Technology

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore believes that the best information technology is technology that delivers the best value to our clients.  The right technology will respond to the needs of our practice while maintaining the security and high-availability of key information.  We continually invest in the latest developments in legal technology to improve internal efficiencies and reduce client costs.

Client Communications

All firm attorneys use smartphones such as iPhones and Blackberrys which provide immediate access to email, voicemail and system data, creating high availability for our clients.  Remote access to firm data and systems is achieved through Citrix, providing attorneys with a secured, direct connection to client and case information using any standard internet connection.  All firm email is routed through Mimecast's Unified Email Management service which provides email spam filtering, 24/7 availability and email archiving ensuring that no email is ever lost, unrecoverable or unaccessable.

The firm deploys a private Extranet to provide secure transmission of documents and files between our clients and attorneys.  This allows clients and attorneys immediate and secure access to privileged documents, resulting in efficient and effective matter collaboration.  All firm offices are equipped with HD videoconferencing systems through LifeSize providing a convenient and cost-effective live meeting solution for clients.     

Information Management

The firm uses OpenText's eDocs document management software to store, maintain and share all of it's client documents.  This ensures that all documents for a client-matter are available to all attorneys, in any of our offices, at any time.  Advanced search capabilities and versioning provide attorneys with quick access to document content and efficient sharing of legal knowledge, greatly reducing costs of legal research and document production. 

Our LegalKEY Records Management system stores and maintains both electronic and paper files related to all matters.  CompuLaw handles the firm's docket calendaring and key filing dates, while Forms WorkFlow by US CourtForms ensures that the firm's legal secretaries have immediate access to the most up-to-date court forms.          

Case Management

The firm uses Summation to process and review all forms of electronic and paper discovery in litigation matters.  Trial Director, CaseMap and TimeMap assist attorneys at trial with a dedicated Litigation Support Specialist to handle all technical details.  Attorneys going to trial are equipped with Trial Kits which include laptops, LCD projectors and other necessary "courtroom gear."

Robust Network

The firm's four office networks are connected via high-speed, private MPLS network and each office is equipped with it's own T1 internet connection, resulting in immediate information sharing firmwide.  Sonicwall enterprise firewalls protect against malware and network intrusions.  "Gigabyte to the box" server-to-PC architecture ensures that staff and attorneys have the fastest access to network services.  The firm uses Zenith Enterprise's Backup and Disaster Recovery appliances and services which provide snapshot imaging and virtualization of all firm servers and continuous daily backup of all firm data, stored off-site in two secured Data Centers in the US.

For further information on the firm's technology, please contact Jay Dover, IT Director.