Digital Forensics • eDiscovery • ESI Consulting

Turning Data Into Your Most Reliable Witness

We bridge the gap between technology and your legal practice. From preservation and targeted collections to forensic analysis and clear reporting that supports litigation decisions.

ltd_forensics.sh
$ ltd analyze --case 2024-0847
[OK] Evidence preserved: 47 devices
[OK] Chain of custody verified
[OK] ESI collection: 2.4TB processed
[!!] Spoliation risk detected: 3 custodians
[OK] TRACE report generated

$ ltd report --format defensible
Ready for counsel review
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Digital Forensics

Device imaging, data recovery, and forensic analysis with court-ready reporting.

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eDiscovery Solutions

End-to-end electronic discovery from preservation through production.

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ESI Case Consulting

Strategic guidance on electronically stored information for litigation.

AI Consulting

AI-powered case assessment and technology advisory for law firms.

The TRACE Report

Every case has a data story.
TRACE finds it early.

Evidence disappears every day — auto-delete policies run, devices get wiped, employees leave, and cloud data quietly expires. By the time discovery starts, it's often too late. TRACE gives your team a complete data landscape assessment at the start of your case, so you know what exists, what's at risk, and what it will cost — before you lose leverage or evidence.

Flat-Fee Assessment

Predictable cost, no billable hour surprises

Spoliation Risk Detection

Flag evidence at risk before it disappears

Custodian & Cost Mapping

Know who has what data and what it costs to collect

Strengths & Weaknesses

See what helps your case and what hurts it — early

Data doesn't wait for discovery. Auto-delete policies run overnight. Devices get replaced. Employees leave and take their laptops. Every day you wait is evidence you may never recover.
Flat Fee
No Hourly Surprises
48hr
Expedited Available
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Before Evidence Is Lost
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You call us. Free consultation — we'll tell you if TRACE is right for your case.
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We map the data. Custodians, devices, cloud sources, risk areas, cost estimates.
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You get a roadmap. Clear findings your team can act on immediately.
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AI in Discovery: What Every Attorney Should Understand

A practical breakdown of how AI is reshaping eDiscovery workflows and what your firm needs to do about it.

Spoliation Risks in Cloud-First Workplaces
Ep 47 • 38 min
What Is a TRACE Report?
Ep 45 • 35 min
Forensics Basics for Litigators
Ep 42 • 44 min
Forthcoming
Digital Evidence Strategy for Litigators
Carlos A. Baradat
Forthcoming Book

Digital Evidence Strategy for Litigators

A practical guide for attorneys navigating digital forensics, eDiscovery, and electronically stored information. From preservation pitfalls to courtroom presentation — the playbook Carlos has spent 15 years building through real casework.

Covers forensic fundamentals, ESI proportionality, spoliation prevention, AI-assisted review, and working effectively with technical consultants.

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AI in Discovery: What Attorneys Need to Know
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Spoliation Landmines: 5 Mistakes That Kill Cases
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TRACE Reports: From Data Chaos to Court-Ready
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