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Readdle Docs and GoodReader are the kings of file management – superior to iOS’ “Files” app. Want to read, markup, sign, and share docs? Consider iAnnotate. Advanced data protection is available for both. While the standard version will get you far, the advanced version at $20/month is a great price point for unlimited file storage. File Sharing, Storage, Markup, and Managementĭropbox remains the most popular app for file sharing and storage. The eielegal app solves that problem, as does Zipwhip. As you’ll recall from a post two years ago, texts are part of the client file and should be preserved.

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It offers “encrypted information exchange,” thus the name, and also creates an archive of conversations. If you care about secure client communications (and you should), eielegal is for you. I’m a fan of DocuSign and HelloSign, which integrate with some of the more popular cloud-based practice management programs.

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Jeff Richardson of iPhoneJD favors SignMyPad Pro for digital signature capture. Honestly, you’d be better off with LawPay or Headnote. SquareRegister lands high on the popularity list, but isn’t the best when it comes to trust accounting compliance. And while you can plug and play in the courtroom or the boardroom, you can also present wirelessly with AppleTV.” TrialDirector is free, and a good alternative if you have limited exhibits and no need to display video. The developer, LitSoftware, boasts “Whether you need to display a document in an evidentiary hearing, annotate a photo during a deposition, or compare, highlight, and call out two documents for a jury, TrialPad makes it easy. Looking for courtroom presentation software? TrialPad is the most popular kid on the block. Choose the court, the trigger, the date and time, hit “Calculate” to get the result, and post to your calendar. SmartDockets, DocketLaw, and CourtDaysPro promise to help users quickly and easily calculate deadlines using federal and state automated court rules. This begs the question: which new (or newer) apps are among the best? Which of the tried and true are still worth using? Check out my curated list of the top 20 most-mentioned apps for lawyers: Calendaring and Docketing

We’re an attractive market with money to spend, even if our profession tends to be slow in adopting new technology. From the first iPhone/iPad educational tracks at the ABA TECHSHOW, iOS apps for lawyers have only grown.

Dropbox alternatives for lawyers