There are multiple solutions to calendar/task management/docketing. Check out the websites and features that each type of software provides. Then contact the vendor and ask questions. Have them come and do a demonstration or let you try a trial version.

1.) Use an networked e-mail client that includes a calendar, to-do lists, tasks, address books and more, such as:

• Upgrade your current Outlook Express to Microsoft Outlook
• Try another e-mail client with enhanced collaboration capabilities, such as Novell Groupwise

2.) If you have a very small office environment try a Freeware/Shareware for calendaring:

• Yahoo! calendar
• Kiko

3.) Resources for small offices that allow people to collaborate and share schedules:

• WebEx Web Office
• Visual Day Planner

4.) If you need rules based Calendar/Docketing software try a product such as:

• CompuLaw
• Deadlines On Demand (online calendar service from CompuLaw)

5.) An option which includes calendar, docketing, some time keeping, and other automated functions is Case/Practice Management software (see the LTRC case management comparison chart): Some examples:

• AbacusLaw
• Amicus Attorney
• Legal Files
• Perfect Practice
• ProLaw
• Time Matters