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Litigation Support Services
Gain a competitive advantage

Much like DNA, solid electronic discovery has the potential to provide the "smoking gun" resulting in the negotiated resolution of a civil case.

The electronic discovery process is quickly becoming a critical element of civil litigation. The technology required for electronic discovery and document processing is very specialized requiring very specific hardware, software, and technical training. In most cases, even the largest of organizations do not do their own electronic discovery, and if they do, very often they destroy valuable evidence along the way.

When considering a litigation support team, think about the key factors. The same technology is available to everyone in the computer forensics arena, but is often cost prohibitive to smaller computer forensics firms. So, one must seek out a firm with sufficient computing capacity and the cutting edge technology to gain a competitive advantage.

Evidence collection is often a time sensitive matter so it is important that the firm have enough staff depth to respond in a timely and professional manner. Finally, the firm should have mature, proven processes that will help the litigator and his or her client throughout the litigation process.

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Each engagement plan is customized to meet the specific needs of the client, but below are some of the considerations when designing a project plan.

	Case analysis and strategy development
	Project assessment and planning
	Cost analysis and projections
	Use of in-house secure forensics lab
	Involvement of remote forensics data gathering teams
	Formal processes to protect the chain of custody
	The ability to work with any file type, medium or platform
	Sophisticated multi-stage data filtering processes
	Data conversion to electronic or paper output including Bates numbering
	Database for storage of refined output and interface with litigation support software
	Design and implementation of comprehensive project reporting
	Participation in the development of motions and other relevant documents
	Coaching to prepare attorneys for deposition and training in regards to forensics matters
	Expert testimony on the processes and outcomes of digital forensics efforts

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If you would like more information on electronic discovery in general or Forensics Consulting Solutions in particular contact Cecilia Mendoza, Sales Support at +1 602 354 2790 or by email at cmendoza@forensicsconsulting.com.