A federal court just ruled: your AI chats aren't protected

Using AI for legal questions?
It can be used against you.

Everything you type into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini about your lawsuit, your legal situation, or your case strategy can be demanded by the other side in court. LitigationVault.ai is the fix.

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A court just said your AI conversations are fair game

If you're involved in a lawsuit — or think you might be — and you've been using ChatGPT, Claude, or any AI to ask legal questions, organize your facts, or figure out your options, here's what you need to know:

In February 2026, a federal judge ruled that everything you type into a public AI tool about your legal situation — and every response the AI gives you — can be demanded by the other side's lawyers and used against you in court. Attorney-client privilege does not protect it. Not even if you send the AI's output to your lawyer afterward.

United States v. Heppner, No. 1:25-cr-00503 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 2026) (Rakoff, J.)

Why? Because when you use a public AI tool, you're sharing your information with a third party (the AI company). That breaks confidentiality — and without confidentiality, there's no privilege. It doesn't matter that you were trying to help your case. The damage is done the moment you hit "send."

LitigationVault.ai makes your AI conversations privileged

LitigationVault.ai was designed by lawyers to solve exactly this problem. When you use AI through our platform, your conversations are vaulted — securely stored, encrypted, and protected by attorney-client privilege — because a real, licensed U.S. attorney is connected to your account and has access to review everything.

The court in Heppner said privilege could still apply if AI is used "at the direction of counsel" inside a "confidential system with proper safeguards." That's exactly what LitigationVault.ai is. Your attorney directs the engagement. The system is secure. Your conversations are protected.

You still get to use the AI you prefer — Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or a private model — but now everything goes through a secure, privilege-preserving vault instead of a public app.

Four steps. That's it.

Whether you're an individual or a law firm inviting clients, the process is simple.

1

Sign up

Create your account and sign the retainer agreement for vaulting services. Takes 2 minutes. If you're a law firm, invite your clients via email or text.

2

Pick your AI

Choose Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or a private model. Ask any question about your legal situation. Switch between models anytime.

3

Get your answer

The AI gives you its analysis with a clear note: this is computer-generated, not legal advice — your attorney will review it.

4

Attorney reviews

Your assigned attorney reviews the vaulted conversation. You get notified when they do. Need follow-up? Book a call right from the platform.

Everything that makes it work

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Your conversations are vaulted

Every AI chat is encrypted, stored securely, and accessible only to you and your assigned attorney. This is the "vault" — your privilege-protected record.

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A real attorney on your account

For individual plans, a licensed U.S. attorney is assigned to your account under a retainer agreement. Their involvement is what makes privilege work.

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Choose your AI model

Use Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or a privately-hosted model. Different AI, same protection. Switch between them anytime.

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Review notifications

When your attorney reviews your vaulted information, you get notified. You always know the status of your vault.

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Clio billing integration

For law firms: attorney review time is automatically tracked and synced to Clio. Your clients' AI interactions become billable work.

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Court-ready audit trail

If privilege is ever challenged, the vault produces a complete record: who asked what, when, which attorney directed it, and the security controls in place.

Pick the model you trust. We protect the privilege.

All models are accessed through secure enterprise APIs — never public consumer apps.

Claude
Anthropic · Precise & careful
ChatGPT
OpenAI · Fast & versatile
Gemini
Google · Great with docs
Private LLM
Self-hosted · Max security

The AI is not your lawyer

This is important: the AI gives you its analysis, but it's a computer program — not an attorney. Every response comes with a clear notice:

"I'm an AI assistant, not a lawyer. Here's what my model's analysis suggests based on the information you've provided — but this is computer-generated and should not be relied upon until your attorney reviews it."

The AI answers your questions — including legal strategy questions — but it's honest about what it is. Your assigned attorney then reviews the vaulted conversation and can follow up with real legal guidance when needed.

Simple plans. Real protection.

Individuals get an assigned attorney. Law firms invite their clients.

Individual
$50
per month
  • Assigned U.S.-licensed attorney
  • Retainer agreement for vaulting
  • Choose any AI model
  • Unlimited vaulted conversations
  • Notified when attorney reviews
  • Attorney follow-up billed separately
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Law Firm — Standard
$250
per month · up to 20 clients
  • Invite clients via email or text
  • Review queue with urgency flags
  • Clio integration for time billing
  • All AI models available
  • Privilege audit reports
  • Engagement letter templates
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Law Firm — Scale
$1,000
per month · up to 500 clients
  • Everything in Standard
  • Up to 500 clients invited
  • Priority support
  • Custom firm branding
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Dedicated account manager
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Questions people ask

What does "vaulting" mean?
When you use AI through LitigationVault.ai, every conversation is encrypted and securely stored in your personal vault. Your assigned attorney has access to review it. This creates the legal foundation for attorney-client privilege — the AI is being used at the direction of your attorney, inside a confidential system, for the purpose of legal advice.
Why can't I just use ChatGPT directly?
Because a federal court ruled in February 2026 (United States v. Heppner) that anything you type into a public AI tool can be demanded by the opposing side in a lawsuit. Public AI tools like ChatGPT.com, claude.ai, and gemini.google.com are not confidential — the AI companies can access your data. That breaks privilege. LitigationVault.ai routes your questions through secure enterprise APIs with zero data retention, under the direction of your attorney.
Is the AI giving me legal advice?
No. The AI is a computer program that gives you its analysis based on a pre-trained model. Every response includes a clear disclaimer that it is not legal advice and should not be relied upon until your attorney reviews it. Your assigned attorney provides the actual legal guidance.
What does the $50/month include?
The $50/month individual plan includes: a retainer agreement for vaulting services, an assigned U.S.-licensed attorney who reviews your vaulted communications, access to all AI models (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, private), unlimited vaulted conversations, and notifications when your attorney reviews your information. If your attorney provides substantive legal follow-up beyond basic review, that may be billed separately under a separate engagement letter.
How does this work for law firms?
Law firms sign up for a Standard ($250/month, up to 20 clients) or Scale ($1,000/month, up to 500 clients) plan. You invite your clients via email or text. They access your firm's secure AI workspace, choose their AI model, and ask questions. All conversations are vaulted for your review. The system flags conversations where attorney follow-up would add value. Review time is automatically tracked and synced to Clio for billing.
Is this really legally protected?
LitigationVault.ai is designed to satisfy the conditions for attorney-client privilege based on current legal standards, including the Kovel doctrine (United States v. Kovel, 296 F.2d 918, 2d Cir. 1961) and ABA Model Rule 1.6(c). However, this is an evolving area of law and no court has definitively ruled on this exact scenario. The platform is designed to provide the strongest possible position for a privilege claim. A local/self-hosted AI model option is available for maximum security.
Can I switch between AI models?
Yes. You can switch between Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and a private model at any time. Your conversation context carries over. Every model is accessed through secure enterprise APIs with zero data retention — never through the public consumer apps.

Stop risking your privilege.
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