More than just a “how-to” book for presentations, The Litigator’s Guide to Electronic Evidence and Technology explains how technology and software can be used to manage all aspects of litigation, including document and database management, authentication and preservation of electronic evidence, discovery techniques, and persuasive presentations in the courtroom.
This book will teach you to employ technological solutions during trial preparation and presentation (while complying with federal and state rules of evidence and civil procedure) and to use technology for an optimal presentation to the fact finders. You will gain a technological edge that allows you to better advocate for your clients, both in and out of the courtroom.
This comprehensive book is a useful tool in any litigator’s practice—both for new attorneys and seasoned lawyers who have not previously used trial preparation or presentation software. The software programs described in the book can help you to better manage information during the litigation process, with an eye toward making an effective electronic presentation in the courtroom.
Regardless of your experience in litigation, or your level of computer expertise, The Litigator’s Guide to Electronic Evidence and Technology will help you better construct and manage your cases, and give you the tools and information you need to create a more effective courtroom practice.
CH 1: GETTING STARTED WITH TECHNOLOGY Electronic Records Converting Client Documents Electronic Legal Research Tools Filing the Case and Pleadings Electronically
CH 2: CASE MANAGEMENT Organizing Your Case and Retrieving Information Document Management Software
CH 3: DOCUMENT STORAGE AND RETENTION Storage Media Knowledge Management Preservation of Documents Electronic Information as Evidence E-Mail Scope of Document Retention Policy Document Retention Policy Provisions Implementation of Document Retention Policy Sample Document-Retention Policy
CH 4: DISCOVERY OF ELECTRONIC INFORMATION Planning for Discovery Interrogatories Document Requests Depositions Inspections for Discovery of Electronic Data Privilege Cost Shifting Additional Case Law
CH 5: DISCOVERY EXPERTS, CONSULTANTS, AND VENDORS DOAR Visual Advantage Cataphora
CH 6: PRETRIAL MATTERS Authentication Motions Practice Pretrial Conference Sample Form of Pretrial Order
CH 7: TECHNOLOGY IN THE COURTROOM Laptop ELMO iPIX Display Telephone Interpreting Equipment Videoconferencing Equipment The Integrated Lectern Presentation Software: PowerPoint, Sanction II, Trial Director Suite, LiveNote, Trial Pro II
CH 8: EXHIBITS AND EVIDENCE Related Writings and Recorded Statements Exclusion of Relevant Evidence Interrogation of Witnesses Lay and Expert Witnesses Contents of Writings, Recordings, and Photographs
CH 9: PERSUASIVE TECHNIQUES USING TECHNOLOGY Persuasive Technologies Can Computers Persuade Juries and Judges? The Human Element Peer to Peer The Electronic Jury
Sheldon E. Friedman is a director/shareholder at Isaacson Rosenbaum P.C. in Denver, Colorado. He graduated from the University of Denver with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1957 and graduated from the University of Denver College of Law in 1960.
He is past chair of Isaacson Rosenbaum’s litigation department, emphasizing his practice in commercial litigation, employment law, complex real estate litigation, condemnation, antitrust securities, and other business litigation. Much of his time has been spent litigating issues in the federal courts.
He has written for legal publications in the area of commercial litigation in Colorado, including an article titled, “Development of Legal Theories and Causes of Action.”
Mr. Friedman is also an adjunct professor of law at the University of Denver College of Law, where he teaches a course on Advanced Trial Preparation and Technology.
