For Quebec law firms

Your firm’s IT, in the hands of a technician who understands professional secrecy.

Your case management software, confidentiality, electronic signatures and email security: we take care of it, so you can stay focused on your files and your clients.

Since 2004federally incorporated company
20+ yearsof IT experience
South ShoreMontreal, and remotely across Quebec
Firm status Sample Firm, lawyers
Monitored
Workstations up to dateWindows and software patches applied
Microsoft 365 accountsMulti-factor authentication for everyone
Antivirus and advanced detectionAlerts handled by our team
Suspicious sign-in blockedAccount locked, password changed
Resolved
Sound familiar?

A procedural deadline won’t wait for IT to come back.

The practice software that freezes the day before a deadline

And no one to call who knows your setup.

An email asking to change banking details

A few days before a payment from the trust account.

Professional secrecy and Law 25

Who has access to what? What do you do if there is an incident?

A virtual hearing that won’t connect

Camera, microphone or Teams failing minutes before the scheduled time.

What we do for your firm

A single point of contact for your firm’s entire environment.

Our goal: reduce the risks to your firm as much as possible. No solution can guarantee zero risk, but each layer of protection makes an attack much harder and recovery much faster.

Confidentiality and Law 25

File access limited to the people involved, multi-factor authentication, encrypted workstations and a clear procedure if an incident occurs.

Your practice software

Installation, updates and troubleshooting for your case management and billing software, electronic signatures and specialized tools.

Office, remote work and virtual hearings

Secure remote access to files, with Teams, camera and microphone ready for your hearings and online meetings.

A dedicated technician

Someone who knows your firm, reachable directly through Microsoft Teams with an hour bank.

We know your tools

The tools found in most law firms.

Practice management
Case management Billing and time Trust accounting Document management
Signature and specialized tools
ConsignO Cloud Dictation and transcription File scanning Teams video meetings
Work environment
Microsoft 365 Teams and SharePoint File backup

The trademarks mentioned belong to their respective owners. Appelez le tech is not affiliated with any of these vendors.

A major risk for law firms

Banking detail change fraud.

A fraudster takes over the email account of a client, a colleague or another party, quietly follows the file, then sends a perfectly credible message: “Here are our new banking details for the transfer.” The address is the real one. The technical checks pass.

We put in place the technical protections and the procedure that greatly reduce the risk: suspicious sign-in alerts, automatic account lockout and training for your team with realistic fake emails.

No protection is foolproof. These measures greatly reduce the chances of a successful attack and limit the damage if an incident occurs.

Read our article on CEO fraud →
Golden rule

Any change to banking details is confirmed by phone, at a number already on file.

Never at the number shown in the email requesting the change. A two-minute call can prevent major losses.

Fabrice Blanchet, founder of Appelez le tech
Your technician

Hello, I’m Fabrice Blanchet.

I have worked in IT for more than 25 years. I was a network administrator for 16 years at a large engineering firm, and I founded IROUTENETWORKS in 2004 to offer SMBs and notary offices the same rigour, with a human touch.

Today I support notary offices and other professional firms on the South Shore and in Montreal: Microsoft 365, security and file confidentiality. When you call, you speak to someone who knows your firm.

Founder of IROUTENETWORKS INC. (2004) VMware Certified Professional (VCP) Microsoft 365 Partner Former Montreal VMUG leader
How it works

Three steps, no surprises.

1

Assessment

A one-hour meeting to review your firm: workstations, software, accounts, backups and risk points.

2

Tailored agreement

An annual hour bank and monthly protection licences for your devices and users. An official list is attached to every invoice.

3

Proactive management

Continuous monitoring, patches, alerts handled by our team and priority access to your technician, to reduce risks day to day.

How much does it cost? Starting at $14 per device, per month Rates among the most competitive in Quebec, with no hidden fees.
See our rates →
Worked example

A small firm: the lawyer and 1 or 2 employees

One computer per person, with a 20-hour bank per year.

Workstation protection (MSP-E) — $14 per device 2 people $28 3 people $42
User protection (MSP-U) — $14 per user 2 people $28 3 people $42
20-hour bank ($2,950 per year, spread over 12 months) 2 people $245.83 3 people $245.83
Total per month 2 people ≈ $302 3 people ≈ $330
Option: 5 TB cloud backup 2 people + $139 3 people + $139

Example for illustration purposes, taxes extra. The actual cost depends on the number of devices (for example a laptop and an office workstation) and the hour bank chosen.

An asset for your insurance

Insurers increasingly look at the cybersecurity measures in place, especially for cyber coverage. These protections often make the insurance questionnaire easier to answer. Check with your broker.

Free

Cybersecurity starter kit

Acceptable use policy for your employees, incident response plan, Law 25 register and cyber insurance preparation. Nine documents ready to adapt to your firm.

Download the kit →

Let’s talk about your firm.

In one hour, you will know where your IT stands, what your risks are and what an agreement would change for your team.

Or write to us: info@appelezletech.com