Summation #1 Used Lit Support Tool Per LawNet
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LawNet's Technology Survey identifies Summation as #1 for the 4th consecutive year

San Francisco, CA - December 30, 2003 - LawNet, an independent, volunteer network of technology users that includes over 800 major law firms, has released its 2003 Technology Survey. Results show that Summation software, from Summation Legal Technologies, Inc., is by far the most used litigation support software. In response to the question "What Litigation Support Tools Does Your Firm Use?," 70% of the respondents identified Summation, more than any other product in the category. This is the fourth consecutive year that Summation has been indicated the most used litigation tool by LawNet's survey.

The survey records responses overall and also according to firm size, specifically, to the number of users in each firm (including paralegals and other support staff). Summation was the most indicated litigation software overall and also in each category, as follows:

• Very Large (over 500 users) - 77% of users indicated Summation
• Large firms (251-500 users) - 82% of users indicated Summation
• Medium firms (151-250 users) - 73% of users indicated Summation
• Small firms (1-150 users) - 58% of users indicated Summation
  

Approximately 389 law firms responded to the survey. The full survey is provided to LawNet members at no cost. Non-members may purchase a copy of the survey for $25 by contacting Randi Mayes at rmayes@peertopeer.org or by phone at 512.280.7172.

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