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Follow on Google News | Final article in a series about technology & the legal profession published by Magdalena CuprysLong gone are the days of paper routing slips, desktop inboxes and consecutive reviews by paralegals and attorneys during which papers and files are shuffled back and forth.
By: Cuprys & Associates The complete articles will be published on the blog of Ms. Cuprys at https://magdalenacuprysblog.blogspot.com/ Incorporating technology into a law practice can make the practice more efficient and increase client satisfaction. In fact, technology may enable the practitioner to exceed client expectations. Here are a few, simple-to-implement options. Payment Services-Electronic Invoices Payment by check is gradually becoming a thing of the past. Credit Card Payments are now commonplace, and even other forms of payment such as ACH, wire transfers, and Paypal are becoming more commonplace. While there are costs associated with taking credit card payments or Paypal, the ease of use and the increased speed of getting paid are often worth the fees. Many merchant account vendors now provide a Web portal to facilitate online payments. Google and Square (www.square.com) There are ethics opinions regarding Attorneys accepting credit cards for payments, thus one should consult the local ethics rules. Confidentiality Protections Maintaining the confidentiality of client information is an ethical foundation of the profession. Encryption tools may add extra security to electronic communications. Document efforts to keep their clients' information safe and secure. Signing Documents Electronically Services like DocuSign (www.docusign.com) Example of Technology Suite for a Small Law Firm In case you wonder what technologies other law firms have, here is an actual real life example. This small law firm uses the following technologies: • CosmoLex (online and App) – Law Practice Management Software • LawPay (online and App) – Payment software for billing/invoicing. • Google Suite (online and App) – Document creation/management. • Dropbox (online and App) – Transfer/management of large files. • Westlaw – Legal Research. • Skype – Phones & video conferencing. • Facetime – Client communications. And since many law firms are gradually going "paperless," Conclusion Harnessing technology can greatly increase client satisfaction, save time and effort, and reduce the stress of practicing law in this fast-moving world. Undoubtedly, technology will continue to change the ways that legal teams serve their clients. My personal advice is to take it step-by-step: *NOTE: The inclusion of a technology or app in this article does not mean an endorsement or approval. The listed technologies are just for illustrative purposes. None of these particular technologies are endorsed or recommended by this author. The complete articles will be published on the blog of Ms. Cuprys at https://magdalenacuprysblog.blogspot.com/ About Magdalena Ewa Cuprys Magdalena Cuprys is the principal of Serving Immigrants, a full-service immigration law firm offering a complete range of immigration services to both businesses and individuals. The law firm is uniquely qualified to manage the most contentious and unusual immigration needs. Blog: https://magdalenacuprysblog.blogspot.com/ Attorney Profile: https://solomonlawguild.com/ End
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