The last few months have been extremely busy for us, as we've been shipping Amicus Attorney 7 since April. (And we've also been putting the final touches on our exciting new accounting application, so stay tuned for news on that product!)

We're pleased to let you know that, so far, several Amicus 7 reviews and "customer success stories" have been posted to our website: www.amicusattorney.com/news/news_reviews.html

They come from Law Office Computing, The Lawyer's PC newsletter and TechnoLawyer NewsWire. All of the reviews explain why Amicus 7 is bound to be our most popular version to date.

Print the PDF files, take them away to read while you enjoy your summer vacation!

Merging Duplicate Contacts in Amicus Attorney 7

A new feature in Amicus Attorney 7 is the ability to merge duplicate contacts right inside the People (Contacts) module. In order to merge duplicate contacts in Amicus Attorney V, you had to get everyone out of the database and perform this function at the Amicus Administrator. With Amicus Attorney 7, firm members can do this right from their workstation. To start utilizing this new feature, follow these steps:

1. Go into the People module located on the left side of the Amicus Attorney screen.
2. Find 2 contacts that you would like to merge.
3. Select both contacts by highlighting the first contact, holding down the Ctrl key, and then highlighting the second contact.
4. Right click and select Merge Contacts and the following window will appear:
   
   
   
   
5. Choose from one of the four options to leave as separate contacts, merge the data, keep the first, or keep the second. You may also edit the values in either contact card as well.
   (Note: There is also a "Find Duplicate Contacts" option listed in the Actions drop-down menu. This will allow you to search across Contacts to look for potential duplicates and to take action.)
   

Bio: Chris Arrendale can be reached at (770) 998-3800 or at chris@bestlawfirm.com Chris L. Arrendale is the Director of Technology as well as a certified law office software consultant. Chris received his BA in Political Science and Sociology from Emory University. He received his MS in Software Engineering and Information Technology from Southern Polytechnic State University (Magna Cum Laude). Chris is a Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician, Microsoft Certified Professional, Microsoft Office Specialist, and holds other certifications in Windows Server 2003, Computer Help Desk Support, Microsoft XP, Office XP, PC Master Technician, NT Administrator, Networking Technician, Information Security, E-Commerce, Wireless Concepts, Internet Technology, and Webmaster. Chris is also an active member of the Association of Computing & Machinery, as well as the IEEE. He has many years of experience working in a law firm environment and consults on hardware, software, trial presentation, network, security, wireless, and handheld needs. He is also a certified consultant/trainer on Amicus Attorney, Amicus Accounting, PCLaw, Worldox, Workshare Professional, CompuLaw, ActiveWords, Adobe Acrobat, and is an authorized reseller of Word Perfect, Microsoft Word, and Backupmybusiness.com.

Amicus Attorney 7 - Easy Navigation and Customizable Floating Toolbar

The Amicus Navigation Pane allows you to easily access the various modules within Amicus Attorney, and filter Index lists of items. All of the icons on the Navigation Pane are also on the Amicus Floating Toolbar.

The Navigation Pane

	Office - Set preferences, run reports, work with templates, perform Administrative tasks (if you have access rights), open another user's Office.
	Favorites - Quick access to Files, Contacts, and other items that you use frequently.
	Dailies - View an overview of your day - today's appointments, outstanding to do's and communications.
	Files - Work with all of your Client Matter Files.
	Calendar - Keep track of appointments and to do's - by day, week, month, year, or in a list format, for you or others on your team.
	People - View contact information (phone, address, e-mail, etc.) and historical details for individuals and companies; view contact information for your Firm Members (in the firm directory).
	Time Sheets - Manage time spent (billable or non-billable) on all client matters.
	Notes - Jot down quick notes, which can be associated with Files, People, Events or Library Pages.
	Communications - Manage your incoming and outgoing phone calls, phone messages, and e-mail messages.
	Library - Manage your firm's research materials (documents an memos), as well as online services, Internet sites, and other files.

The OFFICE Module is where you set the preferences for how Amicus Attorney will work for you. From the OFFICE module, you can also create reports, work with Document Templates (Master Documents), use the Help Center, login to another Office, perform administrative tasks (if you have the appropriate access rights), and use the Tutorial Office.

The Amicus Floating Toolbar - Amicus Attorney modules can be accessed quickly by clicking on various icons on the Amicus Floating Toolbar. In addition to icons that open Amicus modules, there are many more icons to help you with your every day tasks, such as creating a new untitled time entry, starting/stopping the timer, recording a new phone call, creating a new event, etc.

This toolbar is set by default to be "floating" - if you wish to hide the toolbar, click on the "Office Toolbar" drop-down list box and select "Hide Floating Toolbar". To view the floating toolbar again, select View - Toolbars - Floating. You can also change your preferences to include icons/functions for: a) timer, b) navigation, and/or c) tasks. From the Office module, select Preferences - My Applications - Toolbars.

Want more information? Check out the free "Amicus Attorney 7 - At A Glance Guide" available from the Amicus website. This invaluable reference guide includes more than 50 pages of easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions with illustrations. Topics covered include the Calendar, People and Communications Modules, Notes and Stickies, Files, Time Sheets, Favorites and much more!

Question:
How many Amicus Attorney 7 users are supported under the MSDE installation option?

Answer:
Amicus Attorney 7 uses the robust Microsoft SQL Server Database. This provides numerous improvements to stability and scalability.

Amicus Attorney 7 Standard Edition can run on the free version of Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE). This version of Amicus Attorney supports up to 15 users and a maximum database size of 2 GB.

Amicus Attorney 7 Premium Edition can run on both the full version of Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and MSDE. Again, MSDE can support up to 15 users, with a maximum database size of 2 GB. There is no cap on the total number of users supported with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 as long as the firm has a sufficient number of licenses.

Premium Edition installations with more that 15 users require the full install of Microsoft SQL Server 2000. Firms must have a sufficient number of Microsoft client access licenses (CALs) to cover the maximum number of users and/or devices that may access or use Amicus Attorney.

Premium Edition users can purchase Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Workgroup Edition Runtime-Restricted Use Licenses direct from Gavel & Gown Software for only $100 per user.

Amicus Attorney Premier Consultants are professionals who are nationally qualified to sell and install all Amicus Attorney products and provide their customers with on-site training and support.

Training Programs Offered by our Premier Consultants:

Here are a few of the training sessions offered by some of our Premier Consultants. For more information or to register for a class, please contact the consultant firm directly. All times listed in ET unless otherwise indicated.

CD-ROM TRAINING

2b1, Inc.
San Francisco, CA
415-284-2221
www.2b1inc.com

Amicus Attorney V Basic Training - PC desktop training for the Amicus Attorney user. Enjoy the easy-to use and easy-to-follow animation covering the most popular features of Amicus Attorney V. For more information, visit their web site: www.2b1inc.com/t_products.htm

2b1 Inc., Amicus Attorney Premier Consultant since 1997, also offers customized e-training sessions on Amicus Attorney V/V+ and now NEW on Amicus Attorney 7. Please contact (415) 284-2221 for pricing and scheduling.”

ONLINE TRAINING

ProBill Law Firm Solutions
Boca Raton, FL
800-299-9177
www.probill.net
administration@probill.net

For more information, contact ProBill Law Firm Solutions via e-mail or phone.