Legal Research

2010 Solo and Small Firm Legal Technology Guide

By Simon Chester

Hat tip to my friends Sharon Nelson and John Simek of Sensei who today published the 2010 edition of their annual legal technology guide. It is discussed in the latest ABA podcast.

The blurb says

This annual guide is the only one of its kind written to help solo and small firm lawyers find the best technology for their dollar. You’ll find the most current information and recommendations on computers, servers, networking equipment, legal software, printers, security products, smart phones, and anything else a law office might need. It’s written in clear, easily understandable language to make implementation easier if you choose to do it yourself, or you can use it in conjunction with your IT consultant. Either way, you’ll learn how to make technology work for you.

Topics include:

* An unbiased overview of current legal technology products
* Updated hardware and software recommendations for Windows and Mac-based systems
* Step-by-step instructions for making sound technology decisions
* How to choose the right operating system and software for your office, including case management applications, billing systems, and document management solutions
* Determining what you need to go wireless
* How to protect your firm from security threats, including viruses, spyware, and spam

This new and updated edition also includes an Introduction and a new chapter, “Paperless or Paper LESS: The Quest to Sanely Manage Paper in Practice,” by Ross L. Kodner.

Full post as published by Slaw.ca on February 22, 2010 (boomark / email).