SBOT Computer & Technology Section

By now, you’ve probably heard the rumblings in the courtrooms, legal libraries and coffee shops. The State Bar of Texas Computer and Technology Section has a great new app for lawyers that’s going to change the way we practice law. If you’re feeling left out, have no fear. The app is free and can be yours today.

If you’re a member, just follow these simple instructions to download and start using the app immediately.

If you haven’t joined the Section, don’t worry, there’s room for you too. Just click here for information on joining the Section. Once you’re a member, just follow the instructions for downloading the app.

The Computer & Technology Section… we’re making geek cool again.

Texas Lawyer‘s blog, the Tex Parte Blog has a post about the launch of our Section’s new iPhone app.

State Bar of Texas Computer and Technology Section Releases Must-Have iPhone App for Texas Lawyers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Austin, TX, November 1, 2010 – The State Bar of Texas Computer & Technology Section has released a one-of-a-kind iPhone app for Texas lawyers. “With more than 50 codes, rules, acts and legal compilations, this application will quickly become a must-have addition to every Texas lawyer’s arsenal,” said Grant Scheiner, Chair of the Texas State Bar Computer and Technology Section.

Features of the app include:

• Lightning fast searches of dozens of Texas and federal codes, rules and statutes,
• FREE case law in certain areas,
• The functionality to email sections of codes, rules, statutes and case law links to yourself and others directly from the app,
• The ability to bookmark favorite sections of codes, rules and statutes; and,
• Convenient, quick access to the Computer and Technology Section website.

The app is available for FREE to members of the State Bar of Texas Computer & Technology Section.

Codes, rules and statutes included: Administrative Codes; Bankruptcy Code; Business & Commerce Code; Business Organizations Code; Civil Practice & Remedies Code; Finance Code; Rules of Appellate Procedure (State & Federal); Rules of Civil Procedure (State & Federal); Rules of Evidence (State & Federal); Computer Law & Intellectual Property (Various State & Federal Acts); Family Code; Penal Code; Probate Code; Property Code; Tax Code; Trust Code; and more!

Just visit Apple’s App Store with your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch and search for the app called “Texas Bar Legal”. If you’re a Section member, the app will be ready to use once you’ve successfully logged into the Section website. Your login credentials are the same as for the State Bar of Texas’ website. (Your bar number and password) Please keep in mind that you must be a Section member for this authentication to work. If you’re not a Section member, visit this page to find out how to join.

For more information on the app, please contact Press@SBOT.org or call (512) 814-8922.