Guide to Legal Equipment and Supplies

Stock up on the legal equipment and supplies your law firm needs on any given day to make the office run more smoothly. There is no worse feeling for an attorney or his assistant than trying to meet a deadline and realizing at the last minute they are lacking the one item needed to pull the document together.

With so many choices of binders, labels and folders, it is hard to know which will work best for your firm. Talk to the people in your office who use the legal supplies to get their opinion and shop around for the best deals. Keep in mind the following as you take on the task of filling the supply closet:

1. Not all office supply companies sell legal office supplies.

2. You can order discount office supplies online to save your firm money.

3. Ordering supplies in bulk may save you even more.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find a company that specializes in law supplies

Law firms have different needs than most other offices. Find a supply company that is more familiar with those differences and compare their services to find the best prices.

I recommend: LegalStore.com offers a variety of office supplies for attorneys that other office supply companies do not. Click the product type on the left of the screen to view all products in that category. eLegalSupply.com allows you browse or search for specific law equipment.

Use discount suppliers for common items so you can spend more on expensive legal business supplies

Everyone in the firm, from the senior attorneys down to the messengers, has ideas about the best law office supplies for their needs. Make sure they are all happy without breaking the bank by shopping discount companies for items such as paper and post-its, which do not have to be oriented for a law practice.

I recommend: Discount Office Supplies may not have the variety of legal equipment and supplies that a legal supply company does, but they offer other commonly used products and free shipping for large orders. Quill also offers free shipping on orders over a certain amount, excluding furniture.

Buy legal supplies and other office supplies in bulk to save time and money

Buying multiples of items you know your office will use just makes good sense. It saves money per item and prevents you from having to make purchases as often.

I recommend: Request a quote from InstaOffice or BulkOfficeSupply.com to see how much you can save by shopping in bulk.

Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• Do not be afraid to ask your supply company for a discount. If you purchase enough law equipment and supplies, they may be willing to work with you to keep your business.
• Organize a checklist of desired supplies by polling the firm for suggestions. Assign one employee the task of monitoring the law office equipment and lawyer supplies on the check list to make sure you are always fully stocked.

The official source of Legal Equipment and Supplies is
the Legal Equipment and Supplies page at Business.com