Keep Your Firm Billable, Secure, and Compliant
Law firms can't afford downtime or data breaches. We provide enterprise-grade IT that protects client privilege and maintains bar association compliance.
Schedule ConsultationChallenges Facing Legal Firms
Ransomware Threatens Client Trust
A single ransomware attack can shut down your firm for weeks, exposing confidential client communications and destroying your reputation with the bar.
IT Issues Cost Billable Hours
Every minute your staff spends troubleshooting technology instead of serving clients directly impacts your firm's revenue and partner profitability.
Compliance is Non-Negotiable
State bar associations and ABA guidelines require specific data protection measures. Non-compliance can mean disciplinary action or malpractice liability.
Why Legal Firms Choose Autimo
15-Minute Response SLA
When IT issues arise, we respond within 15 minutes to minimize billable hour loss. Your team stays productive, not waiting on tech support.
Bar Association Compliance
We maintain audit trails, encrypted communications, and secure document management that meets ABA Model Rule 1.6 and state bar requirements.
Zero Ransomware Incidents
Our security stack has prevented every ransomware attempt across our legal clients, protecting client privilege and firm reputation.
Meeting Legal Industry Requirements
We understand that legal IT isn't just about uptime - it's about protecting client privilege and maintaining bar compliance. Our security stack is designed specifically for law firms, with audit trails, encrypted communications, and secure document management.
- ABA Model Rule 1.6: Confidentiality of Information
- State bar data security guidelines
- Attorney-client privilege protection
- Secure document retention and destruction policies
- Encrypted email and file sharing
Why Autimo for Legal
Legal-Specific Expertise
We understand privilege, conflict walls, trust accounting, and practice management systems. Our team speaks your language and anticipates your needs.
Canadian Data Sovereignty
All client data stays in Canada on servers we control. No US subpoenas, no offshore processing. Your clients' information remains under Canadian jurisdiction.
Proactive Security, Not Reactive
We don't wait for breaches. Our 24/7 monitoring, managed detection and response, and security awareness training prevent incidents before they threaten your practice.
Services for Legal Firms
Compliance & Risk Management
We've seen cyber insurance drop from $80k to $4k with proper compliance
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Your data, recoverable within hours - not days
Email Hosting & Management
Enterprise email with advanced security and compliance
Cybersecurity Services
Enterprise-grade protection that makes your firm unransomable
Identity & Access Management
Control who accesses what - down to the document level
IT Documentation & Asset Management
Know exactly what you have and how it's configured
Success Stories
What Legal Professionals Say
Autimo Core transformed our security posture and saved us $76,000 per year on insurance alone. Their NIST compliance work gave us confidence our client data is protected.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you protect attorney-client privilege in IT systems?
We implement end-to-end encryption for all communications and documents, maintain strict access controls with role-based permissions, and provide comprehensive audit trails that help you demonstrate compliance with the Law Society of BC's client confidentiality requirements.
What is your response time for IT emergencies?
We guarantee a 15-minute response for critical issues that impact billable work. Our team understands that law firm downtime directly costs revenue, so we prioritize rapid resolution to minimize disruption to your practice.
Do you have experience with legal practice management software?
Yes, we support all major legal platforms including Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther, NetDocuments, and Time Matters. Our team understands matter-centric workflows, trust accounting requirements, and conflict checking systems.
How do you help with Law Society of BC compliance?
We maintain documentation and controls aligned with Law Society of BC technology guidelines, including secure backup procedures, encryption standards, and access logging that supports your professional responsibility requirements.
What happens to our data if we ever change providers?
Your data remains your data. We provide complete data export and migration assistance, with all data stored in Canadian data centers. We'll work with any incoming provider to ensure a smooth transition with zero data loss.
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