Professional legal IT services for the legal industry
Forward-thinking law firms need more than basic break/fix. TANET delivers legal IT services that strengthen security, support practice systems, and keep client data protected, with flat-rate managed IT and local techs in Seattle, Portland, and Boise.
Key technology areas
- Security and compliance
- Practice management software
- Communication and collaboration
- Cloud-based solutions
206.501.4337
WA · OR · ID
Legal IT services for security, practice systems, and cloud
Law firms run on deadlines, documents, and trust. Our legal IT services manage the technology behind all three, so attorneys and staff can focus on clients instead of computers.
Security & compliance
Encryption at rest and in transit, granular access controls, MFA, regular security audits, and alignment with relevant privacy regulations.
Practice management
Support around case management, timekeeping and billing, client portals, legal research tools, and document automation.
Collaboration
Secure email and calendar, video conferencing for remote meetings and depositions, file sharing, and firm messaging.
Cloud solutions
Scalability, accessibility from anywhere, disaster recovery planning, and cost-effective alternatives to aging on-prem stacks.
Why law firms need specialized legal IT services
General IT support keeps computers running. Law firms need more. Client files are confidential, billing depends on accurate time entries, and court deadlines do not move because a server is down.
Legal IT services cover those needs directly. That means protecting privileged documents, keeping practice software working, and making sure attorneys can work securely from the office, the courthouse, or home.
Law firm cybersecurity and data security
Attorneys have a duty to protect client information. Strong law firm cybersecurity supports that duty with practical, layered controls.
The ABA Model Rule 1.6 addresses confidentiality of client information, including reasonable efforts to prevent unauthorized access. Technology is a big part of meeting that expectation today.
We help firms put reasonable safeguards in place and keep them current. We do not give legal or ethics advice, but we make sure the technical side is handled well.
- Access controls — MFA and role-based permissions for matters and files
- Encryption — protecting data on laptops, in email, and in the cloud
- Monitoring — watching for suspicious activity around the clock
- Training — helping staff spot phishing and wire fraud attempts
Law firm data security
Law firm data security starts with knowing where client data lives. We map it, control access to it, and keep backups that can be restored.
Ransomware readiness
Isolated, tested backups and layered defenses reduce the impact of an attack. See our ransomware protection approach.
Legal IT services for compliance
When regulated data such as health records is involved, we help with compliance availability for HIPAA and related frameworks.
Supporting attorneys in the office, in court, and at home
Legal work no longer happens at one desk. Good legal IT services make secure access simple wherever your team is.
Attorneys need their files, email, and practice tools on the road. Staff may split time between home and the office. We set up secure remote access so work continues without putting client data at risk.
That includes managed laptops and phones, secure connections, and cloud tools such as Microsoft 365 configured with sensible sharing limits.
Email remains one of the biggest risks for firms. Phishing and fake payment requests often target trust accounts and settlement funds. We add email filtering and train staff to verify payment changes by phone before acting.
When something does go wrong, one call reaches a technician who already knows your systems.
A legal IT services partner, not just another vendor
Whether you are a startup firm or an established group, we help with industry solutions, compliance management, cloud computing, managed IT, cybersecurity, network consulting, disaster recovery, Microsoft 365, and more.
- Expert advice — choose solutions that fit firm goals and ethical obligations
- Cost-effective — solutions sized to real budgets
- Proactive support — 24/7 helpdesk when matters cannot wait
- Compliance review path — schedule a free compliance review when regulated data is in play
We have supported businesses since 2006. You work directly with technicians. We have no sales team in the middle.
Also see IT support for law firms for day-to-day operational themes. Already a client? Remote Support.
How our legal IT services work
A simple path from first call to steady, predictable support.
Assess
We review your network, devices, practice software, backups, and security. A free assessment is the first step.
Plan
You get a clear, prioritized plan in plain language, sized to your firm and budget.
Onboard
We document your systems, set up monitoring, and fix urgent gaps first, with minimal disruption to billable work.
Support
Ongoing flat-rate managed IT with a 24/7 helpdesk and local on-site techs when needed.
How do I know if my IT company properly supports my law firm?
Use these questions when evaluating any provider of legal IT services, including us.
Security
What measures protect data (firewalls, IDS, encryption, backups)? How often are systems updated? What is the incident response process? Is security awareness training available?
Data handling
Backup frequency, storage locations, retention, integrity checks, access control and logs, and compliant deletion practices.
Legal tech fit
Recommended technologies (cloud, DMS, eDiscovery), integration approach, support model, and how they stay current on trends and regulations.
Legal IT services in Seattle, Portland, and Boise
Local technicians support law firms across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
206.501.4337
Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Everett, Bothell and greater Puget Sound.
Need broader IT help for your office? See managed IT services Seattle, Portland, or Boise. Seattle firms can also explore IT consulting companies in Seattle rely on for projects, or outsourced IT Seattle for full support.
Legal IT services questions
Do you offer 24/7 helpdesk support for our law firm?
Yes. Our helpdesk is available 24/7, and you reach our technicians directly. We have no sales team in the middle.
How are your legal IT services billed?
Our managed IT support is flat-rate, so your monthly cost is predictable. We scope security and backup services during your assessment so you know exactly what your plan covers.
How do we get remote support when something breaks?
Visit tanet.screenconnect.com to start a remote session, or call WA 206.501.4337, OR 503.488.5437, or ID 208.609.4733. Local technicians are available when on-site help is needed.
What technology areas do you manage for law firms?
Security and compliance, practice management software, communication and collaboration tools, office productivity, and cloud-based solutions, with encryption, access controls, MFA, audits, and privacy regulation awareness (such as GDPR and CCPA where applicable).
How do you approach law firm cybersecurity?
We layer MFA, access controls, encryption, monitoring, and staff training, backed by tested backups. The goal is reasonable, documented safeguards that support your confidentiality obligations.
How do I know if my IT company properly supports a law firm?
Ask about security measures, update cadence, incident response, security awareness training, backups, data integrity, access control, deletion and privacy handling, recommended legal tech, integration, support SLAs, and compliance help including HIPAA and GDPR where relevant.
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