Computerized Case Management Systems

by Andrew Z. Adkins III

Choosing the correct case management system is critical to the success of any law firm. This book makes the decision making process easier for lawyers and other legal professionals charged with this task. Also included are tips on how to select and implement the right program followed by an explanation of the available software.

199 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1998

About the author

I'm actually in my fifth (or is it sixth?) career. I spent four years in the U.S. Navy during the 70s, most of which was on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier as a Crash & Salvage firefighter ("Red Shirt") and an aircraft director ("Yellow Shirt").

After my honorable discharge, I became a firefighter with the City of Gainesville, Florida while attending the local community college, full-time.

By education and training, I have a couple of degrees in electronics engineering (BSEE '82, ME '89) from the University of Florida (Go Gators!) and spent five years designing and developing microprocessor-based computer systems in the 80s.

I then turned to consulting, working with lawyers all over the country as an independent legal technology consultant (Adkins Consulting Group, LLC).

I had an opportunity to create the Legal Technology Institute at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where I continued to provide technology consulting to the legal profession. I was also the law school IT director for a few years as well as an adjunct professor, teaching Law Practice Management to 2Ls and 3Ls. I left UFLaw in June 2010 with a main goal of "slowing down." I privatized the Legal Technology Institute and continued to consult with lawyers around the country.

Just when I thought I was "slowing down," a previous consulting client called, asking if I would come work with him as the Chief Information Officer for a large law firm. We moved to West Virginia for four years and I was able to help the firm grow from 220 attorneys and 10 offices to 350 attorneys and 15 offices in six states. We loved our time in West Virginia; though, being a lifelong "Gator," it was a little hard to get used to saying, "Go 'Eers." After four years, we needed to move back to Florida for family reasons.

Just when I thought I was "slowing down" (again), a previous employer called, asking if I would be interested in helping with a software startup company. I spent a couple of years working with a great group of folks.

I hope I'm slowing down.

But then, I now have the "writing bug."