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Law Practice,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Jan. 19, 2018

Lawyers shouldn’t let themselves drown in emails

While email is often used to send important information and documents, it is by no means a foolproof method of communication for attorneys.

Shari L. Klevens

Partner
Dentons US LLP

Phone: (202) 496-7500

Email: shari.klevens@dentons.com

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Alanna G. Clair

Partner
Dentons US LLP

Email: alanna.clair@dentons.com

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Lawyers shouldn’t let themselves drown in emails
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Although the legal profession may be notoriously slow to warm up to new technologies, it is safe to say that the use of email is a commonly accepted means of communication among attorneys. Indeed, many courts now even allow parties to exclusively use email to provide notice of filings and to communicate with the court.

However, while email is often used to send important information and documents, it is by no means a foolproof metho...

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