Electronic Discovery, or E-Discovery, refers to discovery in civil litigation which deals with information in electronic format also referred to as Electronically Stored Information (ESI). Examples of the types of data included in e-discovery are e-mail, documents, accounting databases, CAD/CAM files, web sites, and any other electronically stored information which could be relevant evidence in a law suit. The exponential growth in e-discovery has commanded that law firms create an alliance with a reliable electronic discovery service provider to ensure their clients receive the expertise they demand. Precision Computer Investigations has a team of qualified personnel that is dedicated to assisting counsel in addressing electronic discovery prior to the onset of a lawsuit, as well as in the response to current litigation.
With the 2006 changes in the Federal Rules regulating how ESI is handled, along with the majority of business information now being stored electronically and in various operating systems and file formats, having an experienced electronic discovery vendor is more important than ever. The collection, filtering, processing, reviewing and production of ESI can pose increasing challenges each day. Electronic discovery can be costly and resource-intensive if not managed correctly. Perhaps even more challenging is ensuring an organization's processes for collection are fully defensible in court. Done properly, evidence collection can serve as the foundation for ensuring fast, accurate and cost-effective response to e-discovery requests.
PCI is experienced at identifying and collecting ESI for legal proceedings, focusing on active, forensic and archival forms of media. In addition to our thorough understanding of the law, our experts possess the business and technical acumen to help you develop the best course of action for each matter. PCI knows how to maintain and document a complete chain of custody for collected data and ensure accurate and authenticated information. We can help you understand the universe of data and determine exactly what needs to be collected, along with the most cost-effective approach.
The IT staff at any organization may have the technical skills required to collect data, but do they possess the resources, tools and procedures to manage evidence collection in a manner that is defensible in court? PCI works with its clients and IT staffs to develop collaborative collection plans that cover a wide range of disparate sources. PCI helps its clients understand the types of data that should be collected for particular matters, as well as the size, location and accessibility of the potentially responsive ESI. This results in the legal team making informed decisions when preparing for litigation. We also ensure that all collection methods incorporate requirements for downstream evidence processing and review.
Our E-Discovery Specialists can assist you with:
- Records Management
- Identification
- Preservation & Collection
- Processing
- Review, Analysis & Production
- Automate the search using any combination of selected criteria
- Cull data at the point of collection, reducing storage costs
- Preserve file metadata
- Create load files and upload to review platform
- Comply with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Clients rely on us to help them mitigate e-discovery costs, risks, and respond to discovery and investigations in an efficient and cost effective manner