Whether you're a solo attorney, boutique practice, or multi-location firm, HERO provides secure, reliable, and fully compliant technology solutions built specifically for the legal industry.
Law firms are entrusted with some of the most confidential and high-value data in the world — sensitive client files, court records, contracts, communications, and financial information. Any breach, downtime, or data loss can immediately impact client trust, damage your professional reputation, and even lead to ethical or legal consequences.
And yet, many legal practices still rely on outdated hardware, unmanaged networks, or “IT guy” fixes that don’t address the complexity or compliance requirements of a modern legal environment.
Technology should empower your practice — not slow it down or put it at risk.
That’s where HERO comes in.
We offer fully managed IT services tailored for the legal industry, with an emphasis on proactive protection, zero trust security, reliable infrastructure, and strategic planning. Whether you're transitioning to cloud-based case management or tightening up cybersecurity controls, HERO is your expert partner in building a resilient legal technology foundation.
We support firms ranging from solo practitioners and small partnerships to large multi-practice legal teams. With HERO, your law firm gains a trusted IT partner that understands both the technical and regulatory challenges of legal work — and helps you solve them with speed, clarity, and precision.
The legal field presents unique operational and ethical requirements when it comes to technology. Here are some of the biggest issues law firms face:
Cybersecurity Threats: Law firms are increasingly targeted by hackers seeking access to sensitive client data, financial records, or litigation strategy. Without strong endpoint protection, phishing defense, and user awareness training, your firm may be exposed to ransomware, credential theft, or internal leaks.
Frequent Downtime and Poor Support: Slow computers, dropped connections, and poor IT response times can derail your team’s productivity — especially under court deadlines or during client communication.
Remote Work Gaps: Attorneys, paralegals, and support staff now frequently work from home, in courtrooms, or on the move. Without proper VPNs, cloud tools, and secure access policies, sensitive data is at risk and workflows break down.
Compliance & Confidentiality Risks: Firms are required to meet state bar technology expectations, ABA Model Rules, and maintain strict client confidentiality. Without the right tools and documentation, your firm could fall short during audits or ethics investigations.
Lack of Strategy or Planning: Most law firms lack an internal CIO or dedicated tech strategist. That leads to reactive decisions, poor vendor selection, and mismatched tools that waste time and money.
We don’t believe in cookie-cutter IT. HERO tailors every solution to match the unique needs, tools, and workflows of your practice.
We serve as your outsourced IT department, covering help desk, network maintenance, vendor coordination, and IT planning.
We deploy multi-layered protections, including EDR, MFA, firewalls, and staff training, to defend against modern threats.
We set up and manage Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Google Workspace, and secure file access tools for remote staff and boards.
Automated hourly and daily backups, disaster recovery plans, and data integrity testing to ensure you're never caught off guard.
We help maintain compliance with PCI, state regulations, and nonprofit best practices, including archiving and user policies.
Strategic consulting, long-term IT planning, seamless technology migrations, custom policy development, and tailored special projects.
We’ve worked with firms specializing in family law, criminal defense, personal injury, immigration, business litigation, and more. Whether you’re dealing with time-sensitive case files, sensitive client data, or multi-party collaboration, HERO delivers technology solutions that keep your operations smooth and your reputation protected.
We understand that law firms require discretion, dependability, and responsiveness. Our legal-industry clients trust HERO because we’re more than just an IT provider — we’re a strategic partner who understands the legal workflow, client service pressures, and security concerns that define your daily operations.
25+ years of legal-industry experience in Florida
Microsoft, Cisco, and cybersecurity certified engineers
Familiar with major legal software platforms
24/7 help desk and fast resolution times
Strong compliance focus aligned with bar standards
Flexible, month-to-month agreements — no long-term contracts required
Clear documentation, policies, and accountability
Yes — HERO Managed Services has extensive experience supporting a wide range of legal practice management and document management systems. We regularly work with tools like Clio, Time Matters, MyCase, NetDocuments, ProLaw, PracticePanther, and others. Whether you're migrating to the cloud, integrating with Microsoft 365, or optimizing your document workflow, we ensure these platforms run smoothly, securely, and efficiently.
Our team handles everything from initial deployment and software updates to troubleshooting, custom configurations, and third-party integrations. This allows attorneys and paralegals to focus on case work without worrying about system stability or compatibility issues.
Unlike generic IT providers, HERO specializes in legal IT support — which means we understand the compliance, confidentiality, and productivity demands of modern law firms. Our approach is proactive and strategic, not just reactive. We don’t just fix issues; we help your firm prevent them through proactive monitoring, cybersecurity best practices, and industry-aligned technology planning.
We’re also deeply familiar with the ethical obligations set forth by the ABA and Florida Bar, including requirements for safeguarding client information and maintaining competence with technology. Our team is trained to address the specific risks that law firms face, from ransomware attacks and phishing schemes to data breaches and compliance audits.
Yes — HERO ensures your IT infrastructure aligns with both the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and the Florida Bar’s ethical technology guidance. Specifically, we help your firm meet the requirements of Model Rules 1.1 (Competence), 1.6 (Confidentiality), and 5.3 (Supervision of Nonlawyer Assistance), all of which have direct implications for how attorneys use and manage technology.
We implement solutions like email encryption, secure file sharing, access control policies, data retention protocols, and cybersecurity awareness training — all designed to ensure that your firm is not only secure, but compliant with the evolving regulatory landscape governing legal practice.
Absolutely. HERO supports remote and hybrid legal operations by designing secure, accessible systems that allow attorneys, paralegals, and staff to work from anywhere. We implement secure remote desktop environments, configure VPNs with strong encryption, enable secure access to cloud-based practice management tools, and deploy mobile device management (MDM) to safeguard sensitive data on laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
Whether your team works from home, the courtroom, or across multiple states, we ensure your data remains protected and your tools are always accessible. Our cloud-first approach helps law firms reduce IT complexity, support flexible work arrangements, and maintain continuity without compromising client confidentiality.
We understand that law firms can’t afford IT delays, especially when dealing with court deadlines or active client matters. That’s why HERO offers 24/7 help desk support, SLA-backed response times, and priority escalation for legal-industry clients. Our response process ensures that time-sensitive issues are handled by senior engineers when necessary, with real-time communication and fast resolution.
We also monitor your systems proactively — which means we often identify and resolve issues before they impact your staff. Whether it's a downed server, a phishing alert, or an email outage, HERO responds quickly and effectively, helping your legal team stay focused, billable, and client-ready.
Our complimentary legal IT and cybersecurity assessment is a comprehensive review of your current technology stack, security posture, and compliance alignment. We’ll evaluate everything from your existing hardware and software to your backup protocols, network security, and cloud tools.
We then provide a custom roadmap with recommendations for reducing risk, improving performance, and supporting future growth. This assessment is particularly helpful for law firms preparing for audits, facing rapid growth, or looking to move to the cloud. There’s no obligation — just clear, actionable insights from a team that knows how to support legal professionals.
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