File documents . Online filing is in its infancy, but more than 90 million cases were filed in state courts alone in 1998, according to the most recent data obtained by the National Center for State Courts. Other large judicial systems, such as those in San Diego and San Francisco, have also allowed some documents to be filed online, and many more are studying the issue. Other experts agree. Lawyers must take several classes a year to keep credentials up to date in most states.
Time is the biggest commodity out there for lawyers.
Lagusch says the online courses are especially popular in rural areas, where access to live seminars is limited. A lot of days, I don't even have to come into the office. Siskind has put his calendar online to make it easier for clients to schedule appointments. He posts public legal documents online so they can see where their cases stand. And it empowers the client.