For Law Firms
Privileged document exchange
that leaves no trace
Protect attorney-client privilege with real encryption, gate deliverables behind retainer payments, and auto-destruct everything when the matter closes.
The problem
Legal document exchange has unique risks that general file-sharing tools ignore.
Email exposes privilege
Attorney-client privileged documents sent via email can be forwarded, screenshot, or pulled from compromised accounts. Email was never designed for confidential legal communications.
No retainer-tied delivery
You've completed the work, but the client hasn't paid their retainer or final invoice. You need a professional way to gate document delivery behind payment.
Files in Dropbox indefinitely
Shared folders persist long after matters close. Former client documents sit in cloud storage with no expiration, creating unnecessary liability and discovery exposure.
No discovery-ready audit trail
When opposing counsel asks when documents were accessed, by whom, and from where. You need timestamps and IP logs, not "I think I sent it in March."
How DeadVault solves it
Built for the security and lifecycle needs of legal document exchange.
Encrypted privileged exchange
Documents are encrypted with AES-256-GCM before storage. Each file has its own encryption key. Even if storage is compromised, individual files remain encrypted.
Retainer-gated document access
Set a payment amount on any drop. Clients must complete payment via Stripe before accessing files. Ideal for retainer collection, final invoices, or flat-fee engagements.
Automatic post-matter destruction
Set deadlines aligned with your matter lifecycle. When the deadline hits, encryption keys are destroyed, documents become mathematically unrecoverable.
Immutable audit trail
Every access, download, and upload is logged with UTC timestamps, IP addresses, and user agents. Export as CSV or JSON for discovery responses or compliance reviews.
The workflow
Create a matter drop
Set up an encrypted drop for the engagement. Apply your firm's branding and set the appropriate deadline.
Exchange documents
Both parties upload and download through the encrypted portal. Every action is logged in the audit trail.
Gate final deliverables
Upload completed work product behind a payment gate. Client pays before accessing final documents.
Matter closes, files vanish
After the deadline, keys are destroyed. Nothing remains for opposing counsel to subpoena or for your firm to worry about.
Key features for law firms
Pays for itself with one retainer
A single payment-gated document delivery more than covers the monthly cost. Most firms handle dozens of matters per month. Each one a potential payment gate.
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