In courtrooms and depositions across the country, the iPad is replacing the legal pad as an essential accoutrement of trial lawyers. Way back in 2011, this blog first reported on the increasing popularity of the iPad among litigators, and we surveyed some of the essential and most popular apps for trial. In 2013, we updated that list.

Since then, the number and variety of litigation-related apps have continued to grow. There are even whole new categories, such as apps for e-discovery. Our 2011 article listed eight apps. By 2013, our list had grown to 22 apps. This time, as we again surveyed the available apps, our list grew to 40.

There are so many, in fact, that we’re publishing the list in two parts. So, without further ado, here is Part One of our list of 40 essential apps for trial lawyers.

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Settlement Apps

Picture It Settled (free). Most cases never make it to trial of course. If you are trying to reach a settlement but are unable to come to terms, this app might help. The app helps litigants analyze their positions and develop a successful negotiation strategy. Using data harvested from thousands of cases, it predicts when you will be able to settle and for what amount.

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