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Graves & Allen
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ATTORNEY TESTIFIES TO THE RELIABILITY OF P-TOUCH® ELECTRONIC LABELING
SYSTEMS TO ORGANIZE FILES AND EQUIPMENT
Being a lawyer isn't easy. Staying on top of ever-changing laws and client needs
is no simple task. Combine that with keeping pace with all the technology needed
to run an efficient practice, and it's enough to make you wish you'd gone instead
for a Masters of Fine Arts. Fortunately, time- and tech-strapped attorneys can turn
to one of their own for help - Jeffrey Allen, a self-described "gadget freak"
and a principal at Graves & Allen (Oakland, CA). In addition to being a lawyer,
Allen is the Special Issue Editor of GPSolo Technology & Practice Guide, where he
evaluates and writes about tech tools that help make managing a practice easier. |
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In any law firm, keeping organized
and clearly labeled files and exhibits are crucial. You can't afford to lose track
of critical client data or vital court documents. Allen has tried and tested a variety
of labelers from different companies but says he likes the P-touch electronic labeling
system best. "I've been using P-touch® labelers for years; they're
easy-to-use and I like the labels that they produce. They're fast, clean, and neat,
and they stay in place better than standard labels." The durability and adhesiveness
of the labels is important to Allen, who needs to access files quickly. If a label
falls off, he loses valuable time until someone can track down the file.
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Allen also appreciates the attractive
results that P-touch labels create. "I can choose from a variety of font styles
and sizes, as well as different models from handhelds to desktops, to computer label
printers," he says. "The model I use works with my computer, so I can
quickly create labels with multiple lines and even import graphics. The results
are very neat and clean and last a long time. Another plus is the variety of colored
tapes - I can use them to color code my filing system."
In his role as a legal technologist, Allen takes on the guise of a road warrior
and travels the country presenting to attorneys on a variety of topics including
using technology in the practice of law. Not only has he presented the P-touch system
at such events, he uses it to label his portable equipment - laptop, cell phone,
recording device, digital camera, or any other items he may have on hand. "When
I travel, I often carry a lot of equipment with me," says Allen. "If I
should lose or leave any of it behind, the only chance I have of getting it back
is if I have labeled it with my contact information. P-touch systems let me make
almost any size label I need, and I know it'll stay in place." |
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As a business tool, Allen considers
the P-touch an excellent choice. "The device is very affordable, and while
the labels may cost a little more initially, over the life of a case, the benefits
outweigh the cost. I'm willing to bet I'd spend more than the difference in the
initial cost between the labels on the labor required to reapply paper labels and
to locate files after a label fell off. The bottom line is that P-touch labels look
great, they stay in place, and you can't beat the convenience." |
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