Law Practice Optimization and the Green Campaign: A Paperless Environment in the Law Firm for the 21st Century
September 5, 2011 By Sammarro & Zalarick, P.A.
Legal Practice Optimization or Law Practice Optimization (LPO) is the answer of the legal technology industry to the challenge the world faces for an eco-friendly work environment. It may be relatively new to many but this innovative way of managing the workplace is the first step any lawyer should take if they are keen to ensure the existence of a healthy planet for their children.
Paper Facts and the Legal Industry
Lawyers are known for research and documentation. They thrive on paper and this is clearly evident in the amount of paper they use. In the U.S. alone, a single lawyer is estimated to use 100,000 sheets of paper in just one year. This amount is equivalent to the amount of paper required to wrap the entire Supreme Court Building of the United States 60 times over. This equates to twelve 40 foot trees having to be cut in a single year just to suffice this type of need. Just imagine the number of trees and living environments for other species which can be saved if this can be minimized? Think about the aid law offices can bring to Mother Earth if only they embrace new technologies that will not require them to become so dependent on paper.
The Benefits of LPO and the Paperless Campaign
Lawyers have relied on paper documentation for decades, so it is not surprising if some of them will feel hesitant to change. Nevertheless, it will help a lot if they can be given a chance to see what a Legal Practice Optimization or Law Practice Optimization Campaign can do for their offices.
LPO and E-billing
The electronic billing campaign has long been promoted by the American Bar Association. It is marked by four major components namely efficient workflow routing, convenient audit capability, easier benchmark and report analysis, and integrated cost control and management systems.
Law firms which have adapted to this new system in their workplace reap convenient time and billing management systems. Bills to clients are automatically sent to their clients through their emails. All it takes is a few click commands on the keyboard and the billing details will be sent over to them in a flash.
LPO and Scheduling Management
Calendar or scheduling tasks are on top of the priorities of lawyers. It is a major sin for them to miss out on their deadlines and appointments. LPO system guarantees that this will never happen to them. While traditional paper and file system can easily clutter and get lost in the pile, the file and click system of the Law Practice Optimization allows them to have instant view of their daily appointments and future obligations in a matter of seconds. This saves them precious time which can be used for further research on the case they are handling. Moreover, this system also provides notification and reminders so they will never miss out on any of their important responses and courtroom hearing dates.
LPO and Document Management
Law Practice Optimization removes the need for additional space in the workplace for additional client files. It gets rid of unwanted piles of folders and scattered pieces of paper on the floor which destroys the image of your law firm. It erases the scene of paralegals going around in circle in search of a particular file case.
It allows firms to view a particular file in a matter of seconds. It reveals a client profile in just one click of the mouse which minimizes the amount of time and effort exerted by paralegals and lawyers. Most importantly this system will not require you to purchase dozens of reams of paper for document maintenance purposes. All files will be digitally stored so you can easily keep track of its progress. Incoming paper based correspondence can be scanned and attached digitally to the relevant case file allowing for recycling of the source documents providing further long term eco benefits.
Law Practice Optimization provides an answer to all law firm administration hassles. It is the best legal aid any lawyer can dream of. It is also the best ally Mother Earth has in this era of modernity. So why be left behind? Optimize your law firm now and make your stand against the overuse of our planets resources.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Mark Halbertram
Dedicated husband and father to three. Interests in legal technology, law firm marketing and part time writer.
Copyright Sammarro & Zalarick, P.A.
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Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, it is not intended to provide legal advice as individual situations will differ and should be discussed with an expert and/or lawyer. For specific technical or legal advice on the information provided and related topics, please contact the author.
Lawyers are known for research and documentation. They thrive on paper and this is clearly evident in the amount of paper they use. In the U.S. alone, a single lawyer is estimated to use 100,000 sheets of paper in just one year. This amount is equivalent to the amount of paper required to wrap the entire Supreme Court Building of the United States 60 times over. This equates to twelve 40 foot trees having to be cut in a single year just to suffice this type of need. Just imagine the number of trees and living environments for other species which can be saved if this can be minimized? Think about the aid law offices can bring to Mother Earth if only they embrace new technologies that will not require them to become so dependent on paper.
The Benefits of LPO and the Paperless Campaign
Lawyers have relied on paper documentation for decades, so it is not surprising if some of them will feel hesitant to change. Nevertheless, it will help a lot if they can be given a chance to see what a Legal Practice Optimization or Law Practice Optimization Campaign can do for their offices.
LPO and E-billing
The electronic billing campaign has long been promoted by the American Bar Association. It is marked by four major components namely efficient workflow routing, convenient audit capability, easier benchmark and report analysis, and integrated cost control and management systems.
Law firms which have adapted to this new system in their workplace reap convenient time and billing management systems. Bills to clients are automatically sent to their clients through their emails. All it takes is a few click commands on the keyboard and the billing details will be sent over to them in a flash.
LPO and Scheduling Management
Calendar or scheduling tasks are on top of the priorities of lawyers. It is a major sin for them to miss out on their deadlines and appointments. LPO system guarantees that this will never happen to them. While traditional paper and file system can easily clutter and get lost in the pile, the file and click system of the Law Practice Optimization allows them to have instant view of their daily appointments and future obligations in a matter of seconds. This saves them precious time which can be used for further research on the case they are handling. Moreover, this system also provides notification and reminders so they will never miss out on any of their important responses and courtroom hearing dates.
LPO and Document Management
Law Practice Optimization removes the need for additional space in the workplace for additional client files. It gets rid of unwanted piles of folders and scattered pieces of paper on the floor which destroys the image of your law firm. It erases the scene of paralegals going around in circle in search of a particular file case.
It allows firms to view a particular file in a matter of seconds. It reveals a client profile in just one click of the mouse which minimizes the amount of time and effort exerted by paralegals and lawyers. Most importantly this system will not require you to purchase dozens of reams of paper for document maintenance purposes. All files will be digitally stored so you can easily keep track of its progress. Incoming paper based correspondence can be scanned and attached digitally to the relevant case file allowing for recycling of the source documents providing further long term eco benefits.
Law Practice Optimization provides an answer to all law firm administration hassles. It is the best legal aid any lawyer can dream of. It is also the best ally Mother Earth has in this era of modernity. So why be left behind? Optimize your law firm now and make your stand against the overuse of our planets resources.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Mark Halbertram
Dedicated husband and father to three. Interests in legal technology, law firm marketing and part time writer.
Copyright Sammarro & Zalarick, P.A.
More information about Sammarro & Zalarick, P.A.
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Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, it is not intended to provide legal advice as individual situations will differ and should be discussed with an expert and/or lawyer. For specific technical or legal advice on the information provided and related topics, please contact the author.
