Subject: Adoption of Uniform Method of Citation
        Date: Sat, 01 Mar 1997 11:25:43 -0800
        From: "Lisa A. Runquist"
Organization: Runquist & Associates
     To: citation@teo.uscourts.gov

     I understand that you are interested in obtaining comments from 
practitioners concerning the possible adoption of a uniform method of 
citation, such as the one that has been proposed by the American Bar 
Association. Such a method of citation would make the ability to 
research cases through electronic means, including the internet, much 
easier, faster, and cheaper.

     As an attorney who has been practicing for 20 years, of which 15 
have been in a partnership, as a sole practitioner, and as a small 
firm (2-3 attorneys), I am strongly in favor of such a proposal. 
Although I still personally prefer reading the cases in book format, 
I cannot afford that luxury. Perhaps large firms can still afford the 
cost of the books as well as the space to maintain them, but for solo 
and small firm practitioners, the electronic method of research is 
the only one that is financially feasible.

     Thank you for your attention to and consideration of this 
matter.

Very truly yours,
Lisa A. Runquist
runquist@silicon.net
Runquist & Associates
10821 Huston St., North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 760-8986
fax (818) 760-8314