Finding the Right IT Partner for Your Law Firm
Law firms need IT support that understands attorney-client privilege, legal practice management software, and compliance requirements. At Big Mode Consulting, we built our entire practice around serving legal professionals.
How We Support Law Firms
Our team understands the unique technology requirements of legal practice.
We Understand Legal Ethics
Attorney-client privilege, conflict checking, and state bar technology competence rules are second nature to our team. We built our practice around these requirements.
Compliance Is Our Foundation
From HIPAA for healthcare-related matters to SOC 2 for client data and state bar cybersecurity guidelines, we configure systems to meet your specific obligations.
Deep Legal Software Experience
Clio, Filevine, Smokeball, PracticePanther: we know these platforms inside and out. Our team holds certifications and has completed hundreds of implementations.
Matter-Centric Thinking
Law firms organize work around matters and clients. We design IT systems that support this structure because we understand how attorneys actually work.
Client Data Protection Expertise
Your professional obligations to protect client data go beyond typical business requirements. We build security around these duties.
Court Systems Knowledge
ECF, e-filing, court deadlines, and jurisdiction-specific requirements need IT support that understands legal practice realities. Thats what we do.
Why Firms Choose Big Mode
Legal technology expertise combined with genuine partnership.
Certified Legal Technology Experts
Our team holds Clio Certified Consultant, Filevine Certified, and other legal technology certifications. We attend ILTACON, Clio Cloud Conference, and stay current with bar association technology requirements.
Law Firm Focused Practice
We work exclusively with law firms. Every client we serve faces the same challenges you do: billable hour pressures, confidentiality requirements, and the need for technology that supports legal workflows.
Rapid, Informed Implementation
With hundreds of law firm implementations behind us, we know the pitfalls and shortcuts. Our experience translates to faster projects with fewer mistakes.
Long-Term Partnership
We succeed when your firm succeeds. Our approach focuses on building lasting relationships, not one-time projects. As legal technology evolves, we keep your systems current.
Questions to Ask Any IT Consultant
Use these questions to evaluate legal technology expertise. We are happy to answer any of them.
How many law firms do you currently support?
What to Look For
A legal IT specialist should have multiple law firm clients and offer references from similar-sized practices. At Big Mode, law firms are our entire focus.
Are you certified in legal practice management software?
What to Look For
Look for Clio Certified, Filevine certifications, or similar credentials. Our team maintains current certifications on all major legal platforms.
How do you handle attorney-client privilege in your support processes?
What to Look For
Expect clear explanations of data handling procedures, NDA requirements, and remote access protocols. We have documented processes for these situations.
Can you explain conflict checking workflows?
What to Look For
Your IT consultant should understand that conflict checking is a workflow, not just a software feature. We integrate conflict checking across your technology stack.
How do you stay current with legal technology changes?
What to Look For
Active participation in legal tech conferences, bar association tech sections, and legal publications indicates genuine expertise.
What is your approach to legal compliance requirements?
What to Look For
Many states now mandate cybersecurity education and specific technology standards. Your consultant should know which rules apply to your practice.
What You Get Working With Us
The tangible benefits of partnering with legal technology specialists.
Faster Time to Value
Our team has implemented systems at hundreds of firms. We know what works, what causes delays, and how to avoid common pitfalls. Most projects finish ahead of schedule.
Configurations That Actually Work
Practice management software configured by legal specialists works better because we understand how attorneys actually use these tools day to day.
Right-Sized Security
We know which security measures satisfy bar requirements and client expectations without overengineering or leaving gaps that create risk.
Effective Training
Training from someone who understands legal workflows is more effective. Our trainers speak your language and focus on the features that matter for your practice.
Experience You Can Trust
We have already encountered the edge cases and unusual situations. Our experience across hundreds of firms benefits every new engagement.
Technology That Evolves With You
Legal technology changes rapidly. We keep your systems current with changes relevant to law practice, from new integrations to updated compliance requirements.
Ready to Work With Legal IT Specialists?
Schedule a conversation to discuss your firms technology needs. We will provide an honest assessment and explain how we can help.