iPad for Lawyers: First Impressions of the Legal Profession’s New Essential Tool

I finally joined the ranks of iPad owners. Better late than never, right?

I’m normally one of the first to run out and get a new toy, especially if it has the name Apple on it. The iPad was different, though. My initial thought when Apple released the iPad was that it looks really cool, but that my iPhone and MacBook would suffice. Months later, I realized that an iPad is fast becoming an essential tool for trial attorneys, especially if you’re in the business of making presentations.

If you’re like me—belatedly buying an iPad and getting it tricked out with law-related apps—then I hope I can help you by sharing the first steps I took with my new best friend, aka the iPad. (more…)