Case Study

La Follette Johnson

AllNext Consulting partnered with La Follette Johnson to lead a full-scale IT transformation—modernizing systems, boosting connectivity, and laying the foundation for scalable, secure operations across all offices.
La Follette Johnson
overview

Transforming IT Infrastructure for a Leading Medical Defense Law Firm

La Follette, Johnson, DeHaas, Fesler & Ames is a well-established law firm with multiple offices across California, specializing in medical malpractice defense and civil litigation. As their IT consulting partner, AllNext Consulting led the modernization of the firm’s technology landscape—turning outdated infrastructure into a cloud-optimized, secure, and efficient IT environment.

Our partnership spanned critical areas including service management, cloud migration, cybersecurity, and collaboration tools. With a focus on minimizing disruption and future-proofing their systems, we helped the firm evolve into a more agile and digitally capable organization.

about
Industry

Law Firm

A California-based law firm specializing in high-stakes medical malpractice and civil defense cases.
Company Size

4 Offices Statewide

Serving clients statewide, requiring consistent, secure IT across all offices.
Challenge

Outdated, On-Prem Infrastructure

Legacy systems limited agility, support responsiveness, and cloud readiness.
Objective

Modernize & Centralize IT

Upgrade systems, enhance support, and transition to a secure hybrid cloud model.

Firm-Wide IT Transformation

AllNext implemented a modern IT foundation, enabling secure cloud access, streamlined support, and improved network performance across all locations.
1.

ITSM & Service Desk

Modernized internal support with centralized tools and clear IT service processes to improve visibility, response time, and overall user experienc
  • Deployed Zendesk for centralized support
  • Rolled out AssetSonar for asset tracking
  • Standardized IT service processes
  • Improved request visibility and response
  • Enabled real-time IT reporting
2.

Hybrid Cloud Connectivity

Implemented SD-WAN to ensure fast, reliable, and secure connections between all offices and Microsoft Azure—enabling seamless hybrid cloud operations.
  • Implemented SD-WAN across offices
  • Improved Azure cloud performance
  • Enhanced network uptime to 99.98%
  • Secured inter-office connectivity
3.

Network & Infrastructure

Replaced outdated hardware and internet services with modern, high-performance equipment to enhance security, speed, and stability across locations.
  • Implemented SD-WAN across offices
  • Improved Azure cloud performance
  • Enhanced network uptime to 99.98%
  • Secured inter-office connectivity
4.

Cloud Migration to Microsoft Azure

Moved critical applications and data to Microsoft Azure for improved accessibility, security, and scalability—supporting remote work and disaster recovery.
  • Migrated ProLaw front/back office to Azure
  • Deployed Azure Files for secure storage
  • Enabled firm-wide remote access
  • Integrated with Office 365
  • Boosted availability and redundancy
5.

Productivity & Legal Tech Optimization

Standardized the firm’s productivity tools and optimized legal software to streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, and reduce IT friction.
  • Standardized Office 365 across firm
  • Integrated legal workflows in ProLaw
  • Reduced system downtime
  • Improved attorney collaboration
  • Lowered IT support volume
Result

Improved Performance, Security, and Support Across All Locations

Following the transformation, La Follette Johnson now operates on a unified, cloud-optimized platform that enables faster service delivery, better attorney support, and significantly reduced downtime. IT operations are centralized and streamlined, giving internal teams more visibility and better control over assets, tickets, and systems.

With modern infrastructure, secure SD-WAN, and optimized cloud platforms in place, the firm is better positioned to grow, adapt to new legal technologies, and confidently serve clients with the speed and professionalism they expect.