Legal Industry Use Cases

Why document security matters for litigators and counsel

Legal work is built on trust and the careful handling of sensitive information. Whether you are assembling a litigation packet, negotiating an asset purchase agreement, or producing materials during discovery, every exchange of documents exposes your firm to reputational, regulatory, and commercial risk. Traditional file sharing tools were created to move files from point A to point B, but they rarely incorporate granular, legal‑grade protections: watermarking, secure streamed viewing, fine‑grained link controls, and signature auditability.

LockYourDoc focuses on the precise needs of law firms and in‑house teams. Docs are encrypted end‑to‑end and delivered through streamed, server‑side watermark injection so the raw files are never publicly exposed. Access is governed by revocable links that can expire, limit view counts, or be deactivated instantly when circumstances change. And when it’s time to execute, embedded e‑signature captures signer metadata and timelines for clean, court‑ready traceability.

Core legal use cases

Litigation packets often involve hundreds of pages of exhibits, each of which may need unique handling rules. With LockYourDoc, trial teams can ship bundles under a single secure umbrella while preserving per‑document watermark density, opacity, and style. Discovery materials can be shared with external parties on a revocable, auditable basis, maintaining a clear chain of custody. Contract workflows benefit from the same treatment: distribute drafts to counterparties with access limited by time, identity, and maximum views, then capture signatures with a timestamped trail that makes post‑closing diligence straightforward.

Expert reports and privileged memoranda are further protected by organizational policies that set default watermarking and link rules at the workspace level. When a particular matter demands tighter controls—such as immediate deactivation after oral argument—teams can override defaults for that Doc alone, ensuring every exchange reflects the unique risk posture of the matter.

Link‑level governance and auditability

Each share is represented by a link with a lifecycle you control. You can deactivate a link after a set number of views, enforce expiry at a date and time, or immediately revoke access if a negotiation breaks down. Every view and signature action appends to an audit log, tying activity to the unique link and signer record. The result is a clear, defensible metadata trail that complements your matter management system and provides the transparency clients expect.

Because watermarking is injected during streamed delivery, printed or screen‑captured outputs can be traced to a specific link, discouraging unauthorized redistribution. Combined with organization‑wide policies and workspace‑level isolation, partners maintain administrative clarity while associates operate with confidence.

E‑signature that respects legal nuance

E‑sign in LockYourDoc is built around legal workflows. Whether you prefer typed or drawn signatures, each signing event captures signer name, IP hash, agent hash, date, and optional location text. Multiple signature counts per Doc are tracked, giving visibility into how counterparties are progressing and whether additional outreach is required. The goal is not to replace your DMS or matter management, but to integrate a practical layer of secure distribution and execution.

Client experience that meets expectations

Clients want speed and clarity. When they click a link, they should see exactly what is needed—no extra friction, no confusing interfaces. LockYourDoc’s secure viewer presents a clean reading environment with watermark indicators and restricted behaviors to reduce leaks. If you need to update or withdraw a Doc, you can do so without sending a new attachment or risking version drift.

Compliance and confidentiality

Confidentiality obligations are easier to honor when the platform itself prevents raw file exposure. Combined with access logging and signer timelines, your firm can demonstrate a responsible approach to sensitive information. For cross‑border or regulated matters, fine‑grained control over link policies and organizational governance helps ensure that only the right people see the right documents, at the right time.

Getting started

Many firms begin with a single practice area or matter, then scale usage as users become comfortable. The Free plan allows up to 5 total Docs (2 active) with a basic watermark and email support—enough to validate fit with real client work. When your team is ready for custom domains and advanced watermark styles, upgrade to Pro on a monthly or yearly basis with payment secured by Razorpay.

FAQs

Below are common questions from legal teams evaluating LockYourDoc for litigation, corporate, and advisory matters.

Can I revoke access to a Doc after sharing?

Yes. Deactivate a link at any time, set expiries, or limit by maximum views.

Will recipients ever get the raw file?

No. LockYourDoc uses streamed, server‑side watermark injection and does not publicly expose raw files via direct URLs.

Do you support signatures from multiple parties?

Yes. Signature counts and timelines are tracked per Doc with signer metadata.

Can I enforce matter‑specific policies?

Organizations can define defaults while allowing per‑Doc overrides to tailor controls to each case or deal.