Massachusetts Lawyer Blog

I got the chance to check out the Massachusetts Bar Association and Lawyers Weekly Legal Tech Expo at the Sheraton in Boston today.  I'm glad I was able to attend and I'd recommend the March 2009 event to practicing attorneys in the area. 

It was nice to connect with local folks from TurboLaw and other favorite vendors.  The football from Esquire Litigation Solutions was a big hit with my son -- it was worth carrying around for him.

Rick Borstein's presentation on Adobe Acrobat 9 shows some promising features, but I'm still waiting to hear how it integrates with TimeMatters (until I find the perfect TimeMatters replacement.) Rick wasn't sure so I'll probably have to wait and see.

For real estate conveyancers, e-recording is here and moving ahead: check out simplifile.  I had an informative discussion with Attorney Paul Roth and I was suprised to learn the number of MA counties already recording online, including Plymouth.

Matthew Dorris of Z Media Technologies Inc. provides support for media projects.  We had a  brief but impressive discussion about video production options for web content.  This may be reasonably priced solution if you're looking for one.

I've not mentioned others (some business cards are still in my car) and still others I didn't get to meet, but everyone I spoke with shared a vision of using technology to improve the delivery of legal services and was excited about what the future holds.  If you interested in more information, see the full list of vendors.  Also, consider visiting Law Office Management Assistance Program for additional resources or consider attending the March 20, 2009 event at the Sheraton Framingham.  I'm also putting together a Legal Tech Continuing Legal Education program or series in South Eastern MA for the Spring/Fall, if you're an attorney in the area and have an interest in participating or specific areas you'd like to covered, please contact me.