Electronic Data Discovery

Elite offers a full range of electronic file processing ranging from forensic Collection through data Preparation and Early Case Assessment to data Processing (extraction, culling, and conversion) and Production.

Data Collection

Elite uses specialized techniques and tools to unlock and find data that exists on media that may be hidden or may not be directly retrievable with daily methods. We routinely collect and restore data collected forensically. Our experts extract client specified data from archived media and legacy systems(desktops, servers, handheld devices, e-mail systems) at affordable rates. Original data is frozen but remains available should broader searches and additional production be required. At Elite we utilize our vast resources to coordinate your data collection anywhere and anytime Whether it requires on-site or off-site support of a single laptop or global collection of PCs, PDA’s servers, etc, your data is secure. Our collection partners are defensible and trial tested! Elite Collection Services Include:

-- On-site and off-site collection

-- Forensic Analysis

-- Local, national and international resources

Data Preparation and Early Case Assessment
Elite uses industrial standard procedures to ensure that our client’s data is treated in ways that preserve all available metadata. Our proprietary ECA (Early Case Assessment) tools help control the litigation cost effectively. This enables our clients to make informed strategic decisions early in the case, conserving resources and optimizing the chance of a successful outcome. Our ECA tools is comprised of:

-- Comprehensive data inventory

-- Metrics on time of review and production Comprehensive culling using multiple filtering and de-duplication approaches

-- Standard search methodologies aggregated with complex analytics

-- Organizational approach such as clustering, email threading and near de-duplication

Elite's Strategic team is available to help you assess your specific circumstances and help you set the stage for better return on investment across the entire eDiscovery process.

Data Processing
Data is routinely filtered by keyword and/or by file creation / file modification date to eliminate documents that do not meet threshold relevance criteria Each file is identified by a unique MD5 or SHA-1 hash value and given a production name. The hash value is used throughout the process to provide an intelligent and defensible chain-of-custody. we follow a proven best practices methodology that delivers the highest level of productivity, accuracy, and usability.