Forensic Collection and Analysis

The e-discovery process begins with the collection of data.  For all cases involving electronic data, it is best practice to gather data in a forensically sound manner.  Most electronic devices can be forensically cloned.  These devices include: desktop and laptop computers, servers, cell phones, smart phones and GPS devices.  A forensic clone of the entire hard drive ensures that ALL data and artifacts have been preserved (for most computers).  A forensic clone is an exact, bit by bit image of a hard drive that is verified with a digital fingerprint “MD5 or SHA1 hash value.”  The forensic clone allows an analyst to retrieve information and conduct analysis without the need to disturb the original data.  For most machines, a forensic clone takes only about 30 minutes to complete, with minimal interruption to the client.  In most e-discovery cases, once a clone has been created, it is not necessary to disturb the custodian with additional data requests. 

E-Discovery Processing
Once data has been properly collected, it can be processed.  E-Discovery processing allows for the conversion of large amounts of electronically stored information (ESI) into a secure, text searchable database that can be remotely accessed by anyone on a litigation team.  This processing involves the removal of duplicate files, extraction of text, OCRing and imaging (tiffing) of the data if necessary.  Our staff of e-discovery specialists will work with your litigation team to help you understand the current procedures, rules and requirements needed to conduct electronic discovery.  Each engagement is focused on providing personal service unique to your needs.
Document Hosting and Review

After processing, the data is ready to be reviewed.  We provide web hosting for your electronic database on our secure, redundant servers. Online hosting enables your team to access and review documents anywhere there is an internet connection.  Our hosting partner, LitSoft, has developed an intuitive, competitively priced online review tool - LitScope.  LitScope's streamlined interface and native viewing module allow for a shorter, more efficient review.  Paired with our below-market hosting rates (per gigabyte), ESI hosted by Precise and reviewed with LitScope result in serious cost savings.  For more about LitScope, click here.

Production

When the Review Process is completed, we can provide production output in any format.  From imaged files to native files and anywhere in between—including load files for most data management applications—the choice is yours.