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ABA TECHSHOW (Featuring the Mac Track) Opens Next Monday

By J. Benjamin Stevens on Posted in Offline Resources, Presentations, Switching to Macs, Technology

Where will you be next Monday? The 25th edition of ABA TECHSHOW will begin on April 11, 2011, in Chicago.  I am pleased to again be a part of the outstanding faculty for the fourth year of the "Mac Track".  The lineup for this full day of Mac-focused education is listed below:    Going Beyond Microsoft Word on the Mac :: Focuses on… Continue Reading

The Mac Lawyer on The Un-Billable Hour

By J. Benjamin Stevens on Posted in Switching to Macs

I recently had the pleasure of being a guest on "The Un-Billable Hour" podcast, which is hosted by my friend, Rodney Dowell, director of the Massachusetts Law Office Management Assistance Program.  The description of this episode is listed below, along with links for you to listen online or download the MP3 file: Title:  Macs in… Continue Reading

Why Investing in a Mac Pays Off

By J. Benjamin Stevens on Posted in Switching to Macs

The following guest post from Andrew Hall discusses some of the ways that Macs are actually a smart investment for attorneys: Apple products have developed, over several decades, a reputation for being particularly expensive when compared to non-Apple systems. While this may be partially true, even now, there are many benefits to purchasing Apple computers that don’t… Continue Reading

MILO Chat Podcast, vol. 18

By J. Benjamin Stevens on Posted in Podcasts, Switching to Macs

Episode 18 of the MILO Chat Weekly podcast - “iPad, New iPhone and Randy Juip” - is now live and ready for your enjoyment.  In this episode, your hosts  Ben Stevens and Finis Price discuss the new iPhone, the iPad and our guest Randy Juip’s conversion of his law firm to Macs.  Subscribe to this podcast using iTunes by clicking HERE. Download the podcast… Continue Reading

Guest Post :: Why We Went Mac, and Have Never Looked Back (Part Two)

By J. Benjamin Stevens on Posted in Guest Posts, Mac OS X, Office Management, Switching to Macs

This is Part Two of "Why We Went Mac, and Have Never Looked Back….", a Guest Post by my friend, Randy Juip, which explains why his firm converted to Macs.  If you want to read Part One of his Guest Post, which addressed their firm’s hardware considerations, click here. Otherwise, I hope that you enjoy Part Two: Software, Calendar,… Continue Reading

Guest Post :: Why We Went Mac, and Have Never Looked Back (Part One)

By J. Benjamin Stevens on Posted in Guest Posts, Mac vs. PC, Office Management, Switching to Macs

My friend, Randy Juip, has written a two-part Guest Post explaining in depth why his firm converted to Macs.  He was also a guest on an upcoming edition of the MILO Weekly podcast discussing this same subject.  I am pleased to present Part One of his Guest Post, "Why We Went Mac, and Have Never Looked… Continue Reading

Guest Post :: Why Choose Apple?

By J. Benjamin Stevens on Posted in Switching to Macs

It’s a war of sorts, one that is fought on the field of technology. And from the look of things, Apple seems to be emerging the clear winner in the battle for supremacy between Mac and Windows. But opinions differ, and there are those who would swear by Microsoft because the company’s reach is far… Continue Reading

Got Apple Envy? Macs in a PC World (Best of ABA TechShow 2009)

By J. Benjamin Stevens on Posted in Mac vs. PC, Office Management, Presentations, Switching to Macs

The ABA TechShow blog has a series called "The Best of ABA TechShow 2009", which features some of the best presentations given by past speakers to showcase some of the content available to attendees.  I am pleased that "Got Apple Envy? Macs in a PC World", the presentation given by David Sparks and me is one of those… Continue Reading

Response to TechnoLawyer’s Misleading Article About Macs in Law Firms

By J. Benjamin Stevens on Posted in Switching to Macs

On Tuesday, TechnoLawyer published "TechnoFeature:  Mythbusters:  Should Your Law Firm Switch From Windows to Mac?" by Christel Burris.  Upon seeing the title, I was interested, particularl since I have written for TechnoLawyer in the past.  However, upon reading the article, I was quite disappointed.  The article by Ms. Burris, a former receptionist turned technology consultant, did nothing more than… Continue Reading

Reminder :: Free Webinar :: Using Macs in Your Law Firm

By J. Benjamin Stevens on Posted in Mac vs. PC, Office Management, Online Resources, Switching to Macs

FREE Webinar! Using Macs in Your Law FirmDate: Thursday, May 21, 2009 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT Space is limited! Reserve your Webinar seat now at:https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/458254538 Description:Until recently, law firms needed PC’s to run their practices. No longer. Scanners, software, printers, are now available to practice law on the Mac, and the iPhone… Continue Reading

Free Webinar :: Using Macs in Your Law Firm

By J. Benjamin Stevens on Posted in Mac vs. PC, Office Management, Online Resources, Switching to Macs, Technology

Larry Port from Rocket Matter and I will be conducting a free webinar next Thursday, May 21, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. entitled Using Macs in Your Law Firm.  The webinar description is listed below.  I hope that you can attend, and if you are interested, you can register by clicking HERE. Until recently, law firms needed PC’s to… Continue Reading

Should You Switch to Macs in Your Law Firm?

By J. Benjamin Stevens on Posted in Mac vs. PC, Switching to Macs

You are probably familiar with TechnoLawyer and the insightful, helpful information that it provides each week to attorneys.  One of its key components is TechnoFeature, a weekly newsletter containing in-depth articles written by leading legal technology and practice management experts. This week’s TechnoFeature was my article, "Should You Switch to Macs in Your Law Firm?"  You can download… Continue Reading

The Mac Lawyer Featured in Mac|Life Article on Reasons Your Business Should Run on Macs

By J. Benjamin Stevens on Posted in Mac vs. PC, Switching to Macs, This Blog

The March 2009 edition of Mac | Life magazine featured an article explaining 10 Reasons Your Small Business Should Run on Macs, which included a profile of me and my law firm.  This article includes discussions of most of the major advantages Macs offer versus PCs, and it includes profiles of several other businesses as well. … Continue Reading

The Mac Lawyer Featured in Lawyers USA Article

By J. Benjamin Stevens on Posted in Mac vs. PC, Switching to Macs

Lawyers USA has begun a series this week on "Should you switch to a Mac?"  In Part One, the article discusses the advantages that Macs offer, and it features interviews with me (The Mac Lawyer), Victor Medina (who publishes Another Thing To Do), and Kevin Morton (who publishes A Mac Lawyer’s Notebook).   Some of the key quotes from this… Continue Reading

The Legal Mac :: Why Macs and Why Now?

By J. Benjamin Stevens on Posted in Mac vs. PC, Online Resources, Switching to Macs

The following is the premier The Legal Mac monthly column in the ABA Law Practice Management Section‘s Law Practice Today webzine: Macs are everywhere these days, including in an ever-growing number of law offices. In recognition of this trend, Law Practice Today is pleased to announce this monthly column, The Legal Mac, which we hope will… Continue Reading

Comprehensive Guide on Switching to a Mac

By J. Benjamin Stevens on Posted in Switching to Macs

One of the very best websites for those considering switching to Macs is the aptly named Switch To A Mac.  This excellent site has published a ten part series of article that addresses and analyzes virtually every possible question regarding the switch.  I have listed the various topics below, and I recommend that any possible… Continue Reading

How Lawyers Practice Law and Serve Clients with Macs — Really!

By J. Benjamin Stevens on Posted in How Do I ... ?, Mac vs. PC, Office Management, Product Reviews, Software, Switching to Macs

As my readers are aware, I presented two seminars at the ABA TechShow 2008 this past March in Chicago.  One was "How Lawyers Practice Law and Serve Clients with Macs — Really!" which I co=presented with Jeff Richardson.  Our written materials from that session were recently republished in the September 2008 Law Practice Today webzine,… Continue Reading

Immigration Attorney Switches from PCs to Macs

By J. Benjamin Stevens on Posted in Switching to Macs

Eric Rhodes of Triangle Immigration recently switched from PCs to Macs for his practice.  He wrote the following about his "conversion experience" on his Visa Tech Law Blog: As a working attorney from 1999 onward, I gradually became more and more frustrated with Windows constantly crashing.  Other shortcomings of the operating system (security issues, frequent… Continue Reading