Secure IT for Law Firms That Can’t Afford Downtime.
Document security, client confidentiality, and reliable uptime for legal professionals — built around the ABA’s cybersecurity guidance and your firm’s specific requirements.
Your obligation to protect client data is absolute.
ABA Model Rule 1.6 requires competent and reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized disclosure of client information. The ABA has repeatedly clarified that this includes cybersecurity measures — and failure to implement them is an ethical violation, not just a business risk.
We understand law firm workflows, document management systems, and the specific compliance obligations that differentiate legal IT from standard business IT.
- Client data encryption at rest and in transit
- Matter-based access controls for document systems
- Secure client portal and communication tools
- Email encryption for sensitive communications
- Audit trails for all access to client files
- Remote work security for attorneys working from anywhere
We know your practice management tools.
Document Management
iManage, NetDocuments, Worldox, SharePoint-based DMS — configured, supported, and secured with appropriate access controls and retention policies.
Practice Management
Clio, MyCase, Practice Panther, Time Matters, ProLaw — we support the platforms your attorneys use daily and integrate them with your IT infrastructure.
Secure Collaboration
Microsoft Teams with proper external access controls, encrypted file sharing, and compliance features configured for legal professional use.
Billing & Accounting
Integration support for Tabs3, QuickBooks, PCLaw, and other legal billing systems — reliable uptime is non-negotiable for billing continuity.
What law firms need from their IT provider.
Zero Tolerance for Downtime
Deadlines are absolute in law. System outages during trial prep, filing deadlines, or closings are unacceptable. We engineer for uptime and respond to critical issues immediately.
Confidentiality by Design
Attorney-client privilege depends on keeping client data truly secure. We architect systems with confidentiality as a first principle, not an afterthought.
Remote Work Security
Attorneys working from home, court, or client sites need secure access to firm systems. VPN, MDM, and zero-trust access configured for attorney mobility without security compromise.
Legal IT Questions
What are law firms’ cybersecurity obligations under the ABA rules?
ABA Model Rule 1.6(c) requires lawyers to make reasonable efforts to prevent inadvertent or unauthorized disclosure of client information. ABA Formal Opinion 483 extends this to include understanding the technology used and maintaining appropriate safeguards. Many state bars have issued additional guidance reinforcing these obligations.
How do you handle conflict-of-interest concerns about accessing our files?
Our technicians access client matter files only to the minimum extent necessary for support purposes, and only with explicit authorization. We implement role-based access controls so our staff can service your infrastructure without visibility into client matters. We’re happy to discuss specific access control requirements with your firm’s managing partner.
Can you support our firm during a security incident at a critical time — like during trial?
Absolutely. Critical incidents — defined together during onboarding — receive immediate emergency response 24/7. We understand that a system failure during trial or at a filing deadline is a business-critical emergency, not a next-business-day ticket.
Can you help us meet cyber insurance requirements?
Yes. Legal malpractice and cyber insurance policies increasingly require specific technical controls — MFA, EDR, backups, encryption, and more. We assess your current posture against your carrier’s requirements and close any gaps, which often results in reduced premiums.