Zero-Day Exploit & Security Researcher Legal Intake Form

Legal Representation for Security Researchers and Cybersecurity Professionals

When security researchers, ethical hackers, or cybersecurity professionals face legal challenges related to vulnerability disclosure, bug bounty disputes, or CFAA charges, having specialized legal representation is critical. This Zero-Day Exploit Attorney Intake Form is designed specifically for law firms that defend clients in complex cybersecurity cases involving responsible disclosure conflicts, software vulnerability disputes, and security research defense.

Built for Cybersecurity Defense Attorneys

This Paperform template streamlines the initial client intake process for attorneys specializing in:

• Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) defense
• Responsible disclosure and coordinated vulnerability disclosure disputes
• Bug bounty program conflicts and non-payment issues
• Zero-day exploit discovery and disclosure cases
• Security researcher rights and protections
• Corporate retaliation against ethical hackers

The form captures essential case details, technical information about the vulnerability or exploit, disclosure timeline, and potential legal exposure—all in one secure, professional intake form that reflects the specialized nature of cybersecurity law.

Comprehensive Case Assessment in One Form

Rather than conducting multiple interviews or exchanging dozens of emails, this template gathers all critical information upfront: the nature of the vulnerability discovered, how it was found, disclosure attempts made, any communications with the affected organization, potential criminal or civil exposure, and the client's objectives. Conditional logic ensures that only relevant questions appear based on the case type, creating a streamlined experience for stressed clients seeking urgent legal help.

Secure, Professional, and Automated

Built on Paperform's SOC 2 Type II compliant platform, this intake form ensures client information is handled with the security standards law firms require. Connect it with Stepper to automatically route urgent cases to partners, create intake summaries in your case management system, send engagement letters via Papersign for eSignature, and trigger client onboarding workflows—all without manual data entry.

Whether you're a solo practitioner specializing in CFAA defense or part of a larger firm with a cybersecurity practice group, this template provides a professional first touchpoint that demonstrates your technical fluency and legal expertise from the very first interaction.