Simplify your comprehensive e-Discovery process.
Count on our team of Certified Digital Forensic Examiners to simplify your comprehensive e-Discovery process. Leverage our technical and forensic experience to increase efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs.
We provide solutions for every stage of the EDRM process. Contact us to learn more today!
eDiscovery Services in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York & Delaware
As a leading e-Discovery provider for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and the rest of the United States, we are helping today’s attorneys and firms tackle the vast amounts of electronically stored information (ESI) in complex litigations and investigations. We assist counsel in understanding the best way to collect, review, and ultimately produce ESI, as well as comprehend the potential costs and significant risks associated with producing ESI.
CONTACT USA Full-Service e-Discovery Vendor You Can Depend On
As an e-Discovery vendor, we are dedicated to providing end-to-end services that support your litigation and investigation needs with accuracy and efficiency. Specifically, we specialize in data collection, data preservation, litigation hold preservation, and the other steps of electronic discovery to save our clients time and money.
Our eDiscovery litigation team handles all types of electronic data from multiple sources, such as computers, mobile devices, servers, and cloud storage. Using our knowledge of the discovery process and tools, we work diligently to collect and preserve digital files as well as the metadata embedded within them. With our specialists at the helm, you can trust that we’ll provide accurate, defensible solutions for every phase of your discovery process.
The Defense for Early Case Assessment
We offer advanced processes such as Early Case Assessment (ECA) to drastically reduce e-Discovery costs. By performing low-cost data processing on the initial data set, we can limit the data size pushed to review, saving processing costs and costly reviewer time.
The ECA process includes filters for date and keyword, email-threading, near-dup analysis, and culling of system files and unwanted emails to generate high-quality reports. These reports contain refined search terms, email gap analysis, file-type analysis, and more to ensure a quick and efficient review. With these sophisticated e-Discovery solutions, your legal team can spend more time and effort on building a stronger case.
e-Discovery Services for Businesses
Surging data volumes have made discovery a strategic problem for businesses that face serial litigation and rapid regulatory change. Fortunately, Cornerstone Discovery provides an end-to-end discovery process to reduce your cost and risk exposure from legal and regulatory matters. To find out how our e-Discovery services in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Delaware can benefit your firm, reach out to our specialists today.
CONTACT USThe e-Discovery Process & What to Expect
Identification
Our e-Discovery specialists consult with attorneys to identify potential sources of ESI, the volume of data that might be discoverable, and the custodians of discoverable evidence. In this way, we can make sure that no valuable evidence is overlooked and that only relevant data is gathered, reducing the risk of unnecessary costs and time spent on irrelevant files.
Preservation & Collection
Once relevant data is identified, it must be preserved in its original state to prevent alteration and destruction (otherwise known as spoliation, which is a sanctionable offense in some cases). Our specialists follow the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) and adhere to best practices to guarantee that discoverable ESI is collected and preserved in a forensically sound manner and later admissible in court.
Processing, Review & Analysis
After data is collected, it must be processed to eliminate duplicate files and irrelevant information, making it easier for legal teams to review. For example, data may be converted into a format that is suitable for searching, sorting, and analyzing. Additionally, metadata, such as timestamps and file properties, may be extracted to help establish the context and authenticity of the evidence.
Whether you are responding to a discovery request or complying with a subpoena, we partner with you to process and organize ESI. Specifically, we use Junto.net, our online document review platform, to upload, process, search, and review files seamlessly. We also help you set up a protocol to define precise search parameters within the tool so that you can reduce the volume of information you need to review.
Production
Often in a lawsuit or investigation, attorneys have to respond to a request (or a series of requests) for production. Pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, a party producing ESI must produce the information in a form or forms in which it is ordinarily maintained or in a reasonably usable form or forms. Attorneys can leverage our e-Discovery specialists in this process to prepare and produce ESI in an efficient and usable format to reduce cost, risk, and errors in compliance with agreed production specifications and timelines. This can be done either electronically through secure download links or on encrypted hard drives.
Presentation
We are trial experts in the technical presentation of evidence for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials. Our superior graphic design capabilities even allow us to create demonstratives, slides, and other assets for presentation purposes. To learn more about our trial technicians and litigation and trial support solutions, get in touch with our experts.
The Benefits of Professional eDiscovery Services
Attempting to manage e-Discovery in-house without the proper tools and expertise can expose your organization to great financial and legal risk. In contrast, partnering with a professional e-Discovery vendor gives you a strategic advantage. More specifically, it results in:
- Significant Cost Savings: Our professionals leverage advanced analytics and proven workflows to quickly cull non-relevant data, drastically reducing the volume of information that requires attorney review and ultimately saving you money.
- Enhanced Data Security and Compliance: The handling of electronically stored information is governed by strict laws and data privacy regulations. A breach or misstep can lead to severe consequences. Our professional eDiscovery services prioritize the security and integrity of your data.
- Drastically Improved Efficiency and Speed: In litigation, time is a critical factor. Fortunately, our professional eDiscovery services are built with speed and efficiency in mind. Our solutions help legal teams meet tight deadlines and gain early insights into their cases.
Be Proactive With Cornerstone Discovery
Tap into our reliable, dependable, and cost-effective e-Discovery and digital forensic solutions. We provide innovative technology and strategic consulting services for every stage of the process to help you achieve successful outcomes while minimizing risks. Contact our experts today to find out how our e-Discovery services can streamline investigations and safeguard your digital evidence.
CONTACT USFrequently Asked Questions
What is considered electronically stored information (ESI)?
ESI is a broad term that encompasses virtually any type of data created or stored in a digital format. Common examples include:
- Emails and attachments
- Databases and application data
- Internal chat and collaboration messages (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Teams)
- Voicemails and text messages
- Social media posts and messages
- Website content and digital photos/videos
- Information stored on servers, laptops, mobile phones, and in the cloud
What is the role of metadata in eDiscovery?
Metadata is information embedded in digital files that provides valuable context, such as who created a document, when it was created, and any changes made to it. In eDiscovery processing, metadata can be vital in establishing the authenticity and timeline of documents or communications. This is why our specialists take extra care to preserve metadata.
What is the role of metadata in eDiscovery?
Metadata is information embedded in digital files that provides valuable context, such as who created a document, when it was created, and any changes made to it. In eDiscovery processing, metadata can be vital in establishing the authenticity and timeline of documents or communications. This is why our specialists take extra care to preserve metadata.
What is EDRM?
The Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) is a standardized framework that outlines the key stages of the e-Discovery process from start to finish. The stages include: Identification, Preservation, Collection, Processing, Review, Analysis, and Production. Cornerstone Discovery uses this model to ensure a comprehensive, defensible, and repeatable process for every matter.
What is a litigation hold (or legal hold)?
A litigation hold is a formal directive sent to key employees (custodians) instructing them not to delete or modify any ESI that may be relevant to a legal matter. It is one of the most critical steps in the e-Discovery process as it prevents spoliation.
What is spoliation, and why is it a major concern during eDiscovery processing?
Spoliation is the intentional, reckless, or negligent destruction, alteration, or concealment of evidence. In electronic discovery, this could be as simple as an employee deleting relevant emails after a litigation hold is in place. Courts take spoliation very seriously, and the penalties can be severe since it undermines the integrity of the legal process.
Can my IT department handle data collection?
While IT departments are experts at managing systems, they are generally not trained in forensic data collection and do not know how to preserve critical metadata (like creation dates and authors) or that they should establish a defensible chain of custody. Instead of risking improper collection methods that inadvertently alter data, making it inadmissible in court and exposing your company to claims of spoliation, hire Cornerstone Discovery for eDiscovery services in PA, NJ, NY, DE, and anywhere else in the United States.
Digital Forensics
Rely on our team of Certified Technical Experts with the experience and resources necessary to uncover the critical evidence you need. We've streamlined the process to save you time and money.
Access our round-the-clock, comprehensive and industry-leading Litigation Support services, including graphic design, evidence storage, printing/production services, scanning and more.
Leverage our Certified Trial Technicians, experts in presentation and technology software, to help you prepare and execute your best case.
