Practical Lawyering
A former public defender in Chicago blogs about going solo and switching practice focuses.
Author: Michael Grossman is a solo practitioner in Evanston, Ill., concentrating on computer and Internet law and criminal defense. He also describes himself as having "an unhealthy addiction to gadgets and pocket technologies."
Blawg Related Categories: Law Firms • Solos/Small Firms • Law Practice Management • Legal Technology • States • Illinois • Solo / Small Firm
Recent Posts from Practical Lawyering
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My experience with Parallels
I previously installed Windows XP on my iMac, running it under Boot Camp, and it works great. I switch over to XP when I run EZ Filing, a bankruptcy preparation application. (If you do a…
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TCB VIA GTD
(Translation: taking care of business via getting things done) One of the things I miss about my former Windows Mobile smartphone is the today screen. I found it comforting, first thing in the morning, to…
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Organization
One of the tricks of managing an effective solo law practice is maintaining an organized environment. I struggle with organization daily. My email inbox, my computer's desktop, my actual desk, and filing seem to get…
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To Twit, Or Not To Twit...
I’ve known about Twitter for some time now but only signed up last week. A friend, who is a computer programmer and technology bon vivant, encouraged me to give a try. After spending some time…
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Sit, Doggie, Sit
I brought my dog into work today. Belmont is a good dog, usually, and I've long thought it would be great if she could keep me company on office days. My office has lots of…
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Hello, Old Friend
Whoa. Sure is dusty around here. It's been a while since I checked this place out. Over there is an old coffee cup. By the window is my Blotto CD that I thought was lost…
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Gmail and IMAP
It looks like Gmail is finally integrating IMAP into its accounts. This is excellent news. Really. Google's accouncement What does this mean? Well... they can explain it better than I can. (I haven't had enough…
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Communication Breakdown
I have shortness of breath, spinning vertigo and a woozy feeling in my stomach. No no no... I'm not having a heart attack and I didn't eat the Chicken Surprise Taquito down at the Quick-E-Mart.…
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West Legal Ed and Macs
Today I surfed over to West Legal Ed and looked at their CLE selections. They really do have a fantastic assortment and if you're looking to learn a new area of the law, this seems…
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Estate Planning Component: Ethical Wills
As I'm beginning my estate planning practice, I'm always looking for something to set me apart from the tremendous pack of talented estate planners that already exist. As a newcomer to the field, I'm obviously…