Backup and disaster recovery
Backup and Disaster Recovery for Law Firms
Secure, tested backups of client files, email and Microsoft 365, and a clear plan to get your firm working again after ransomware, hardware failure or a disaster.
What your firm gets
- ✓Automated backups, monitored every day
- ✓Copies kept away from your office
- ✓Microsoft 365 email and file backups
- ✓Regular test restores
- ✓A written disaster recovery plan
Why it matters
Why Backups Matter More for Law Firms
Client files, email and billing records are the core of your practice. Losing them to ransomware, a failed server, accidental deletion or a flood can mean missed deadlines, lost billable time and difficult conversations with clients.
Many firms also have to show clients and cyber insurers that their data is backed up and recoverable.
A backup is only useful if it works when you need it. We set up, monitor and test backups for your whole firm, so restoring a deleted file or recovering from a ransomware attack is a plan, not a scramble. Backups are also a core part of our cybersecurity services for law firms.
Recover from ransomware
Restore clean copies of client files and email instead of facing a ransom demand.
Survive hardware failure
Get back up and running when a server or computer fails.
Less downtime
A tested recovery plan shortens the time attorneys can't work.
Answers for insurers
Clear backup details for cyber-insurance applications and client questionnaires.
What's included
Backup and Recovery Services
Every part of your firm's data is covered, from the server closet to Microsoft 365.
Server and Computer Backups
Automated backups of servers, workstations and the client files stored on them.
Microsoft 365 Backup
Separate backups of Microsoft 365 email and files, beyond Microsoft's limited retention. See Microsoft 365 for law firms.
Copies Away From the Office
Backup copies kept outside your office, so a fire, flood or theft doesn't take your data with it.
Ransomware Protection
Backups kept out of reach of the ransomware that targets law firms, so clean copies are ready to restore.
Regular Test Restores
We test restores regularly, so you know your backups work before you need them.
Disaster Recovery Plan
A written plan for getting attorneys and staff working again after an outage, with clear priorities and contacts.
FAQ
Questions Law Firms Ask Us
How often are backups taken?
Backup frequency depends on your systems and how much work your firm can afford to lose. We recommend a schedule as part of your plan, typically at least daily for client files.
Doesn't Microsoft 365 already back up our email?
Microsoft keeps your service running, but deleted items are only kept for a limited time. A separate Microsoft 365 backup lets your firm recover email and files that were deleted, overwritten or encrypted by ransomware.
Can good backups help with cyber insurance?
Yes. Most cyber insurers ask about backups. We provide the backup details insurers ask for, and can help with the rest of the application through our IT consulting for law firms.
Is backup included in managed IT?
Yes. Backup monitoring and recovery planning are managed as part of our managed IT services for law firms.
Make Sure Your Firm Can Recover
Find out where your backups stand. Get a managed IT quote, or call to talk with our team.