Electronic Discovery

The Credence Advantage

Credence can handle every aspect of your E-Discovery processing needs. As a pioneer and regional leader in E-Discovery, every year we process millions of electronic documents for law firms thought the region.

Credence’s innovative E-Discovery processing platform was developed to reduce costs and save time while maintaining the highest quality. We are able to offer this significant advantage because of our unique blend of state of the art technologies and methodologies combined with our distinctive segmented pricing model. Using Credence’s proven processing platform, clients on average save thirty to forty percent of their expected costs.

Credence has successfully managed the entire spectrum of E-Discovery cases, from single custodian projects all the way up to some of the most complex and demanding discovery projects in the region. To learn more about how our proven methodologies will save you time, money and worry contact our team of data experts and we will gladly provide you a project analysis and proposal at no charge.

The Credence Process

Sophisticated Data Reduction

Our advanced data reduction processes dramatically reduces the amount of data to be reviewed.

• Culling and Search:

Up to 90% of collected electronic content can be non-responsive. Our tightly integrated culling and search activities are critical components of our processing strategy. Culling removes irrelevant system file content programmatically, while searching including keyword and date range queries further reduce the relevant data.

• De-Duplication:

The next step in our processing workflow is de-duplication to eliminate redundant data, significantly reducing the time and cost burden. We can also apply near-duplication processes which consolidates similar content to the smallest possible set for review. Since 30-50% of email and document repositories represent near-duplicates, their grouping radically optimizes the document review process.

State of the Art Conversion

Once the data set is reduced and processed, the yielding text and metadata can be loaded in a review tool in its native format or be converted to one of several commonly used image formats, such as TIFF of PDF. Credence is experienced in large volume conversions projects. Using our scalable processing model, our processing capabilities allow for conversion of hundreds of thousands of pages per day. We are also experienced in building and manipulating load files used for loading the TIFF and PDF documents into many document management applications. After conversion, each file’s image can be linked to its metadata record, allowing easy review of all material and the ability to identify production sets.

Native Review

The original file format is known as the "native" format. Reviewing collected electronically stored information (ESI) for relevance and privilege in its native format leads to a significant reduction in the number of documents that will need to be converted and produced. Accordingly, once the relevant subset of responsive native documents are identified they can be tagged and converted for production.

Review Tools / Repository Services

Credence is a licensed re-seller and certified trainer of Summation, Concordance and Catalyst the industry leading solutions for successful review, management, production and storage of electronically stored data (ESI). These platforms address electronic data review in a cost effective and efficient manner, which depending on a project’s size and scope can be web-based and include enhanced content analytics and language functions.

Production

Production needs vary, therefore our output is flexible. Production sets can be produced in any combination of the following TIFF, PDF, Native, Paper or all of the above. Production sets may also be Bates numbered and endorsed according to custom specifications.

Backup Tape Discovery

Credence is able to powerfully address clients’ backup tape discovery needs. Utilizing state of the art indexing and extraction technologies, we are able to make backup tapes discoverable without the burdensome expense and time needed for restoration. Our tape and index engine technologies accelerate the extraction of responsive files and email from tape backups. The tape engine automates the full search of content and metadata residing on tape without ever needing to restore the content. The index engine reduces processing time by approximately 80 percent when compared to traditional tape restoration methods. As a result, Credence provides clients with a fast and powerful back up tape solution that will definitely help meet e-discovery timelines and budgets. This advanced solution gives us a competitive advantage in an industry where staying ahead of the curve is essential.

Consulting Services

The growth of electronic information has resulted in E-Discovery becoming a critical aspect of litigation. The Federal Rules and recent case-law now clearly mandate that law firms fully identify, collect, review and produce electronic information in response to a document request or risk serious claims of spoliation. Responding to electronic document requests can initially seem daunting. Accordingly, Credence’s Consulting Services provides law firms with the expert guidance required to navigate electronic discovery issues. By using the right technology and employing industry leading best-practices your E-Discovery process can be managed efficiently and effectively. We can arrange a free best practices consultation with one of our experts to determine what technologies and proven methods can work best for you. Contact us today to discuss how we can help you and your team be successful.