Montana Lawyer June/July 2025

James Reavis is available for attorney referrals for appeals to the Montana Supreme Court to handle your client’s criminal or civil case. Reavis has resolved over 130 appeals. He is a respected and well-known advocate before the Court. Reavis is available to attorneys for consultation, brief writing assistance, or taking a lead role in your client’s appellate strategy. Attorneys are invited to call 406-433-5511 or email james@nkbattorneys.com . APPELLATE ADVOCACY

301 N. 27TH STREET, #100, BILLINGS, MT 59101 • 406-433-5511

Tech Tips for Lawyers Practical Tips for Law Office Productivity

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Digitize Mailroom Operations • Why: Paper-based mail handling slows down case flow and increases the risk of lost or delayed information. • Tip: Use digital scanning and

Law offices rely on precision, efficiency, and well-coordinated teams. Small improve ments in workflow can yield big results when supported by the right technology. These tips focus on practical ways law firms can use tech to streamline operations and improve productivity. 1. Use Task Queues to Manage Workflow • Why: Without a clear system, work can get duplicated or overlooked—es pecially in fast-paced firms. • Tip: Implement a task queue system that lets attorneys and staff assign, monitor, and prioritize tasks in real time. 2. Enable Template-Based Email Responses • Why: Drafting the same types of emails repeatedly wastes time and increases the chance of inconsistency. • Tip: Create and store reusable templates for client communications, appoint ment confirmations, and common case updates.

routing tools to scan incoming mail and assign it directly to case files or staff inboxes. 4. Implement Time-Slot Based Meeting Scheduling

•Why: Back-and-forth scheduling emails eat up valuable time for lawyers and assistants alike. • Tip: Use scheduling tools that allow clients and staff to select from preset time slots, reducing email volume and improving calendar efficiency. Improving productivity doesn’t always mean overhauling your entire tech stack. These simple tools and habits can cut down on repetitive tasks, reduce miscommunication, and help your office stay focused on what matters most—serving clients effectively.

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