Access to the data within each FirmSite WorkSpace is restricted through security features, including user authentication, access management, encrypted file transfer, digital certificates and firewall-protected servers. James Eidelman, attorney and one of the market's leading authorities on legal technology trends and products, noted that such collaboration tools can give clients and counsel a key advantage. Whether preparing for trial, revising documents or simply working with clients and experts on a continuing basis, using eRoom technology makes things move faster. Lawyers who share with clients this way work with greater confidence. Eidelman also praised the ease of use.
Setup is almost instant, and the application is very easy to use.
It creates an online environment for collaboration and information sharing that is faster than couriers, more secure than phone, fax or email, and allows geographically dispersed users to participate with great efficiency. Changes, edits and updates to status reports and key documents can be made instantly, securely and concurrently by firm attorneys, clients and co-counsel. This expedites the processing of relevant information, and ensures that everyone has access to the same, updated information at all times. It all adds up to better, faster servicing of clients, and more efficiency for firm attorneys and co-counsel. West Group's leadership in online legal solutions combined with eRoom Technology's expertise in Internet collaboration infrastructure will provide law firms with leading edge solutions specific to the needs of their market.