We provide comprehensive digital computer forensics services focusing on the search for evidence in electronically stored information.

Project Leadership Associates (PLA), possesses a fully staffed, internal team of experienced, and certified computer forensic examiner experts who can assist your law firm or legal department on a variety of matters. Our litigation experts only use industry-standard tools and defensible methods to gather evidence, analyze data, conduct research and document findings. We provide expert testimony and have a track record of positively affecting the outcome of numerous cases with our computer and digital forensics services.

PLA consultants maintain a high level of expertise in specialized environments. They are experienced with most technology platforms including: e-discovery tools, email platforms, collaboration tools, document management systems, software development, etc.

  • Case Consultation: PLA can assist with determining the scope of a forensics investigation.
  • Identification of Data Points: Our team of experts can help identify all potentially relevant sources of probative data.
  • Forensic Acquisition of Media: We use only defensible tools and methods to preserve and acquire data needed for an investigation.
  • Targeted Analysis: Our computer forensics consultants are versed in the examination of numerous data elements including email, internet history, deleted data, system information, and file activity and application usage.
  • Reporting and Documentation: We provide objective reports throughout an investigation that identify notable data, track the progress of a project, and communicate the findings of our analysis.
  • Court Ready Documentation: PLA is experienced in writing affidavits, declarations, providing and preparing for depositions and testifying in court to bolster your case.
  • Expert Testimony: PLA team members have vast experience with court related testimony.

PLA’s computer forensic experts are experienced in both public and private sector investigations specializing in the following types of cases:

  • trade secret
  • inappropriate conduct
  • intellectual property theft
  • fax blasting
  • spam cases
  • file sharing
  • employment discrimination
  • fraud
  • divorce

PLA’s experts are members of the following professional organizations:

  • The Certified e-discovery Specialists (CEDS)
  • The High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA)
  • International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS)
  • Secret Service Chicago Electronic Crimes Taskforce (CECTF)
  • American Society of Digital Forensics and e-discovery (ASDFE)

For more information about PLA's litigation services, please e-mail LIT@projectleadership.net or call 877-752-0451.