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The Verdict: Chimpoulis & Hunter Stays Protected and Productive with Outsourced IT

The right IT partner helped Chimpoulis & Hunter keep their casework moving rather than troubleshooting technical issues.

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Making the Case for Secure, Reliable Systems

Chimpoulis, Hunter & Riedhammer is a Florida law firm focused on medical malpractice defense and professional liability work. With more than 50 years of combined experience, the firm represents insurance companies and self-insured corporations in complex matters across the state.

With a practice that moves quickly and carries high stakes, Chimpoulis & Hunter turned to CompassMSP for managed IT services for law firms to maintain uptime, deliver real-time support, and strengthen cybersecurity.

THE PROBLEM

The Liability of Downtime and Cyber Risk

Chimpoulis & Hunter runs a busy legal operation, and their technology needs to work without interruption. For a firm handling complex legal matters, even a few hours of downtime can become a major liability or a missed legal opportunity.

Cybercriminals Love Confidential Client Records

Cybersecurity was also a growing concern. Medical malpractice firms manage sensitive data that is highly attractive to cybercriminals, such as Protected Health Information (PHI) and sensitive client data.

Chimpoulis & Hunter needed a strategic partner who could provide secure IT support for firms handling medical records, managing security while operating as an extension of their team.

THE SOLUTION

Managed IT Services for Medical Malpractice Defense Firms

In 2021, Chimpoulis & Hunter partnered with CompassMSP to oversee their IT and security strategies. Since then, Compass has provided legal IT support that feels like having an in-house IT team.

When issues come up, the Florida-based firm gets fast, hands-on support. The CompassMSP team connects remotely into desktops, troubleshoots problems in real time, and lets users watch the work as it happens.

Proactive Cybersecurity for Law Firms Under Pressure

CompassMSP also leads the law firm's cybersecurity strategy. Our team implemented comprehensive security protocols to neutralize external threats while providing responsive help desk support for legal teams. We gave the firm the visibility they needed, allowing their staff to watch technicians mirror into their desktops to resolve issues in real-time.

THE RESULTS

IT Support That Feels In-House

The partnership has proven highly successful. By offloading IT management and security to CompassMSP, Chimpoulis & Hunter can keep their casework moving rather than troubleshooting technical issues

Cybersecurity Confidence: Leadership has peace of mind knowing that security measures are in place. If staff notice something is off and needs attention, they hand it off to the CompassMSP team.
In-House Experience: The team feels like they have an in-house team they can count on when something needs attention.
Improved Productivity: With IT experts working behind the scenes, teams stay focused on client communication, case preparation, and other time-sensitive legal work.
IT Cost Savings: Outsourcing IT gives the firm consistent support and stronger security without the overhead of building and managing a full in-house IT department.

Frequently Asked Questions About Managed IT for Legal Companies

What should law firms look for in an MSP regarding attorney-client privilege?

Look for specific technical controls for privileged data: encrypted communications, role-based access management, comprehensive audit logging, and data-handling policies aligned with ABA Model Rule 1.6 confidentiality requirements. CompassMSP builds these protections into every law firm engagement so privilege protection goes beyond standard security measures.

What compliance requirements do law firms face for IT systems?

Law firms must address state bar cybersecurity requirements, client-mandated security standards, and data-protection regulations that vary by practice area. Recent examples include the Florida Bar's Recommendation 25-1 and the audits enforced by the California Privacy Protection Agency. CompassMSP helps firms navigate these requirements and maintain audit-ready documentation.

Why is 24/7 support critical for law firm IT?

Legal emergencies happen outside business hours, before trial dates, during negotiations, and as filing deadlines approach. CompassMSP delivers 24/7 U.S.-based support where qualified engineers answer immediately, rather than voicemail systems or overseas call centers unfamiliar with your environment.

How can a law firm vet an MSP's security before signing a contract?

Ask for the provider's most recent SOC 2 Type II report, which shows that an independent auditor has verified its security controls. Review the SLA for specific security commitments, confirm the MSP uses multi-factor authentication for its own administrative access to your systems, and verify it carries its own cyber liability insurance. Under ABA guidance, your firm remains responsible for supervising these outside providers (ABA, 2024).

How do new state bar cybersecurity rules affect a firm's choice of MSP?

State bars are moving from vague "reasonable efforts" language toward specific, time-bound requirements. The Florida Bar's Recommendation 25-1, for example, points firms toward data mapping, maturity assessments, and formal incident response plans (The Florida Bar, 2025), and Texas Senate Bill 2610 rewards firms that align with frameworks like the NIST Cybersecurity Framework with a safe harbor from punitive damages (Spencer Fane, 2025). An MSP that already works inside these frameworks makes compliance far easier than one learning them on your time.

Learn more about these and other cybersecurity-related regulations for legal businesses in this article.

What does "audit-ready" compliance mean?

Being audit-ready means your IT environment consistently meets all required security controls. You have the documentation, logs, and processes in place to prove your security posture to an auditor at any moment. This proactive stance removes the stress of last-minute preparations.

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