Chicago Title — hackers intercepted closing wire instructions
The sellers' attorney email was compromised before closing. Fraudulent wire instructions were sent to the buyer, who wired the funds to the scammer's account.
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Secure Legal Correspondence & Document Exchange for Attorneys and Lawyers
Share contracts, case files, and sensitive documents with clients via encrypted links. Attorney-client privilege stays protected with law firm secure document exchange — the trusted alternative to email for attorneys and lawyers handling secure legal correspondence. Built for US law firms and attorney client portals.
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Access Tracking for Attorneys and Lawyers
Know exactly when documents were viewed, from where, and by whom. Access logs with timestamp and location provide detailed tracking for attorney and lawyer file sharing, state bar compliance, and ABA Rule 1.6 confidentiality obligations.
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Watermarked File Sharing for Law Firms and Attorney Client Portals
Every shared document is watermarked with recipient info. If it leaks, you'll know exactly who shared it. The secure Dropbox alternative for law firms, attorneys, lawyers, and attorney client portals, with zero-knowledge encryption.
Why Digital Shell?
Attorney-client privilege protected
Watermarked documents track leaks
Detailed access logs
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Access logs for state bar compliance
Zero-knowledge encryption
Supports ABA Rule 1.6 confidentiality obligations
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Everything you need to know
Digital Shell uses zero-knowledge encryption—documents are encrypted on your device before upload. We literally cannot see your files. Combined with self-destructing links and access controls, your confidential communications between attorneys, lawyers, and clients stay privileged.
Yes! Every shared link generates access logs with timestamp, IP address, and device information. This provides access tracking that can serve as proof of delivery for compliance or legal purposes.
Each document is watermarked with the recipient's information (name, email, timestamp). If a document appears somewhere it shouldn't, the watermark identifies exactly who shared it and when they accessed it.
Absolutely. Our access logs track every access and share. Zero-knowledge encryption meets the highest security standards. We can provide compliance documentation for bar association requirements.
Unlike Dropbox, Digital Shell uses zero-knowledge encryption -- we cannot access your files. Every shared document is watermarked and tracked. Self-destructing links ensure confidential contracts don't remain accessible indefinitely. It's purpose-built for secure file sharing for US law firms, attorneys, and lawyers.
Generate an encrypted sharing link for your document. Set it to expire after a specific time or number of views. The recipient opens the link in their browser, enters the access code, and views the document. No account needed. This is the safest method for law firm secure document exchange between attorneys.
Yes. ABA Model Rule 1.6(c) requires attorneys to make reasonable efforts to prevent inadvertent or unauthorized disclosure of client information. Digital Shell supports these obligations with zero-knowledge encryption (we cannot access client files), watermarking to deter leaks, expiring and revocable links, and detailed access logs documenting every access. US attorneys and law firms can use Digital Shell as part of their technological competence and confidentiality program.
Digital Shell is designed to help US attorneys and law firms meet state bar cybersecurity and confidentiality guidance, including technology competence standards adopted by most US states. Features like end-to-end encryption, SOC 2 infrastructure, HIPAA-ready architecture, CCPA rights support, watermarking, instant revoke, and detailed access logs give law firms the documentation and controls they need for state bar compliance reviews. We are happy to provide compliance documentation on request.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Digital Shell protect attorney-client privilege?
Digital Shell uses zero-knowledge encryption—documents are encrypted on your device before upload. We literally cannot see your files. Combined with self-destructing links and access controls, your confidential communications between attorneys, lawyers, and clients stay privileged.
Can I prove a client received a document?
Yes! Every shared link generates access logs with timestamp, IP address, and device information. This provides access tracking that can serve as proof of delivery for compliance or legal purposes.
What happens if a watermarked document leaks?
Each document is watermarked with the recipient's information (name, email, timestamp). If a document appears somewhere it shouldn't, the watermark identifies exactly who shared it and when they accessed it.
Is Digital Shell suitable for law firm compliance requirements?
Absolutely. Our access logs track every access and share. Zero-knowledge encryption meets the highest security standards. We can provide compliance documentation for bar association requirements.
Why is Digital Shell better than Dropbox for law firms?
Unlike Dropbox, Digital Shell uses zero-knowledge encryption -- we cannot access your files. Every shared document is watermarked and tracked. Self-destructing links ensure confidential contracts don't remain accessible indefinitely. It's purpose-built for secure file sharing for US law firms, attorneys, and lawyers.
How do I securely exchange documents with opposing counsel?
Generate an encrypted sharing link for your document. Set it to expire after a specific time or number of views. The recipient opens the link in their browser, enters the access code, and views the document. No account needed. This is the safest method for law firm secure document exchange between attorneys.
Is Digital Shell suitable for US law firms under ABA Rule 1.6?
Yes. ABA Model Rule 1.6(c) requires attorneys to make reasonable efforts to prevent inadvertent or unauthorized disclosure of client information. Digital Shell supports these obligations with zero-knowledge encryption (we cannot access client files), watermarking to deter leaks, expiring and revocable links, and detailed access logs documenting every access. US attorneys and law firms can use Digital Shell as part of their technological competence and confidentiality program.
Does Digital Shell meet state bar compliance requirements?
Digital Shell is designed to help US attorneys and law firms meet state bar cybersecurity and confidentiality guidance, including technology competence standards adopted by most US states. Features like end-to-end encryption, SOC 2 infrastructure, HIPAA-ready architecture, CCPA rights support, watermarking, instant revoke, and detailed access logs give law firms the documentation and controls they need for state bar compliance reviews. We are happy to provide compliance documentation on request.
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