A law firm’s electronic data can be critical to the firm’s efficiency. If a firm’s electronic information were lost or otherwise unusable, it could hinder or even cripple the firm’s ability to successfully represent its clients. To help reduce the risks associated with lost data, many firms have a process for backing up its data. Unfortunately, not all backups are created equally. It is important for attorneys to regularly review and improve their processes related to backups and recommend that their clients do the same.
1. Review the current backup technology. Law firms are not always on the cutting edge of technology, and many are using outdated methods to back up data. The lawyers in the firm operate believing that the data they might lose can easily be restored.
