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Most lawyers I know, even those who are making effective use of technology in their law practices, don't stop to think about how important technology innovations are in their operations. If they did, they would probably find even more ways to increase efficiency, client satisfaction, and profits in the process. Many lawyers view technology advances as simply something that happens around them, and over which they have little influence. However, for those of us who see the opportunities in technological advances, and who seek to educate ourselves on technology, the same way we educate ourselves on our areas of expertise, the possibilities for a more successful and enjoyable law practice are increased exponentially. Anything worth doing is worth doing right, which is why I believe that every practicing attorney should make it a policy to regularly study some aspect of law office technology, with an eye towards exploring, and implementing it for more effective delivery of legal services. We must abandon the perception that technology is a cost of doing business, and see the ways that it can actually advance us to the goal of quality service, and improved quality of life. Granted, this is not an overnight accomplishment, but then neither was becoming expert in your area of practice. The good news is that you don't have to become a recognized expert in technology issues to benefit from undertaking the education. Just a basic understanding of how technology can be deployed in your practice can create enough advancement to make the effort pay dividends for you. Below are some places you can get started both on our site, and elsewhere.