The $6,000 Law Office:  Champagne Technology on a Beer Budget

Specific recommendations and thorough descriptions of all the hardware and software technology you need to outfit a first class law office, all within a $6,000 budget.  From computers and printers suitable for lawyers to case management software; from billing and accounting software to smartphones, search and faxing software; from backup systems to word processor/office suite; and most important-training.  Also included:  finding the best deals on law office technology.

Help!  My Inbox Is Exploding!  Email Management for Lawyers

Lawyers are generally drowning in email and many feel helpless when trying to get it under control. This seminar addresses the important issues of avoiding email interruptions, efficiently storing email and attachments in a client-centric manner, dealing with high volumes of legitimate email, avoiding SPAM, email encryption and Microsoft Outlook’s built-in features that can help you with these tasks. We’ll give you tried and true strategies for managing email and your time more effectively.

Your Office, Don’t Leave Home Without It

With the right tools, you can now work remotely from almost any location and still have access to all the data, tools and resources you enjoy while in your office. With today's mobile hardware, software, web-based interfaces and the proliferation of Internet access (both wired and wireless), you can practice from just about anywhere you can sit down. Join us for a discussion and demonstration of currently available tools and technologies that allow your office to be wherever you happen to be.  This topic covers everything from laptops to tablet computers, smartphones to portable printers, portable scanners, digital voice recorders, mobile back up devices, cables, mobile security, auxiliary power and even carrying cases!  Plus, we’ll give you a primer to help you make sense of wireless devices and networks.

Billing and Accounting Software:  It All Adds Up

Learn why Word and Excel just won’t get the job done; what programs are available for the solo and small firm and how much they cost; using an all-in-one billing AND accounting program, including trust accounting and management reporting; what questions to ask yourself before meeting with a vendor; and what questions to ask the vendor during the meeting.

Tips and Techniques for Getting the Most Out of Microsoft Word

Save enormous amounts of time and energy by tapping the full potential of Word. Designed specifically for lawyers and law firm staff, this session provides practical solutions and time saving tips.  We cover everything from how to fix Word's default settings (they are bad) to styles and paragraph numbering.

BARRON K. HENLEY, PRESIDENT

HMU Consulting, Columbus, OH