E-mail has become part of the lawyer's routine, as one message after another zips in and out, day and night. Get a Handle on Attachments You probably receive dozens of e-mails daily, many with attachments demanding some review or response.
Many lawyers print each attachment, because they like paper.
To the extent that you must print attachments, remember that some still have software or formatting problems. Others need clerical attention. Forward attachments to an assistant for printing, and explain how quickly you need them back. But you'll need to tell your assistant how to recognize what's worth printing. This system works well, unless you receive e-mail your staff shouldn't see, like embarrassing or politically incorrect materials.