[blindlaw] questions about paper files

[Susan Kelly]

Our office (public defender) fortunately keeps both electronic and paper files on all clients.  The biggest problems that I run into are filing in the paper file (I still have some sight, though not much, leading staff to assume I can do it), nad prosecutors handing me new documents in court for use that minute (again, others relying too much on the fact I have minimal sight).  Instances like that probably should be handled by an assistant / reader...although in the office, the e-files are fantastic.  The fact that everyone has them also is of great help, in case I need to cover a case for a co-worker.

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From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org on behalf of Russell J. Thomas, Jr.
Sent: Sun 4/11/2010 11:42 AM
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Unfortunately, there is no easy answer to your question.

To start, the law practice should have only one file per case or per client;
otherwise, if each attorney keeps his/her own file, you have chaos.

The best option is to have all files kept electronically, recognizing that
of course there will be times when paper documents will have to be used.

If, in your question, you are talking about preparing a Response to a
Request for Documents, unless it is a simple request or limited to a small
number of easily recognized documents, you will probably need sighted help,
especially if you have to take a large volume of documents and decide which
documents must be produced and which documents do not need to be produced.



-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Craig Spencer
Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2010 10:02 AM
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Subject: [blindlaw] questions about paper files

For attorneys who work in offices with other attorneys, how do you address
managing the paper file for a case?

Do you set-up the file yourself?  What about when a document needs to be
referenced or shown to the opposing side?




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