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. In this manner, even if a fire were to completely wipe out a firm, necessary information can quickly be entered into a new computer to rebuild the lost documents to the greatest extent possible. Attorney's computerized billing slips should be backed up at least once per week, to insure that this important information is not lost due to inadvertence or disaster. Keep valuables out of the office to the greatest extent possible. Money, loose checks, and other liquid assets should be kept in outside storage, or deposited in the bank or other safe location on a daily basis.