More and more, lawyers are recognizing the power of extranets to develop their practice. With increasing frequency, clients, too, are considering extranet capabilities when selecting outside counsel, especially for certain matters of regular representation. Law firms seeking to expand their litigation practices should give serious consideration to extranets.
An extranet is a secure Web site maintained by law firms or clients, or by a Web hosting service. The extranet provider controls access and security through user names and passwords it assigns to authorized users. Just about any kind of information one can see on a Web site can be posted on an extranet.
