The Connected Lawyer

Welcome to Todd Flaming who has started the cleverly titled Todd Flaming’s Blog. Todd’s technology articles in the Illinois State Bar Association’s Bar News were some of my first sources of legal technology information. It’s great to see him join the blogosphere (although, according to one of his earlier posts, Todd may have been blogging before anyone else).

If you like your Treo (and I certainly do) you should be reading the Treonauts blog. The blog contains reviews of Treo accessories, helping you make the decision on which accessories may work best for you. The blog also keeps you updated with current news regarding the Treo. A recent post gives us a nice summary of things happening in the new future with Palm and the Treo.

It’s time to highlight some more blogs that I read on regular basis.

A Criminal Waste of Space is a humorous column written by Justice Bedsworth. Without a doubt, he has the funniest footnotes around.

Al Nye the Lawyer Guy. I just found this blog when Al contacted me. It did not take me long to get hooked on his blog. I really like his book reviews.

Bag and Baggage by Denise Howell was one of the first prominent legal bloggers and is credited with coining the term blawg.

Blog Maverick is written by Mark Cuban, the owner of the Dallas Mavericks. Love him or hate him, Mark always has something interesting to say. He frequently asks provocative questions on the effect of technology on daily life or the law.

Blonde Justice. Although my practice does not even come close to the criminal courtroom, I am still addicted to reading this blog.

Home Office Lawyer is written by Grant Griffiths.  Despite the name of the blog, Grant provides great information that can be used by everyone who wants to leverage technology in their practice.

Inter Alia by Tom Mighell. Tom seems to find every new blog that is published. His Blog of the Day posts have introduced me to a myriad of new blogs.

The sites I have listed on my Blogroll are those that I read regularly. They are not necessarily the only blogs that I read. However, there are none listed that I do not regularly read. Some of those blogs on my blogroll include (in particular order):

The Dilbert Blog. I know this one has nothing to do with the law. Instead it deals with what Scott Adams calls Philosotainment. However, Adams posts everyday and his topic always amuses and interests me.

Acrobat for Legal Professionals is written by Rick Borstein, the legal Business Development Manager for Adobe. Rick’s blog includes great tips on how to get the most out of Adobe Acrobat in your law practice.

Ernie the Attorney is one of the pioneers in the blogging industry. His law related posts are great. In addition, he has provided some thoughtful and insightful posts on the effects of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans.

Futurelawyer, his tagline says it all: “Future Technology for the Lawyer of Today.” I always find interesting technological items here.

I Heart Tech provides great tips on using technology in the practice of law. She provided me with one of my all time favorite tips on how to easily alternate row shading in Excel.

Evan Schaeffer’s Legal Underground was one of the first blogs I started reading on a regular basis. I find Evan’s posts always enjoyable and engaging.

The sites I have listed on my Blogroll are those that I read regularly. They are not necessarily the only blogs that I read. However, there are none listed that I do not regularly read. Some of those blogs on my blogroll include (in particular order):

Solo in Chicago is written by Peter Olson who is, surprisingly enough, a solo practitioner in Chicago. I know Peter. He is a great guy and his blogs are informative.

Closing Real Estate in Chicago, also written by Peter, focuses on the real estate market in the Chicago area. A must read if you practice in this area.

Nerino Petro’s Compujurist. Nerino is the practice management advisor for the Wisconsin State Bar Association. Nerino is recognized legal technology expert and he always has great technology tips.

Practice Management Blog is the official blog blog of the law practice management section of the DuPage County Bar Association. The blog was started by Mazyar Hedayat and he continues to oversee it.

Mazy Hedayat also writes the Bankruptcy Blog, which focuses on discussing bankruptcy decisions from around the country.