Mr. Atherton is a lawyer and businessman first and a technology consultant second.  Consequently, Mr. Atherton's focus is on helping his client's develop a strategy for effectively using technology to improve the quality of their services and increase their profitability.  Mr. Atherton, drawing upon his experience as a project manager, then works with those having the necessary technical expertise to implement that strategy cost effectively.  Some of the areas that Mr. Atherton has assisted clients in, include:

• Network Consulting ‑ Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and Wireless Networks.

• Internet Consulting ‑ web site design, content and marketing. Web‑based legal and other research.

• Information Security ‑ Internet firewalls, email encryption, file access protocols, file saving procedures and comprehensive backup solutions.

• Computer consulting ‑ assistance in selecting the proper computer hardware, software and peripheries.

• Training ‑ training on the key computer hardware, software and peripherals that you use and in the various electronic file systems that you implement.

• Co‑counsel ‑ assistance with technology‑related legal issues confronting your clients, including testifying as an expert witness where appropriate.

Steven H. Atherton

The Digital Lawyer