Law Firm Network Implementation

Several partners from a large law firm decided to set up a new practice and needed a mature, state of the art network from server to desktops configured and deployed in a short timeframe.

The client found suitable office space and a McMillan project manager coordinated cabling and telephone system installations while McMillan engineers configured a network server and 10 workstations for deployment.

Working just a step behind the carpet layers and painters, the server room was designed and a server cabinet installed while the server, printers, and workstations were being configured in McMillan’s tech rooms. A comprehensive fax solution was installed along with the network infrastructure (managed switch, firewall, and router) and the desktop components put into place as each piece of supporting furniture was brought in the door.

McMillan implemented a digital transcription solution which was integrated with the desktops and installed wireless telephone headsets for a number of the firm’s personnel. Dual monitors were installed for all legal secretaries and paralegals which ultimately had a substantial positive impact on productivity.

Critical data was migrated from the old law firm to the new firm and tested. This involved McMillan coordinating with several software vendors and performing installations of these vertical market applications since the software vendors could not respond quickly enough to meet the start of business deadline.

McMillan had the network installed, online, and fully functional just 21 days following the initial planning meeting at McMillan’s offices.