Strategic Discovery Counsel

Where Strategy Meets Precision in Discovery

The Challenge: A Complex and Costly Landscape

Discovery is no longer just document review and production — it’s the foundation of a successful case strategy.
In today’s world of massive data growth and evolving technologies, the way you manage discovery can determine your outcome in litigation.

Without a well-structured discovery plan, even the strongest cases can face:

• Rising costs and inefficiency

• Increased legal and regulatory risk

• Missed opportunities for insight and leverage

Our team bridges the gap between technical experts and litigation counsel, ensuring that discovery is handled strategically, efficiently, and defensibly — freeing your associates to focus on what they do best: the law.

The Proven Need

• The cost of civil discovery in federal cases exceeds $6.4 billion annually

• Discovery accounts for 20–50% of total litigation expenses

• 60% of civil and criminal cases involve discovery-related disputes

• According to the RAND Institute, document review alone can represent up to 73% of production costs

Courts are taking notice — and imposing severe penalties for discovery failures. In just the past year:

• A multinational tech company faced an adverse inference instruction and nearly $1 million in sanctions for failing to preserve key chat messages.

• An e-cigarette company paid $2.5 million in penalties and was barred from using critical evidence due to improper litigation holds — all stemming from a $20,000 dispute.

The message is clear: Discovery errors are costly. Preparation and expertise are essential.

The Proven Process

At SDC, discovery is our focus — not a sideline.
We provide consistency, defensibility, and strategic insight across every phase of electronic discovery, helping you control costs and strengthen case outcomes.

We combine legal strategy with technical fluency to ensure your team gets it right from the start.
While AI tools like TAR, CAL, and advanced analytics can help streamline workflows, they’re only as effective as the professionals who guide them. Our experts understand how to integrate these technologies with sound legal judgment and proven process.

Our experience includes:

• Preservation planning and defensible collection strategy

• Negotiation of ESI and protective orders

• Document review (general, expert, and opposing party productions)

• Privilege analysis and quality control

• Substantive deposition preparation and timeline creation

• Case chronologies and document summaries

• Expert coordination for data-heavy or technical matters

We bring a documented record of success across industries — helping clients reduce cost, mitigate risk, and achieve better results through disciplined discovery management.

Why Strategic Discovery Counsel

Your vendors can’t give legal advice — and your associates shouldn’t have to manage discovery logistics.
SDC gives you dedicated, in-house expertise that partners directly with your case team, ensuring every discovery decision aligns with your litigation strategy and your client’s best interests.

When precision, protection, and performance matter — SDC delivers.