Law Firms
Security and data protection for law firms
20% of law firms are targeted by cyberattacks. The average breach costs $5.08M. Only 34% have incident response plans. We protect your firm first — 24/7 breach prevention, ransomware defense, and email security — then prove it with documented compliance evidence.
Client data is privileged. Protecting it isn't optional — it's your ethical obligation under ABA Model Rules 1.1 and 1.6.
What ethics rules require of law firms
ABA Model Rule 1.6 requires lawyers to make "reasonable efforts" to prevent unauthorized access to client information. Rules 1.1 (competence) and 5.3 (supervision) extend this duty to understanding technology risks and ensuring staff and vendors protect client data.
State bar associations are increasingly issuing ethics opinions on cybersecurity, and some states now require breach notification to affected clients. A data breach doesn't just risk malpractice claims — it can trigger bar disciplinary proceedings.
Note: Multiple state bar associations have issued formal ethics opinions requiring lawyers to understand cybersecurity risks. "I'm not a tech person" is not a defense to an ethics complaint.
Key requirements
- Make reasonable efforts to prevent unauthorized access to client data
- Understand the technology your firm uses and its security implications
- Supervise employees and vendors who access client information
- Implement security measures proportionate to the sensitivity of data
- Have an incident response plan for data breaches
- Notify affected clients promptly after a breach
- Maintain competence in technology relevant to your practice
- Document security policies and procedures
How we get your firm compliant
We don't just hand you a checklist. We build and manage the entire security program so it actually works — protecting client data and satisfying your ethical obligations year-round.
Security Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of your firm's security posture — covering case management systems, document management, email, and remote access.
Data Classification & Protection
Identify and protect your most sensitive data — privileged communications, work product, and client confidences — with appropriate controls.
Technical Controls
Endpoint protection, encrypted email, MFA, secure file sharing, and network security implemented and managed for your firm.
Vendor Risk Management
Evaluate and monitor the security practices of your legal technology vendors, cloud providers, and other third parties with access to client data.
Security Awareness Training
Training tailored for legal professionals — covering phishing, social engineering, safe document handling, and the ethics of technology competence.
Incident Response Planning
Breach response plans that address both technical containment and your ethical obligations to notify clients and courts.
"We knew our ethical obligations extended to cybersecurity, but we didn't know where to start. LevoySec gave us a clear, manageable security program that our partners actually understand and our insurance carrier loves."
Why law firms choose LevoySec
We understand legal workflows
From case management systems to document management platforms and court filing systems, we know how law firms work and where the security gaps hide.
Privilege-aware security
We design security controls that protect attorney-client privilege and work product — including proper handling of e-discovery, client portals, and remote access.
Ethics compliance support
Our security programs are designed to satisfy ABA Model Rules and state bar ethics requirements, giving you documented evidence of reasonable security efforts.
Targeted attack defense
Law firms are prime targets for business email compromise, spear phishing, and nation-state actors. Our defenses are calibrated for the threats firms actually face.
Flat, predictable pricing
No hourly billing, no surprise invoices. You know exactly what security costs each month, making it easy to plan and budget — something law firms appreciate.
Veteran-owned, remote-first
We serve law firms across the US without geographic limitations. Veteran-owned and built on integrity — we say what we'll do and we do what we say.
Legal & Confidentiality Compliance Add-On
$15/user/mo
Industry-specific compliance documentation and email archiving for law firms.
- ABA-compliant information security policy
- Email archiving & retention
- Firm-specific incident response plan
- Privileged communication handling playbook
Protect your clients and your reputation
Book a 30-minute discovery call. We'll review your firm's current security posture and outline exactly what you need to meet your ethical obligations and protect client data.