Transforming Appellate Practice with E-Ring Binder
The Challenge
For years, appellate lawyers like Stuart Friedman relied on Acrobat to assemble large and complex appendices. The process was slow, frustrating, and error-prone.
“Even minor changes posed major challenges,” Stuart recalls. Preparing binders for court required extensive manual work and often needed to be delegated to staff.
The Solution
When Stuart discovered E-Ring Binder, he quickly integrated it into his daily practice. The software streamlined his appellate appendix creation, dramatically reducing time spent and giving him more direct control over the process.
“[A]n indispensable part of my appellate practice.”
“I rely on E-Ring Binder virtually every workday,” Stuart explains. “What once took hours in Acrobat is now reduced to just a few clicks. It has become an indispensable part of my appellate practice.”
With built-in features such as dynamic indexes, automatic slip sheets, and Bates numbering, repetitive manual tasks disappeared. “Now, with just a few mouse clicks, I personally handle the assembly of three-hundred-page binders—a task I used to delegate to my assistant,” he says.
The Results
E-Ring Binder has transformed Stuart’s workflow:
Speed & Efficiency: Appendices that once took hours are now created in minutes.
Accuracy: Automatic documents numbering and indexing minimize errors.
Flexibility: Adjusting documents and binders for higher courts is effortless.
Self-Sufficiency: Stuart can now prepare large, complex binders himself without relying on administrative staff.
“Making adjustments [to my binders] is remarkably simple.”
“As my cases progress through the appellate ladder, making adjustments for higher courts is remarkably simple,” Stuart adds. “Renumbering pages, revising slip sheets, updating exhibit numbers, and modifying tables of contents have become effortless tasks.”
Beyond the technical improvements, Stuart values the partnership with E-Ring Binder:
“The developer has been consistently responsive to feedback and improvements, which has made the program even more valuable over time.”
The Impact
For Stuart, E-Ring Binder isn’t just a tool—it’s a complete shift in how appellate appendices are prepared.
“E-Ring Binder has not only streamlined my workflow but has fundamentally changed how I approach the preparation of appellate appendices,” he concludes.
