The Integrity of the File
Security, Ethics, and the Attorney Work Product Doctrine.
My Approach
In modern litigation, the "cloud" is a liability unless it’s encrypted. I utilize a Zero-Knowledge architecture to ensure that your client’s data remains private—even from the service providers themselves.
End-to-End Encryption (E2EE): All communications and file transfers are secured via AES-256 and RSA-4096 encryption.
Zero-Access Storage: Data is hosted on SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified infrastructure. My primary storage (Proton) utilizes Swiss-based, zero-access encryption; we do not hold the master keys to your data.
Sovereignty: I prioritize providers that offer protection against unauthorized third-party subpoenas, ensuring your discovery remains your discovery.
Ethical Safeguards
I fully understand that a specialist is only as useful as they are ethically sound. I go to great lengths to operate as a strategic extension of your firm.
Attorney Work Product Doctrine: All research, memos, and intelligence gathered are performed at the specific direction of licensed counsel. We maintain the "firewall" necessary to protect these materials from discovery by opposing parties.
Conflict of Interest Protocols: Every engagement begins with a rigorous conflict check. We maintain a proprietary database of all current and former adverse parties to prevent ethical overlaps.
UPL Compliance: I do not offer legal advice or provide services to the general public. My role is strictly limited to fact-gathering and litigation support.
Chain of Custody & Digital Hygiene
How evidence is handled determines whether it is admissible. I follow strict "Forensic Hygiene" for every piece of digital intelligence.
Metadata Preservation: I utilize "Read-Only" collection methods to ensure that digital evidence—from social media to emails—is captured with its original metadata intact for authentication.
Documented Chain of Custody: Every file transfer and evidence handling step is logged in a secure, immutable audit trail.
Zero-Persistence Policy: Upon the final resolution of a case or the termination of an engagement, we perform a "Secure Wipe" of all client data unless otherwise directed by counsel. I do not "hoard" sensitive discovery.