Evernote in the Solo Law Office

The coolest thing in my office desktop is Evernote. It misleading to say it helps me create to-do lists.  The purpose of Evernote is to insure that I will never forget any detail, of any kind, ever again.


Synchronizes. It automatically synchronizes my task and idea lists with my cell phone.  This is beyond cool.  If I type on the things-to-do, it will appear on my cell phone’s list of things-to-do. When leaving the office in the morning for the courthouse, I think about the first case and begin forgetting about things to check on, things to file, and other people to see.  Checking my phone brings the complete list back to me.   


Use the Cell Phone. If I am out and add something to a list on my cell, it will automatically synchronize things with my desktop.  Snap a photo with my cell phone of a deed, a client, or business card, and the handwritten notes or typed notes in the photo automatically become searchable on Evernote. Take notes, save images, and read pdf articles.  Send notes by email to my Evernote address.


Many Lists. It encourages me to create a list for everything.  To-Do lists for work at the office.  Phone calls to return.  Purchase lists for the office. Tasks for the farm. Purchase lists for the farm. Grocery lists.  Mileage lists for places I travel on business. Copies of 1st Visit Memos from new clients. Gift lists. Idea lists.    


Access. Access Evernote from every computer, tablet, and cell phone that you use!  Evernote is free, although for the more advanced version, there is a $5 a month fee.  That’s too rich for my blood, but not for big spenders that read this blog.  Evernote.com