When a 50-user law firm prepared to relocate to a downtown Los Angeles skyrise, one mission-critical challenge stood out: securing reliable high-speed internet before move-in day. For law firms, internet isn’t just another utility, it’s the backbone of operations. Without it, attorneys can’t access case management systems, research tools, or client communications. The risk of downtime during a move could mean missed deadlines and costly interruptions.
That’s where SFV Cloud came in.
The Challenge: Limited Options and Urgent Timelines
The client required 1 Gigabit fiber internet to support their demanding workloads. We sourced and compared options from three major providers:
- Cogent – Quoted a standard two-week timeline but could not guarantee installation by move-in. Expedited service was available, but at significant cost.
- Spectrum Business – Projected a 90–100 day lead time, far beyond the firm’s move-in schedule.
- AT&T Business Fiber – Presented the fastest and most reliable path to meet the deadline.
In the middle of a downtown high-rise office migration, timing was everything. Without internet, the law firm couldn’t function.
Navigating Skyrise Property Management & Building Constraints
Downtown LA skyrises come with added logistical complexity. In this case, the building’s property management required that all work run through its preferred cabling provider.
During the site survey, we discovered the fiber line was not yet extended into the new suite. This meant scheduling and coordinating between:
- Building property management – for approvals and compliance with skyrise protocols.
- Preferred cabling contractor – to route fiber from building risers into the suite.
- AT&T technicians – to complete service activation immediately after cabling was in place.
Our Solution: Business Continuity First
To keep the client fully productive, we implemented a two-phase strategy:
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Continuity Through Remote Access
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Leveraged the firm’s remote desktop servers so attorneys and staff could continue working from home over the weekend and into Monday.
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This ensured the legal team had uninterrupted access to critical systems during the transition.
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Coordinated Onsite Deployment
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Acted as the single point of contact between the law firm, property management, the cabling contractor, and AT&T.
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Orchestrated fiber cabling installation and AT&T service activation on the same day, eliminating unnecessary delays.
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Reset and configured 50+ desks, computers, printers, scanners, and phones to ensure everything was fully functional when employees walked in.
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The Outcome: Internet Live on Day One
Despite tight deadlines and the unique challenges of a downtown LA skyrise, SFV Cloud delivered:
- Dedicated 1 Gigabit Fiber Internet, live and operational before move-in.
- Zero downtime, thanks to seamless remote desktop continuity.
- A fully functional office, with every workstation and device configured by move-in day.
The law firm’s attorneys arrived Monday morning in their new office and were able to immediately resume work with no disruption.
Why Law Firms Choose SFV Cloud
For law firms and other professional service businesses, downtime isn’t an option. SFV Cloud specializes in:
- Vendor-neutral ISP management – Quotes, negotiations, and realistic timelines.
- Complex move coordination in high-rise buildings – From property management approvals to riser cabling and suite installation.
- Continuity planning – Keeping teams operational through remote access while physical IT infrastructure is being set up.
Relocating to a new office or skyrise suite? Don’t risk downtime. Contact SFV Cloud today for a free IT consultation and ensure your firm is connected, secure, and move-in ready.