Comments on: The Connected Lawyer — Instant Messaging

By: Kellie

Kellie — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:16:00 +0000

I found a phone on a counter at a liquir store, they have it on camra me picking it up and putting it in my purse. I went outside and ran into a friend told her i found it she said she would take care of it for me, i had to babysit my gson and take care of a few things. the owner contacted me saying either give the phone or 500.00. He told me that they are really mean people, threatening physical violence on me. did i even commit a crime, I didnt steal it i found it. I never used it at all. the owner said i know your name and were you live. did i even do anything wrong,

By: Grant Griffiths

Grant Griffiths — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 12:13:02 +0000

Never been an issue. And if I am so busy I don't have time to visit, I just change my status accordinly. Not only do I use IM'ing with clients. I also use SMS (text messaging) via the cell phone with them too. I have a great program on my Treo called YourCall. It gives me the option to do something with a call when it comes in. And if I am busy and can't take the call, I have the option to send them a SMS. So far the clients I have done this with really appreciate the fact they are not being ignored and know right away I am unavilable.
This is what is so great about blogging. Lets keep the conversation going. Anyone that has a comment on this issue, please post them. Unless it is spam, I always approve my comments.

By: Andrew Flusche

Andrew Flusche — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 12:02:30 +0000

I’m very concerned about IM, for daily use by a professional. I used it regularly in high school and undergrad, but I finally got off of it a couple years back.
Do you not find it very disruptive? Are clients generally understanding if you ask them to email you or contact you later? I’m just curious how this works in practice.