What’s app?

Lawyers are servants to time. They have deadlines set by clients or courts, they have to bill, research and argue. Here are some helpful apps to save you time.

Reminders

If you have an Apple phone, there’s a built-in To Do list in the Reminders app that was factory installed on your iPhone. But there are other apps that can help you remember to call the client back at a certain time or log your briefing schedule on the dispositive motion that is due. With Reminders, you can add info and be reminded to make that important call. Free.

Docket Reminders

Court Days Pro will calendar dates/deadlines for your specific jurisdiction. You customize for your local rules and statutes and the app does the rest. You can choose to add the dates to your calendar as well. $2.99. DocketLaw is another calendar app, which calculates event dates and deadlines for free based on the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Free. With a monthly fee, additional calendars for state courts are available. Prices vary.

FastCase: don’t forget that your ISBA membership entitles you to free use of FastCase. So many members are leaving their paid Westlaw or Lexis accounts behind and just using FastCase. While it may not be ideal on your phone, it will help you in a pinch! Free.

EzPDF Reader: This app allows you to read pdf documents more clearly on your portable device. Inexpensive.

Billing

lawyers spend so much time on billing (or avoiding it). There are apps to help you keep track of your billing wherever you are, as long as you have your phone. One app, iTimeKeep allows you to keep your time or even integrate with your firm’s billing software. Time Master + Billing is the mobile component for Bill4Time. Hour Tracker operates on a timer. Prices vary. There are many others available – who can resist making the chore of time-keeping easier?

Have some issue eating your time? Do a search for a helpful app! There are many out there! 