System and method for purging messages in a legal information system

摘要

There is disclosed method and apparatus for storing and processing information in a data storage and processing system used by attorneys, and recording attorney-client communications and communications from a government agency respecting a legal matter. At least some of the attorney-client communications can be designated with a indication that allows them to be identified automatically. These communications can then be automatically identifying and purging at least some of the attorney-client communications upon a request by a user.