Over the last decade or so, countless law firms have encountered enormous challenges when it comes to eDiscovery, or electronic discovery. Considering the data that has to be collected, processed, and reviewed has grown exponentially in terms of volume, this really isn’t surprising. Thankfully, litigation support makes it possible to speed up the process, while reducing costs in the efficient management and maintenance of data in the electronic world in which we live.
Essentially, in the legal sense, eDiscovery is the process in which data is identified as relevant in terms of evidence; followed by a scope of discovery; when finally data is extracted, analyzed via digital forensic procedures, then typically converted into a form for use in the courtroom, such as PDF or TIFF. Data in electronic discovery is usually in an electronic format, which may be comprised of ESI (electronically stored information) including documents, emails, websites, IM chats, CAD or CAM files, or any information that would be considered relevant in terms of evidence when a lawsuit is filed.
As you’re likely well aware, litigation support professionals face a challenging and sometimes overwhelming task considering the evidence stored on laptops, mobile devices, corporate locations, third-party data centers, work stations, etc. The challenges many law firms face include not only technical, but financial as well considering the volume of data. eDiscovery professionals are often at a quandary regarding which documents are most relevant to a case, whether a case even exists, which documents should be reviewed by an actual human, whether the likelihood of winning at trial is high or whether it may be best to settle, the strength of the evidence, and more.
So, how can you be the victor more often when it comes to litigation? Through technology that makes it possible for you to have the “upper hand” when it comes to information knowledge and grasping the meaning of the information, giving you a competitive edge by having more time for planning and preparation. Better understanding means a more effective legal strategy, which is what ultimately wins cases.
At Infinite eDiscovery our Atlanta litigation support company provides a wide array of services including consulting, electronic discovery, copying, scanning, specialty services including eDiscovery workshops and continuing legal education classes, and other solutions tailored to your unique needs. We understand that not all law firms are fully staffed with professionals who have moved into the electronic and digital age, and how frustrating it can be to stay ahead in a digital world. Contact us today to learn more about our litigation support tools and services.
