Litigation Support Services In Washington, D.C.

It is More than Court Reporting

In years past, the services offered by the litigation support industry were confined to court reporters for depositions or transcription of testimonies. This is no longer the case. Today’s litigation support services companies in D.C. provide a wide array of services at an economical cost. Litigation has become more technologically advanced as the electronic age grows.

Electronic Discovery Assistance

In the age of E-Discovery, documents must be searched, scanned, compiled, encrypted and transmitted in a correct manner. The technology required to perform this task property is often out of the technical range of an attorney.

Litigation support services in Washington, D.C. can assist in reviewing, compiling, scanning and encrypting electronic discovery documents as either a discovery request or response. This includes emails, web pages, internal documents, and preparation of paper documents for electronic storage and transmission. Electronic discovery services will be tailored to comply with Federal Rules of Procedure, as well as state and/or District of Columbia rules.

Videoconferencing Services

Video depositions have become more popular in recent years, especially when you desire to capture the demeanor of a witness. In addition to video depositions, the use of videoconferencing for mediation, arbitration, or simply out of town conferences has also gained popularity in the past few years. Being less expensive than flight, hotel stay as well as time away from the office, a videoconference has been recognized as both economical and efficient. If your office in Washington does not have videoconferencing capabilities, a litigation support service can arrange these quickly and efficiently.

Courtroom Graphics and Exhibits

Nothing impresses a jury more than well prepared, professionally created demonstrative evidence (courtroom graphics). From enlarged photographs of a document or injury scene, to power point presentations of important evidence, demonstrative evidence can capture the essence of the case. Litigation support services in the D.C. area can assist in preparation of such evidence, at a price far under the cost of what an attorney can do by him or herself. The results will usually surpass the expectations of the requesting attorney, and will have a positive effect on both juries and judges.

Conference Room rental

For the attorney in a small office, without access to a large conference room for depositions, mediation or arbitration, the use of a conference room becomes an invaluable convenience. Litigation support companies can also provide conference rooms available for rent at reasonable prices. The rooms are usually large enough to accommodate numerous individuals, with electronic outlets necessary for stenographic equipment, laptops, telephones and other electronic equipment.

Contact a litigation support company to determine what services are available and for pricing. There is little doubt you will find a service that will make your litigation preparation a little easier.