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LegalIT Security

Law firms handle some of the most sensitive information in business. We help you build infrastructure that protects client confidentiality, meets ethical obligations, and enables modern legal practice. Protect attorney-client privilege, secure confidential communications, and meet ABA ethical obligations with our legal-focused security expertise.

ABA EthicsSOC 2ISO 27001State Bar Requirements

Client Matter Protection

Zero Trust Security Dashboard

Secure
Security Posture Score96%
All safeguards activeLast audit: Passed
Corporate Transactions
45 ActiveProtected
Litigation Cases
89 ActiveProtected
IP & Patents
34 ActiveProtected
Employment Matters
67 ActiveProtected
Real Estate Deals
23 ActiveProtected

258

Active Matters

0

Breaches

24/7

Monitoring

ABA

Compliant

Zero Trust

Active

Why Law Firm Security Matters

Law firms are prime targets for cybercriminals seeking valuable client data

$1.8M

Avg cost of legal breach

29%

Law firms breached in 2024

$350

Cost per client record

100%

Our compliance success rate

Legal Industry Compliance Expertise

We specialize in the ethical and regulatory frameworks governing law firm technology

ABA Model Rules

American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Ethical obligations for technology competence and client confidentiality

State Bar Ethics

State Bar Technology & Ethics Requirements

State-specific attorney technology competence standards

SOC 2

Service Organization Control 2

Security controls for client data protection

ISO 27001

International Standard for Information Security

Information security management for law firms

Defense in Depth for Law Firms

Multi-layered security architecture protecting client confidentiality at every level

Application

WAF
API Security
Secure Portals

Data

Encryption
DLP
Data Classification

Network

Zero Trust
Firewalls
Segmentation

Endpoint

EDR
Mobile Security
Device Encryption

Identity

MFA
SSO
Privileged Access

Law Firm Security Challenges We Solve

Addressing unique cybersecurity needs of legal practices from solo attorneys to AmLaw firms

Protecting attorney-client privileged information

Meeting client security requirements and audits

Securing remote work for attorneys and staff

Managing document retention and destruction

Responding to data breach notification requirements

Enabling secure client collaboration

Law Firm Cybersecurity Services

Comprehensive security solutions designed specifically for legal organizations

Legal Security Program

Comprehensive security program meeting ABA guidelines and client requirements

ABA compliance
Security policies
Risk assessments
Client audits

Zero Trust Architecture

Zero Trust security model protecting client matters and privileged information

Identity verification
Least privilege access
Micro-segmentation
Continuous monitoring

Secure Communications

Encrypted email, messaging, and collaboration platforms for attorney-client communications

Email encryption
Secure messaging
Client portals
Mobile security

Document Management

Secure document management with access controls and audit trails

Encryption at rest
Version control
Access logging
Data classification

E-Discovery Security

Secure e-discovery workflows protecting privilege and maintaining chain of custody

Secure collection
Privilege protection
Chain of custody
Vendor management

Incident Response

Legal-specific breach response including privilege considerations and bar notifications

24/7 monitoring
Breach investigation
Bar notification
Client notification

Our Law Firm Security Process

A proven approach aligned with ABA ethical obligations and client expectations

Phase 1

Assessment

Week 1-2

Evaluate security posture against ABA guidelines and client requirements

ABA compliance review
Risk assessment
Client requirement analysis
Security roadmap
Phase 2

Implementation

Weeks 3-10

Deploy security controls and protective measures for client data

Zero Trust deployment
Encryption implementation
Access controls
Security tools
Phase 3

Training

Weeks 8-12

Attorney and staff training on security best practices and ethical obligations

Security awareness
Phishing training
Tools training
Policy education
Phase 4

Monitoring

Ongoing

Continuous security monitoring and compliance maintenance

24/7 SOC monitoring
Threat detection
Compliance reporting
Quarterly reviews

The Cost of Legal Data Breaches

Law firms face severe consequences from data breaches - financial, reputational, and ethical

$1.8M

Average legal industry breach cost

ABA 2024 Legal Technology Survey

43%

Law firms experiencing bar complaints post-breach

Potential ethical violations

$350

Cost per compromised client record

Plus malpractice claims and client loss

Beyond Financial Loss: Reputational and Ethical Risks

Client Trust Erosion

67% of clients would switch firms after a data breach exposing their confidential information

Ethical Violations

ABA Model Rule 1.6 requires competent safeguarding of client information - breaches can lead to disciplinary action

Malpractice Claims

Increasing lawsuits alleging negligence in protecting client data and attorney-client privilege

Regulatory Fines

State breach notification laws carry penalties up to $750,000 for violations

Proactive security costs less than 5% of the average breach

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Law Firm Security Investment

Flexible engagement models for solo practitioners to AmLaw 200 firms

Security Assessment

$5,000 - $10,000

Comprehensive security evaluation and compliance roadmap

  • ABA compliance review
  • Risk assessment
  • Security roadmap
  • Client audit prep
Most Popular

Managed Security

$2,500/month

Ongoing security management and compliance monitoring

  • 24/7 security monitoring
  • Zero Trust implementation
  • Incident response
  • Compliance reporting

Enterprise Legal

Custom

Tailored solutions for large firms and legal departments

  • Multi-office support
  • Dedicated security team
  • Practice management integration
  • Strategic advisory

All plans include attorney training and compliance documentation. Pricing varies by firm size.

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Success Story

Law Firm Implements Zero Trust Security

100% pass rate on client security audits, zero breaches

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Why Law Firms Choose Us

Legal industry expertise that generic IT providers can't match

Legal Technology Expertise

  • ABA TECHSHOW Faculty

    Teaching legal technology security to attorneys nationwide

  • Former Law Firm CIOs

    Team includes veterans from Am Law 100 firms

  • CISSP, CISM, CEH

    Advanced security certifications across our team

Proven Legal Track Record

  • 100+ Law Firms Protected

    From solo practitioners to global firms

  • Zero Client Data Breaches

    Perfect security track record across all clients

  • 12+ Years Legal IT Focus

    Deep understanding of law firm operations

Our Service Level Commitments

10 min
Critical Incident Response
24/7/365 availability
2 hours
High Priority Issues
Matter-critical problems
99.9%
Uptime SLA
For managed services
72 hours
Breach Notification Support
State law compliance included
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