A fireproof safe will store valuables such as retainer agreements and computer discs. Keep all open and closed files off of the floor in case of flooding to prevent damage. Make certain that you have insurance which will protect your investments, as the firm grows and the value of your assets increase. The computer has become an irreplaceable element of a law office. In it is stored information which is essential to the existence of a law firm.
Computers are also primary targets of thieves.
The information contained in the computer and the time spent replacing both may be far more valuable than the price of the equipment. For this reason, it is important to store information off sight on discs or other back-up storage systems. The zip discs and drives are a recent low cost addition to the arsenal of an attorney. Zip discs are able to store a great deal of information in a very short amount of time. Attorneys should regularly back up all information on each computer, including timeslips or other billing programs, client files, law forms, client trust fund, accounting and tax information.