Case
Orientation
At the inception of a case,
we can consult with counsel to obtain an understanding of the issues and causes of
action related to the case. This orientation is a crucial first step that allows
us to be a valuable aid to the legal team as we collect, store, evaluate, and process
evidence for the case.
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Obtaining
Client Documents
We can assist the legal team
in obtaining their clients' documents and relevant materials.
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Developing
and Implementing a Discovery Plan
We can work with the attorneys
to develop, define, and implement an appropriate discovery plan. This may include
document requests and subpoenas, interrogatories, requests for admissions, depositions,
and motions to compel.
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Preparation
of Document Requests and Subpoenas
We can assist in the preparation
of document requests and subpoenas in the case including the identification of
categories of documents and specific documents to be obtained.
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Document
Production Attendance and Supervision
We have the experience to
attend document productions, select the relevant, responsive documents, and coordinate
copying with the document processing companies. We can assist in obtaining original
documents rather than copies at the document production. We assess the completeness
of the document production and report any deficiencies.
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Preparation
of Client Documents for Production
We also assist in preparing
the client's documents and materials in response to requests for production
or subpoenas. This includes the selection of documents that are relevant and responsive.
We will attend the document production to insure that the integrity of the documents
is maintained.
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Privilege
Logs
We have the expertise to identify
privileged documents and can also create the necessary privilege logs as part of
the document database.
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Preparing
and Responding to Interrogatories and Requests for Admissions
We can assist in the preparation
of and response to interrogatories and requests for admissions. We have the expertise
to work with the legal team to analyze the issues in the case and identify and collect
all supporting documents and evidence.
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Depositions
We can prepare the documents
and reports necessary for the legal team to take or defend depositions. We can also
attend depositions to assist counsel with the documents to be used.
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Meet
and Confer Process & Motions to Compel
The meet and confer process
and motions to compel are a necessary part of any discovery plan. We can provide
our expertise to identify areas of deficiency and prepare the information and documents
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