Great post by lawyer David Bilinsky on his blog Thoughtful Legal Management about the use of technology and the future of the law practice.
As a practicing family law attorney, I understand much of what Mr. Bilinsky is trying to say. I do wonder, however, whether many lawyers are simply resistant to change because they are too set in their ways.
I invite you to go read the post and add your thoughts. I don’t have a great deal to add other than the post is very interesting and though provoking. I remember talking with another lawyer in a courtroom, lawyers-lounge a couple of years ago. The lawyer was telling me all about how the IPad would revolutionize how he practices law. I sat there doe-eyed as he discussed schedule management, billing, document storage, etc. He said he could do all of this straight from the IPad. At the time, I was a little taken-aback and skeptical. Now, I laugh at my nievity.
I’m not saying that technology is the answer or that it is evil incarnate. I’m just saying that the practice of law is undeniably changing and I’m not sure if it is for better or worse.