TECHNOLOGY
In
today’s world, technology is a necessary component of any law office.
This is to ensure a link with business to business interface, docket
management and file management. Freedman Anselmo Lindberg & Rappe
LLC has been committed to implementing the latest technology into our
practice areas.
This started in the early 1980's when
Steve Lindberg bought two DEC Rainbow 100 computers, linked them via a
Corus Hard Drive and used WordStar to process the forms. Since then,
technology has advanced and the firm has kept pace with those advances.
Currently,
FAL&R uses a redundant Dell Power server that operates on Windows
Server 2003. The workstations throughout the office are equipped with
Windows XP and Windows Vista. FALR uses a redundant internet connection
utilizing Blast and Comcast with a maximum speed of 16Mbps up and
10Mbps down. FAL&R uses various software tools within its hardware.
The data base that provides all the information and data processing is
Collection Master®. This software is used in conjunction with our
Imaging Software, Imagmaster®. Imagemaster provides the firm with
scanned in documents, letters, pleadings ,bills, etc... allowing the
firm to reduce the necessity for paper. It gives the entire staff the“
entire file at a glance” without having to leave their desk. This
allows for less phone calls that need to be returned and immediate
access to information. Our other database we use for our
foreclosure/bankruptcy work is called Perfect Practice®.
The
firm uses various other software components for e-mail, faxing,
document preparation, file transmittal etc. If you need more
information on the software, please call one of the partners and we
would be happy to discuss this with you.
DISASTER RECOVERY
It
is one thing to have the software and use it on a daily basis and
another to be at the ready in the event of a disaster. FAL&R runs a
back up of its data continually during the day using the Dell Server
component. At night, a hard drive back up is run and the hard drive is
replicated in the morning and removed from the location. Thus, in the
event of a disaster, the maximum amount of data loss to the firm is
limited to a 24 hour period. FAL&R has not stopped there. What if a
disaster such as a fire, tornado or other catastrophe occurred
rendering the office and its computers inoperable? FAL&R has
strategized and is currently utilizing a “hot site” location provided
by Sungard Recovery Services LP ( for more information see: http://www.availability.sungard.com).
Sungard
has numerous locations throughout the United States as well as portable
“hot site” locations at its disposal. The firm has entered into a
contract to use Sungard’s services for relocation in the event of
disaster. It is currently calculated that the office will be fully
functional within a 6 hour period of declaring the disaster and
relocation to the hot site location. This was done to protect the
clients of FAL&R and allow us to continue to perform at the level
of excellence our clients expect. This component in conjunction with
our Imaging program will allow the firm to immediately resolve issues
on behalf of our clients. See: FALR Successfully Implements Its Disaster Recovery Plan
FAL&R
believes that the issues facing the firm should be the firm’s issues,
and not the clients’ issues. The investment in technology and the
corresponding software illustrates the firm’s commitment to its clients.
Whether
it be the law, technology, or practice management, FAL&R exceeds
its clients' expectations and provides a consistent level of
excellence.
FREEDMAN, ANSELMO, LINDBERG AND RAPPE LLC - EXPECT EXCELLENCE
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