Managed IT Services for Law Firms

Improved productivity, business continuity, automation and client data protection

Custom IT Solutions for Law Firms

Running a law firm isn’t as easy as it once was. Three factors melded together to make IT a crucial component of a law firm’s profitability:

  1. Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure extending the rules of discovery to electronic information
  2. Massive growth of electronically stored information (ESI)
  3. Reliance on case management software

IT is mission critical to law firms, yet because IT is a cost center and not a revenue generator, investments are limited. Your law firm deserves professional management that will improve business results and profitability. A well-managed IT infrastructure becomes invisible when managed properly. Also, there are many advantages such as automated processes, better resource management, decline in risk of errors and increased transparency. Law firms are realizing that technology is critical to the success of their business and by not keeping up they are creating risks for their clients and their practice. Consider the below statistics.

In 2018, nearly 80% of law firms experienced phishing attacks In mid-March 2020, right as COVID-19

In mid-March 2020, right as COVID-19 ramped up in the United States, hackers purported to be the World Health Organization (WHO).

Source: Osterman Research

Average workers waste 22 minutes a day dealing with IT related issues

The average employee who works 40 hours a week, 50 weeks of the year, experiences 91 hours of down time annually.

Source: Career Builder Harris Poll

IT downtime costs companies an average of $5,600 per minute

Depending on the size of the business and the scale of its operations, it can cost businesses anywhere from $140,000 to $540,000 per hour.

Source: A report by Gartner

Mange services delivered a cost reduction of 30-40% and an efficiency boost of 50-60%

As per the Data economy report, businesses implementing managed IT services cut in-house IT costs, improved service quality, and enjoyed a boost in productivity

Over the past 10 years, unprecedented disruptions such as the deregulation of the practice of law and advancements in technology have changed the face of the legal sector.

 

Our unique experience to respond to challenges of law firms

A reliable IT support company that can keep up with your demands is essential. We understand that you work in a fast-paced industry and require immediate support to help fix any issues whenever and wherever they happen. CMIT Solutions has 25 years of experience and our team can handle all your hardware, software, cloud computing, networking, and cybersecurity needs. We offer customized solutions to each of our clients and help them realize cost-cutting and revenue growth opportunities.

We know the unique nature of law firms and the challenges you face, such as:

  • The need for systems to support supplemental contract document review staff
  • The computing demands and storage requirements for electronic discovery
  • The mission-critical nature of litigation support
  • The high demands partners can make when under pressure

According to the American Bar Association’s Model Rules of Professional Conduct, it’s a law firm’s responsibility to protect the clients’ critical data and applications. We encrypt your data using a unique 256-bit AES encryption key to ensure that it cannot be accessed by others. We also store your data in SSAE 16 /SOC-2 compliant data center with 24/7 monitoring.

We know the technology tools that companies in the legal industry rely on every day. Let us manage your IT so you can manage your business.

What Our Customers Say

“Joe Bottani, an Arch Brokerage Partner, tells how CMIT Solutions has helped their business get ahead of IT issues”

“Real estate firm opens new location and rapidly ramps up operations using CMIT’s reliable services”

“Partnering with IT provider helps Erie manufacturing company thrive in 21st century”

“St. Louis-area medical clinic prevents disaster with proactive IT monitoring and managed IT suppor”

Latest Technology Trends in Law Firms

Like other corporate and business functions – such as human resources and finance, legal departments are already experiencing technological disruption. The “three A’s” (automation, artificial intelligence, and analytics) are just a few technology disruptors that will likely shape the legal department of the future.

Here are technology trends that will transform the legal industry –

Automation

  • Automation of processes, such as preparing UCC filings makes it more efficient and less prone to error
  • It helps law firms manage costs while meeting evolving client expectations
  • Improves contract review and management
  • Enhances corporate and regulatory reporting
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Analytics/big data

  • Analytics can uncover patterns in how certain courts, or even certain judges, have ruled in past cases that are similar to your clients
  • Helps law firms spot trends and analyze markets. Lawyers and legal organizations can look ahead and identify opportunities for growth and increased profitability
  • Monitor the effectiveness of marketing campaigns in real-time
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Artificial intelligence

  • A law firm used AI technology to develop a “virtual assistant” that suggests the best order for renegotiating a series of corporate contracts
  • Allows lawyers to instantly identify the risk, exposure, and the relevant legal issues at stake in any given case
  • Helps perform due diligence more efficiently and with more accuracy

Virtual Communication

  • It has become the preferred method of communication, especially for bigger firms that operate in various locations across the country or even the world
  • It expedites legal tasks such as arraignments, depositions, and witness testimonies
  • Clients gain the additional benefit of having access to an attorney who can better meet their needs
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