The 80/20 Principle

The 80/20 Principle

The tech recommendation problem nobody talks about

Why the people advising you on software might be the worst ones to ask.

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Ernie the Attorney
Apr 17, 2026
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Most solo and small-firm lawyers know they need better technology. The hard part isn’t motivation — it’s figuring out what to actually use.

So you ask around. You hire a consultant. You talk to the IT person someone recommended. And you get advice that sounds reasonable.

But here’s the thing nobody warns you about: the people giving you tech recommendatio…

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