cost."

Obviously, everyone's communication needs will vary slightly.  So it's not like there are absolutes that apply across the board. Nevertheless, there are some broad principles that solo and small firm lawyers should keep in mind.

1. Consider using a VOIP service for your business line...

2. Leverage your cellphone...

3. Seriously consider a 'virtual receptionist' service...

4. My current set-up...

5. Conclusion..."

Full text is available at the source site listed below.

Source: Ernie the Attorney, 10 December 2009

Full post as published by Stark County Law Library Blawg on December 11, 2009 (boomark / email).