The most important way to reduce risk, time and costs associated with eDiscovery is through proper planning. Law firms and corporations know that they must participate in the exchange of electronically stored information (“ESI”) in the course of litigation or an investigation. By not taking the necessary preservation steps, the danger of sanction and claims obviously escalates for improperly preserved evidence. The ability to respond quickly and in a defensible manner requires consistent, repeatable policies and procedures.

CSI eDiscovery Consultants work with our clients to prepare for an eDiscovery request, before the time-critical events of litigation arise. From an assessment of data storage methods to the development of a joint eDiscovery response plan, we help you efficiently and reliably identify, collect, preserve and produce ESI.

We educate your legal and IT departments on how to identify the gaps associated with your current ESI and eDiscovery processes that do not meet best practices. As a result, your organization with be better positioned to respond when a discovery request ensues. CSI’s eDD staff stays apprised of the latest in technologies and rulings around the country to advise our clients on the latest best practices in legal technology.

Litigation Readiness consulting services include:

• Preparing for the Meet and Confer FRPS Rule 26 conferences.
   
• Drafting and implementing proper litigation holds.
   
• Advising on updating data retention and document destruction policies.
   
• Assessing the viability of current technologies and what you may need in the future.
   
• Establishing protocols for both retrieval and accessibility of the firm’s online and offline ESI.