Author Question: Prepare a detailed list of the ways technology is used in the law office and the courts. What ... (Read 41 times)

nramada · **on:** Aug 3, 2018

Prepare a detailed list of the ways technology is used in the law office and the courts.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

How can the Internet be used to attract new business for the law office?

What will be an ideal response?

rosiehomeworddo · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 3, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answers may vary greatly, but lists may include the following items:
Word processing Document preparation
Electronic spreadsheets Financial calculations and financial presentations
Time and billing programs Record accurate client time and billing
Accounting programs Manage firm financial records, payroll, and client escrow accounts
Calendaring Deadlines, appointments, and hearing dates
Graphic presentation software Prepare persuasive presentations
Trial presentation software Organize trial presentations
Internet search engines legal information and factual information to support a case
Databases Maintain records and documents
Document scanning Convert documents to electronic format
Document search features Locate relevant material in documents and exhibits
E-mail and document delivery Electronic communications
Remote collaboration -- Working collaboratively from multiple locations

Answer to Question 2

The firm can advertise on the Internet, social media, or maintain a website that provides information about the law firm, the attorneys who work there, and the areas of practice in which the firm concentrates. In addition, attorneys can use the Internet to provide summaries and commentary of recent decisions and changes in the law.