We view our ability to communicate and exchange work product with our clients as a critical element of our services. Today, the Internet is used as a key vehicle for communication. Attorneys have access to secure e-mail, Internet and wireless devices enabling quick and efficient exchange of information with clients. The Internet is also used as a research tool whenever possible to pass along cost savings to our clients.

We use encryption software to provide a secure e-mail system and customized extranet sites allowing clients to easily exchange, review and edit documents prepared by our attorneys. Additionally, Michael Best has established appropriate firewalls and other security features that are maintained and monitored to provide overall confidentiality of its computer network.

The firm has the capability to establish single and multipoint video-conference links to and from all of our offices to client sites, and other video conferencing providers. In addition, we can establish desktop video conferencing from our attorney's desk to our client's computer.

Michael Best's ability to utilize technology to benefit our clients is demonstrated throughout the litigation process. Our attorneys use litigation support software to image, record and retrieve documents and other electronic evidence (reducing overall document production costs), create document databases and search deposition transcripts.

Michael Best's commitment to deliver quality legal services in the most efficient manner is reflected in the firm's technology resources. We continuously define ways to provide efficiencies using technology to benefit our clients. It is our goal to develop a symbiotic relationship so that relevant information is available to Michael Best and the client whenever needed.