Need help with file folders, note pads, but a briefcase may be overkill

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Been admiring some of the recent posts about briefcases. I have a saddleback cardholder wallet, and am pleased with how well it has aged and it is definitely quality. The briefcases, about $500, seem to be a good price for something that would be so rugged. I am not sure that it is as 'refined" as an Adney Swaine may be, and maybe a different leather or finishing than the Narangassat (sic?) that I have seen posted in the threads.

However, a full on briefcase is probably not what I need at this point. I have one of those soft sided Office Depot satchels that I might carry three times a year. If I think about it, and I don't think it is really pertinent, it has a flap with a plastic pronged closure. One compartment in front is zippered and is smaller, and then there is the middle compartment that has no divider. I dont know that it could fit a Dell Inspiron computer in it, the 15 incher. Handy for when it rains and I have a lot of files but to be honest, I never think to grab it. It has a mini fold up umbrella in it that I have not used in 5 years.

I may have to carry a Rules book to court, and sometimes I do carry about three files that are thick. I have those paper, brown foldout accordion folders that I can cram everything into, but again, I seldom use them.

I am thinking something leather would be nice, a nice chestnut color. A notebook cover seems to thin, but maybe a fullon briefcase would sit for only those days that I have a big case and going to trial.

I don't have any ideas in mind but thought I would ask for suggestions. $100 to $150 is a good initial price range. Ideas? Websites to go to?

I doubt I will be using it for carrying a laptop. Our state courts do not yet have internet based filing, though the local bankruptcy court does. If I got a laptop to carry to court, it would be a 10 inch Acer or an Ipad, something to scan all my files electronically into. However, because of the way court is, you have to have documents to hand to the Court or to a witness and so paper files are not going anywhere soon for the law that I practice.

Maybe even say a notebook cover, with a legal pad holder on one side, then the flap on the other that holds business cards, a couple pens, and behind it, loose leaf papers and then you can place files zippered around it. Pratical at times, but not such a great thing to reach in, pull out a file and file a pleading as unzippered. But those having practical experience can weigh in
 
I don't remember the prices but Saddleback Leather has satchels and briefcases and other stuff that might fit your needs.
 
I am an incredibly powerful, manly, successful attorney like yourself. The nature of my employment takes me to court only once a month (thankfully), but I ride with a Maxpedition MPB in black.

Its probably a little big for your application, and it does not have the refined look of leather that you may be after, but it is highly functional. Looks like a laptop bag. Maxpedition also makes smaller and larger flavors with other names.

Just a data point.

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Yeah, I am thinking a variation of those paper accordion type of folders that hold pens at the bottom and expand to hold several files. But I am thinking something a bit nicer, in leather, and has a closing mechanism in case I dont want people to peek in, or if I had a phone or even an Ipad at a later time.
 
Mitchell Leather has an idea, but too high priced



Our Document briefcase is perfect for someone who doesn't need the large capacity of our Messenger or Classic briefcases but still appreciates a hand-made classic. Shown here in a rich brown Italian Glazed Leather, the Document case features a large zippered single main compartment (11"x17") with a three-quarter high front pocket. Inside there are pockets for your cell phone and wallet as well as a pen and key holder. The all-leather strap features our comfort shoulder pad made from the same leather as the briefcase.

The price is $499 for in-stock cases. Custom build to order add $50
 
i use either a Coach leather briefcase (which holds a lot), Zero Halliburton metal briefcase (which holds a little), or a Outdoor Products Power Pack (which is my "portable office" and holds a laptop safely); depending on my needs and situation...in Consulting you have to be professional, look professional and be ready for all situations...
 
I tend to go with my Samsonite leather flap over briefcase. It has an accordian style centre that can split into four sections, then a front section that holds stuff like pencils, pens, phones, notebooks and a back zipped pocket. It less formal than my full attache case and cost me all of $2.50 when I got it, which was much nicer than the normal price it sold for $280.

Of course I don't carry legal briefs either. Mostly policy and procedure, project documentations, some programming printouts, the occasional manual and a few items like my multitool, drafting set and so on. It worked out pretty damn well.
 
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