Paperless Lawyering Survey

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* 1. Which best describes your current law practice?

I depend heavily on paper; not at all a "paperless lawyer"

I'm working to cut down on paper use; moving towards becoming a "paperless lawyer"

I've been working hard to practice "paperless lawyering"

The only paper I allow in my life is crucial stuff: e.g. wills, promissory notes, toilet paper.

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* 2. Upon hearing the phrase "paperless lawyering" what words immediately spring into your mind?

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* 3. What obstacles do lawyers face in trying to adopt a "paperless" law practice?

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* 4. Which 3 of the following aspects of "being paperless" most appeal to you? (choose only 3)

Becoming more organized; not having to keep track of paper

Being able to access files from outside my office—through the web—using my laptop, smartphone or tablet device.

Being able to cut down on the storage space that my paper files require

Being able to backup all my files electronically to a secure offsite location (e.g. online service)

Being able to easily use my electronic files to present documents in a deposition, hearing, or trial

Being able to go to court without having to carry a large briefcase

Being able to share files with others (e.g. clients, co-counsel, expert witnesses, opposing counsel); that is, transmit them quickly by e-mail or a web service like Dropbox

Being more "environmentally friendly" by using less paper and printer ink

Being able to find key information quickly (i.e. computer searching my files)

Being able to have faxes come to my email inbox, rather than a physical fax machine

Any benefit you think is important, but which we forgot to list?

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* 5. If there were a book on how to practice "paperless lawyering" what topics would you most want to see that book address?

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