TechnoLawyer: Law Office Management

Coming March 30, 2006 to Answers to Questions: Barron Henley revisits the debate on the economics of switching from WordPerfect to Word, Norman Van Treeck offers some helpful suggestions for setting up a training room, Mark Sargis reviews his experience with the HP LaserJet 4345xmfp, Kelly Lupo reviews a free Outlook reader to help with e-discovery, and Gerry Trottier explains the secret to a robust VPN. In addition, this issue features links to 10 additional Posts in the TechnoLawyer Archive. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming March 28, 2006 to TechnoFeature: Do you hate calling tech support? Do you find yourself fighting with computer programs just to prove you can figure it out yourself? Even if you enjoy grappling with technology, it may not be a smart business decision. Remember, your time is money — and the more time you spend troubleshooting a computer problem, the less time you're billing. In this article, attorney and legal writer Jeffrey S. Lisson discusses the economics of the do-it-yourself mentality often found in law firms, and why it's often cheaper for such firms to hire professionals. Find out why spending money on technology services can boost your capacity to provide legal services.

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You don't have time to track 100 business and technology magazines and blogs. We do. Below you'll find our latest discoveries.

Survey: Clients Unhappy with Outside Firms

Acrobat Power Tip — The Properties Bar

Ten Worst Presentation Habits

Eight Things Keeping Law Firm Management Awake at Night

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A TechnoEditorial is the vehicle through which we opine and provide tips of interest to managing partners, law firm administrators, and others in the legal profession. TechnoEditorials appear first in TechnoGuide, and later here in TechnoLawyer Blog. TechnoGuide, which is free, also contains exclusive content. You can subscribe here.

Coming March 3, 2006 to Fat Friday: Brian Garves explains how to reduce your Stamps.com costs, Jerry Sullenberger reviews three iPod accessories, Bruce Hanson discusses alternatives to Symantec AntiVirus, Anita Evans joins the debate over technology training for lawyers, and Maggie Fisher argues for more transparency among legal vendors. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming February 24, 2006 to Fat Friday: Carlos Gonzalez reviews Pathagoras for document assembly, Bryan Sims discusses his experience with Dell's tech support and repair service, Raymond Gintner explains how his firm saved a bundle by writing a word processing business plan, Karen Marvel reviews her use of Amicus Attorney over the past nine years, and Mark Castle adds his two cents to the ongoing technology and training debate. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming February 23, 2006 to Answers to Questions: Gary Young responds to the ongoing debate surrounding a New Jersey lawyer's accounting practices for retainers, Eric Lay discusses the ethics of legal outsourcing, Pat Cunningham explains how to make retainers show up as revenue on a P&L report, Stephen Hayes shares tips for those interested in Dragon NaturallySpeaking, and Richard Haeussler reviews his Brother MFC-6800. In addition, this issue features links to 18 additional Posts in the TechnoLawyer Archive. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming February 21, 2006 to TechnoFeature: Lawyers who bill by the hour can find it difficult to justify investments in labor-saving technology. Why spend money to get work done faster when you charge for your time? In this article, attorney and technology consultant Marc Lauritsen describes twelve ways lawyers can profit from greater speed and efficiency. Learn how to work smarter — and better serve both your clients and yourself.

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Coming February 10, 2006 to Fat Friday:  J.W. Leighty shares his hand tremor solution (it doesn't involve a trackball), Britt Knuttgen, a one-time paralegal turned tech consultant, weighs in on the ongoing technology and training debate, David Hudgens reviews the HP LaserJet 3380mfp, Steven Schwaber reviews ActiveWords, and Lynne Harrison reviews Trend Micro's PC-cillin anti-virus software. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming February 7, 2006 to TechnoFeature: What do you think about Google? How about Microsoft? Even though you may not know anyone who works at these companies, you have a perception of the culture within. Every organization has a culture, including your firm. In this article, legal management consultant Wendy Werner explains how to assess your firm's culture and address problems ranging from merging two firms with different cultures to combatting false perceptions when recruiting associates.

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Coming February 3, 2006 to Fat Friday: Stephen Hayes reviews his Fujitsu Tablet PC, Todd Hill sets forth the bare minimum technology tools that every law firm should have, David Leffler reviews his experience with HP LaserJets and discusses Epson's first laser printer, Kent Davis compares PCLaw to QuickBooks for law firms and explains what software developers could learn from a program like Amicus Attorney, and Mark Klarich shares how his firm could easily survive a Katrina-like event. Don't miss this issue.

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Published on Fridays, Fat Friday is a weekly newsletter that features a grab bag full of genuinely useful product reviews and tips on a wide variety of topics. Like all of our newsletters, it's free. Please subscribe now.