Aug 08

Lawyers with iPads: Jim Lefkowitz

By Patrick DiDomenico Accessories, Interviews, iPads in the Wild 1 Comment »

You’ve probably never heard of Jim Lefkowitz, Esq.   That’s because he’s not a lawyer, but plays one on TV.  Well, sort of.

Jim is the fictional lawyer to Ari Gold and his agency on the HBO series Entourage.

It seems that in the Entourage episode “Hair,” which aired today, Ari’s former employee, Lizzie, is threatening a lawsuit for wrongful termination.

With all that as irrelevant background, the point is, even fake lawyers are using iPads.  Mr. Lefkowitz actually brings his iPad to client meetings (apparently for note taking).  As you can see from the picture, he also uses the iPad keyboard dock.

Do you know a real lawyer who uses the iPad in practice?  If so, let us know.  We’d love to chat with them.

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May 16

Lawyers with iPads: Steven Butler

By Patrick DiDomenico Interviews 6 Comments »

Shortly after the launch of Apple’s iPad, I wondered (on Twitter) if lawyers were using them. Steven Butler (aka @DisabilityGuy) responded enthusiastically, “I have an iPad and I am already using it in my practice. Working great for reviewing client files.” Of course, I had to talk to him.

Butler is a Social Security Disability lawyer with Linarducci & Butler, PA in Delaware, and he’s clearly an early adopter when it comes to technology. Before the iPad, he tried using a tablet PC, but without a multi-touch screen, it “felt unnatural because you have to rely on a stylus.” The iPad’s stylus-free approach “feels like the right way to do things,” Butler told me, “It requires no learning curve; it’s so simple.”

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