Litigation Support & Legal Forensics

Forensic & eDiscovery Services for Law Firms and Legal Teams

Forensic Collection & Preservation | eDiscovery Processing | Litigation Support | Expert Reporting

4n6PI delivers defensible ESI collection, digital forensic analysis, and eDiscovery processing for litigators, in-house counsel, and litigation support professionals who require chain-of-custody integrity and court-ready documentation.

Who We Serve

Built for Legal Engagements


4n6PI works directly with attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support teams across matters ranging from single-custodian collections to multi-party disputes involving complex digital evidence.

Litigation Counsel

Trial attorneys and litigators requiring forensic evidence collection, digital analysis, and expert-ready deliverables to support civil or criminal matters.

In-House Legal Teams

Corporate counsel managing internal investigations, employment disputes, IP theft matters, or regulatory inquiries requiring forensic-grade evidence handling.

Litigation Support & Paralegals

Litigation support professionals coordinating ESI collections, custodian intake, and data processing workflows across active matters and document review platforms.

Outside Counsel

Firms retained for data breach response, employment litigation, trade secret disputes, or financial fraud matters requiring specialist forensic technical expertise.

Core Services

Forensic Collection, eDiscovery & Litigation Support


All engagements produce defensible, court-ready outputs. Evidence acquisition and handling follows established forensic methodology with full chain-of-custody documentation maintained throughout.

eDiscovery

ESI Collection & Forensic Preservation

Defensible collection of electronically stored information from endpoints, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems. Preservation actions documented at every step with hash verification and chain-of-custody logs.

  • Targeted or broad custodian-level collection
  • Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams
  • OneDrive, Google Workspace, cloud file stores
  • Endpoint imaging and targeted logical collection
  • Forensic hash verification and custody documentation
  • Legal hold placement and confirmation
eDiscovery

eDiscovery Processing & Review Preparation

Structured processing of collected ESI for delivery into review platforms, with load files, metadata manifests, deduplication, and format conversion aligned to your review environment.

  • Deduplication, culling, and date-range filtering
  • Load file generation (DAT, OPT, XML)
  • TIFF, PDF, and native export packaging
  • Metadata manifest and collection log
  • Purview eDiscovery review set creation and export
  • Format support for Relativity, Nuix, and other platforms
Litigation Forensics

Digital Evidence Analysis & Reconstruction

In-depth forensic examination of endpoint artifacts, user activity, and file system events to reconstruct what happened, when, and by whom, supporting civil and criminal proceedings.

  • File access, deletion, and transfer timeline reconstruction
  • USB and removable media artifact analysis
  • Email header and metadata examination
  • Deleted file recovery and artifact carving
  • User activity correlation across system artifacts
  • Anti-forensic indicator identification
Litigation Forensics

Trade Secret & Insider Threat Investigations

Forensic investigation of suspected data exfiltration, intellectual property theft, or employee misconduct to support civil litigation, TRO filings, and internal disciplinary action.

  • Data staging and exfiltration detection
  • Cloud sync and personal email artifact review
  • Browser and application artifact analysis
  • Evidence suitable for TRO and injunctive relief filings
  • Custodian activity reporting
  • Rapid mobilization for time-sensitive matters
Litigation Forensics

Social Media & OSINT Evidence Collection

Forensically captured and documented social media evidence for defamation, harassment, employment, and family law matters. Defensible collection with metadata preservation.

  • Authenticated screenshot capture with metadata
  • Profile and post archiving with timestamps
  • OSINT-based subject research and identification
  • Evidence formatted for court submission
  • Change detection monitoring for active matters
Expert Support

Expert Reporting & Testimony Support

Technical findings documented in attorney-ready and court-ready formats. Reports structured to withstand opposing expert scrutiny and support deposition or trial testimony.

  • Forensic examination reports (methodology, findings, conclusions)
  • Executive summaries for non-technical stakeholders
  • Declaration and affidavit drafting support
  • Deposition preparation and outline support
  • Trial exhibit preparation and annotation

What You Receive

Standard Deliverables on Every Engagement


All 4n6PI engagements produce structured, attorney-ready documentation. Nothing leaves the engagement undocumented.

Forensic Examination Report

Complete findings document covering scope, methodology, artifacts examined, and conclusions. Structured to withstand opposing expert challenge.

Chain-of-Custody Documentation

Evidence handling records from acquisition through delivery, including hash values, storage conditions, and custody transfer logs.

ESI Collection Package

Processed ESI output with load files, metadata manifest, deduplication log, and format ready for your review platform.

Evidence Timeline

Chronological reconstruction of relevant digital events, formatted for briefings, depositions, and trial exhibits.

Executive Summary

Plain-language narrative of findings written for partners, general counsel, and non-technical decision-makers.

Privilege & Work Product Protection

Work product structured under attorney engagement to support privilege protection. Communication handled through counsel as required by the matter.

Qualifications

Why Attorneys Choose 4n6PI


Legal matters require a forensic examiner who can produce defensible results and explain them clearly to attorneys, judges, and juries. 4n6PI brings both the technical depth and the communication skills your matter requires.

EnCE Certified

Certified EnCase Examiner with 20 years of enterprise forensic experience and expert-level EnCase Endpoint Investigator proficiency.

CFSR Certified

Certified Forensic Security Responder demonstrating structured, documented methodology in digital forensic response engagements.

Legal Proceeding Experience

Prior experience preparing and supporting technical findings for legal proceedings, including deposition preparation and evidentiary support documentation.

Enterprise eDiscovery Background

Former Principal Solutions Consultant at OpenText serving Fortune 500 eDiscovery and digital investigation workflows at scale.

Defensible, Repeatable Methodology

All examinations follow documented, reproducible forensic procedures. Findings are auditable and structured to survive challenge.

Microsoft 365 & Cloud Expertise

Deep proficiency in Microsoft Purview eDiscovery, Defender for Endpoint, and cloud evidence collection for M365 environments.

How to Engage

Engagement Options


4n6PI works with law firms on per-matter, retainer, and expedited arrangements to fit your practice and active caseload.

Per Matter

Matter-by-Matter

Engaged on an as-needed basis for individual litigation matters. No long-term commitment required. Scoped and quoted per engagement based on custodian count, data volume, and matter complexity.

Expedited

Emergency / TRO Support

Rapid mobilization for time-sensitive matters including TRO filings, active data exfiltration, or evidence preservation where delay creates spoliation risk. Same-day activation available.

Process

How an Engagement Works


From initial contact to final deliverable, every engagement follows a structured, documented process designed for the demands of legal matters.

01

Matter Inquiry

Submit the intake form below or call directly. Brief consultation to understand the matter, evidence in question, and legal objectives. Engagement structure and fee estimate provided at no charge.

02

Engagement Agreement

Signed engagement letter establishing scope, deliverables, timeline, and fee structure. Privilege arrangement and work product protections discussed with retaining counsel before work begins.

03

Evidence Acquisition or ESI Collection

Forensically sound acquisition or targeted ESI collection executed per agreed scope. Chain-of-custody initiated at first contact with evidence and maintained throughout.

04

Examination, Analysis & Processing

Technical examination and ESI processing performed using industry-standard tooling. Findings documented throughout. Preliminary findings shared with counsel before the final report is issued.

05

Deliverable Package & Ongoing Support

Final forensic report, chain-of-custody documentation, ESI package, and supporting materials delivered in agreed format. Available to support deposition preparation or trial testimony as needed.

Submit a Matter Inquiry

Use the form to describe your matter and preferred engagement type. 4n6PI will follow up within one business day. For urgent or time-sensitive matters, call directly.

(484) 848-7376 — Direct line
Response within one business day on standard inquiries
Same-day response available for urgent and TRO matters
Remote and on-site engagements supported nationwide

Legal Matter Intake

This inquiry is confidential. Privilege and work product arrangements are established before any substantive engagement begins.

Inquiry Received

4n6PI will follow up within one business day. For urgent matters, call (484) 848-7376 directly.