Can Twitter be useful to lawyers?

DisabilityGuy: Great post, I agree w/ everything except following 2000 RT @Scobleizer What I'm learning from Twitter: http://bit.ly/DK4G6

• nikiblack: @uMCLE @DisabilityGuy I agree w/ @Scobeleizer 100%--Twitter is the most important SM platform right now--for now;)

• nikiblack: -->@DisabilityGuy @uMCLE Not sure that Twitter is best format for many lawyers, but in general--best & most important SM platform

• DisabilityGuy: -> @nikiblack & @uMCLE: Twitter is important 2 lawyers 4 learning new things. May not directly drive business, but helps U practice better

• nikiblack: -->@uMCLE @DisabilityGuy That's a great point-for lawyers--Twitter's better as an RSS reader, info. gatherer & for networking, too, I think.

• DisabilityGuy: Twitter disc. w/ @nikiblack - Today I reviewed multiple tips 4 improving my website 2 better serve clients & tips 4 productivity. Invaluable

• uMCLE: @DisabilityGuy @nikiblack When attys need to become "experts" overnight, use SM:Twitter for current issues/language then LinkedIn for depth

• DisabilityGuy: @gerkmana @nikiblack @uMCLE - I wouldn't have come in contact w/ many experts in my practice area w/out Twitter. I'm a better lawyer 4 that

• gerkmana: nikiblack @uMCLE @DisabilityGuy Presenter I saw yesterday said maybe... not. But I think yes, at very least because of search.

• DisabilityGuy: @LeighMonette @nikiblack @uMCLE: True value is indirect marketing opportunities. Twitter presence provides visibility, may lead 2 new client

• LeighMonette: @nikiblack @uMCLE @DisabilityGuy - I met with 2 clients a few days ago who found me through my tweets. I use primarily for networking though

• LeighMonette: @DisabilityGuy @nikiblack @uMCLE - I agree re: indirect mktg. Engaging in meaningful exchanges with peers helps me connect and show ability.

• gerkmana: @nikiblack @uMCLE @DisabilityGuy And b/c of networking/relationships, of course. But as with everything, it's not for everyone.

• DisabilityGuy: @LeighMonette @nikiblack @uMCLE: Twitter provides better visibility than Website, LinkedIn, Blog & approaches Facebook. Captive Audience

• gerkmana: @DisabilityGuy Love that. Sometimes we forget networking is more about learning than anything else. @nikiblack @uMCLE

• uMCLE: @DisabilityGuy @LeighMonette @nikiblack of all platforms, real-time exchange that Twitter offers mimic traditional relationship building >>

• uMCLE: @DisabilityGuy @LeighMonette @nikiblack >> but what's truly unique is the unprecedented access from and to potential clients

• uMCLE: @nikiblack Impt element that gets lost - patience re social media networking. @kevinokeefe evangelizes bldg relationships. Agree!

• LeighMonette: @uMCLE @DisabilityGuy @nikiblack - Real-time is a definite plus, but can cut both ways if you're not always in the stream...

• DisabilityGuy: Another viewpoint 2 add 2 @nikiblack conv. from earlier RT @LegalBlogWatch Are Lawyers Getting Clients From Twitter? http://twurl.nl/fud4le