"The one aspect of digital evidence, when compared to other types of evidence, is that it can be replicated down to the smallest particle: the byte. As opposed to a murder weapon, such as a firearm, digital evidence is replicated first and then the analysis is performed on the copy. The copy is the 'best evidence' in the analysis. An examiner can make an exact copy of a computer's hard drive, whereas a ballistics expert cannot make a duplicate firearm."
- David Stenhouse, SC Magazine UK, October 2006 |
Our experience spans the entire electronic discovery process. Contact us for a look into how DS Forensics, Inc. can assist in your matter:
Collections of Documents/Data - If you have a matter where data needs to be collected from your client or the opposing side, give us a call to discuss. The proper acquisition of electronic media starts the evidence process in a sound manner. Improper techniques and/or tools can taint the evidence relied upon later in the case. For the past 13 years, DS Forensics, Inc. has forensically acquired electronic evidence in numerous environments under multiple constraints, including hard drive imaging, computer network document collection, and handheld device collections.
Collections Consulting - If your client is collecting documents in regards to a current or pending discovery request, you want to make sure they are not only collecting all responsive material, but are using the right tools and techniques to guarantee the validity of the data. Electronic data is easily altered and can damage your case. DS Forensics, Inc. has vast experience in working with corporate IT departments in the collection of electronic data. Let us look over the pending or current process and give you our thoughts, and then work with your client if needed.
Computer Forensics Analysis - Finding the documents and artifacts sought after is only the start of the forensics examination. The proper interpretation of what the examiner has located is what our clients know is most vital. DS Forensics, Inc. has vast experience in forensic anaylsis of electronic media and knows what looks obvious may not be actually fact.
Expert Witness Testimony - DS Forensics, Inc. understands the importance of not only finding and interpreting the evidence correctly, but also portraying those findings in simple terms. Our experience includes testimony in deposition and courtroom settings as an expert in computer forensics and electronic discovery.
Expert Report Review - Have you received an opposing expert’s report outlining electronic evidence against your client? Are words and phrases such as metadata, unallocated clusters, hash values, and registry confusing? Are you sure the expert used all the proper processes to come to the conclusions he/she did? Let DS Forensics, Inc. review the expert’s work and give you an opinion on the merits of the examination and expert conclusions. We have been educating attorneys for almost a decade in this field. DS Forensics, Inc. can also provide you with expert questioning guidance during depositions or trial testimony.
Electronic Discovery Consulting - DS Forensics, Inc. has the experience in assisting our clients with drafting and reviewing discovery requests to ensure our clients don't miss valuable electronic data. We can also help you prepare for your 30(b)(6) depositions, as DS Forensics, Inc. has the experience of attending these depositions to assist our clients in a complete retrieval of the facts. |
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