Some of us are old enough to remember the screech of a 56K modem and the rhythmic hum of a floppy drive—maybe even the tap-tappa-tap of an IBM® Selectric.

But like any small business, lawyers in solo and small law firms must always look ahead to new technological innovations to ensure they're delivering that perfect mix of efficiency and client service.

And considering how fast the legal technology sector seems to be moving today, it's possible that attorneys (particularly those in busy small law firms) might have missed a critical breakthrough. From online legal research to the advent of leading-edge legal analytics, we've put together five key areas in which lawyers in small firms can leverage technology to enhance their legal practice.