Top 20 iPhone Apps for Busy Attorneys

There are many good iPhone Apps out there – maybe so many that you're overwhelmed and unsure where to start looking at them.  If that applies to you, consider the following list of "Top 20 iPhone Apps for Busy Attorneys" as a starting point and see if any of these will be helpful to you:

1. CardLasso:: This program lets you take a photo of any business card with the iPhone camera, scan the info on the card, and automatically convert it into pertinent data, such as contact information. For lawyers on the go, this can be the ultimate time-saver.
2. DocScanner :: If you need to scan on the go, this legal-friendly app is for you. It lets you take a photo of any document with your iPhone camera and automatically convert it to a PDF document.
3. SmartTime Schedule Organizer :: This app is an organizer with the edge you need. Using advanced logic, this program schedules times for meetings and tasks, combines your various task and appointments into a single view, and re-organizes everything on the fly, as needed.
4. Conference Call :: This app lets you schedule your legal conference calls with the click of a button. Your iPhone, in turn, will automatically call your contacts and connect them to the conference call.
5. Take Me Back to the Office! :: This simple program lets you program in a location (such as your law office), and this program will give you directions back there, no matter where your work has taken you.
6. Documents Free (Mobile Office Suite) :: This easy-to-use mobile office suite lets you keep track of spreadsheets and text files, as well as sync up to Google Docs to take the law wherever you go.
7. Remote Desktop Lite :: The only problem of being on the go is, of course, not having access to your Desktop PC. This app lets you access your XP professional PC, meaning all of your important documents are just a click away.
8. PDF Reader Pro :: This short and simple program lets you read your PDF documents on the go. With easy document management, wi-fi synchronization and a cool landscape view, this has all your PDF needs.

9. SpeedMailer :: If you often have to send out similar e-mails, this is the ideal program for you. It lets you record the address, subject, and content of e-mails before you send them, and then lets you easily choose from a list of contacts who the e-mails will be sent to.
10. QuickVoice Recorder w/ Free Voicemail :: Busy lawyers don’t have time to fiddle with a million portable devices. That’s why you use nFinity, which turns your iPhone into a free voice recorder.
11. AT&T Virtual Receptionist :: This program lets you instantly set up a professional phone service for your legal business. That means a free toll-free number, a professional auto-greeting, and 60 toll-free minutes each month.
12. WorkMate :: If you’ve got to deal with problems at work, you need this program ASAP. It provides instant access to the ACAS code of practice, as well as ACAS guidance on disciplinary procedures and grievance procedures, minimizing your legal risks.
13. Wallet Pro (password manager) :: Another great legal-friendly app, this program stores all of the passwords that you need. With military-grade encryption, this app will keep you safe.
14. BizExpense :: This program is, in short, expense reports made easy. Your legal expenses can be thoroughly documented with images, e-mail, currency conversion, and password protection.
15. Mocha VCN Lite :: Providing access to a VCN server, this app lets you access the files on your PC or Mac. With this app, you’ll have your own legal counsel wherever you go.
16. Folders - Private File Storage and Viewing :: This app lets you add all the files and folders from your computer or the web to your iPhone. You can even hide folders, making sure your documents stay safe and secure.
17. Timewerks-Lite :: This app lets you keep track of time spent on projects, as well as invoices. Great for lawyers, this app lets you add clients, uses a built-in stopwatch for timekeeping, calculate sales tax and, of course, create invoices.
18. Right Signature :: This program has one great purpose: letting you sign contracts, proposals, and NDS from your iPhone. You can even integrate your photo with your signature, ensuring authenticity.
    
19. Business E-Mail :: This app replaces the onboard e-mail of the iPhone with a slick interface that has a landscape keyboard, spellchecker, and other great features to speed your e-mail up dramatically.
20. File Sender - Send Files via SMTP :: If you have a MobileMe account, this program’s for you. It lets you send and receive files, and organize them in creative ways, such as saving groups of files you’ve sent so you can send them to others (or yourself) in the future.

Source: "Top 20 iPhone Apps for Busy Attorneys"  by Kat Sanders, published at the Court Reporter Schools blog.

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