Question 1

Is using AI allowed under legal ethics rules?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with conditions. ABA Formal Opinion 512 and state bar guidance require competence, confidentiality, and human supervision of AI output. Properly architected private AI makes those duties straightforward to meet and demonstrate.

Question 2

Is firm data used to train AI models?

Accepted Answer

No. The systems deployed run inside the firm's environment, and the architecture contractually and technically excludes vendor training on firm data.

Question 3

Do law firms need their own servers for private AI?

Accepted Answer

Usually not. Most firms run on Microsoft Azure with Private Endpoints, with no hardware to buy. Fully on-premise deployment is available where client requirements or firm policy demand it.

Question 4

What does private AI for a law firm cost?

Accepted Answer

Engagements start with a $3,000 fixed-fee AI Readiness Audit, fully credited toward implementation. Implementation and retainer pricing depends on scope and is quoted precisely in the AI Implementation Plan before any commitment.