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RORY DONALDSON, OWNER
Computerizing the Law Office
1185 S. Belmore Ave. | Denver, CO 80202
O: 303-555-1212 | C: 720-805-5445 | rdonaldson@msn.com


February 8, 20—

Mr. Robert D. Bennett
200 Colorado State Bank Building
Denver, Colorado 80202

Dear Mr. Bennett:

I specialize in helping small law offices (1-15 attorneys) get the computer systems they need--be it a stand-alone microcomputer or a complete network; basic word-processing through legal billing and timekeeping; file sharing through Lexis research.

Because I do not sell either hardware or software, or represent any vendors whatsoever, I am not required to sell you a particular line of products. I recommend solutions that will work best for you, be it IBM PC and compatibles, or Macintosh hardware and software. I then negotiate with a variety of vendors to get you the best price, service contracts, installation and guarantees of performance available.

My services are straightforward:

  • To help you analyze what you want to do, recommend the most cost-effective solutions, and the best providers of service. To help you negotiate the best prices I am only paid by my clients. I accept no fees or commissions from any vendors or companies.
     
  • To supervise all purchases, delivery and installation, advising you when to "accept delivery."
     
  • To help with attorney training.
     
  • To help with staff training and conversion.

In short, I save you time and money by insuring that you get the quality, products and service you require quickly. During the 10 years I've been in the computer business I have never had a client who didn't save far more than the cost of my fee by avoiding jargon, frustration, wasted hours, inappropriate hardware and software choices and incomplete service contracts.

There is no charge for my first hour of consultation. During this hour you and I will be able to tell if my services are appropriate for your firm. I look forward to talking with you about how I can be of service. Give me a call today.

Sincerely,


Rory Donaldson, Owner 

P.S. Phone 303-555-1212 to set up a free consultation. Ask for me personally.

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by William S. Frank
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