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What Should Small Law Offices Do to Prevent Downtime?
By Brady Phenicie · July 2, 2026 · 5 min read
Short answer
Small law offices should secure Microsoft 365 with MFA, test backups, monitor workstations, patch systems, protect remote access, document vendors, and maintain a recovery plan for email, files, and case workflows.
Why law office downtime is expensive
When email, files, printers, or case systems are down, attorneys and staff lose billable time and may miss deadlines.
Client confidentiality also makes recovery and communication more sensitive.
The practical checklist
Use MFA, maintain tested backups, keep a current device inventory, patch workstations, secure Wi-Fi and firewall access, and make sure more than one trusted person knows critical vendor contacts.
FAQ
Can PBM support small law offices?
Yes. PBM provides managed IT, Microsoft 365 support, backups, cybersecurity, and cyber insurance readiness for Montana law offices.
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