Litigation Support is a specialized service that goes beyond traditional legal representation, encompassing the technical, analytical, and expert assistance required for a dispute. In complex and large-scale litigation, knowledge of the law alone is not enough — deep evidence gathering, financial data processing, document systematization, and the involvement of industry experts are necessary. This service is particularly important for foreign companies litigating in Georgia, or Georgian companies needing niche expertise (e.g., audit, engineering, IT). Litigation Support specialists work alongside Lead Counsel to ensure the case has a strong "backbone" — reinforcing factual circumstances with irrefutable data. Legal.ge offers access to a team of professionals who will strengthen your position in court.
What Do Litigation Support Services Cover?
This is a multi-disciplinary service tailored to the specific needs of a dispute. Key components include:
- E-Discovery and Document Review: Electronic analysis of thousands of pages of financial or corporate documentation, isolating relevant evidence.
- Organization of Expert Witness Testimony: Communicating with private or state forensic bureaus (e.g., Samkharauli Bureau), formulating expert questions, and analyzing conclusions.
- Forensic Accounting: Qualified investigation and audit of financial fraud, embezzlement, and hidden assets.
- Asset Tracing: Locating the opposing party's property, bank accounts, and business shares to ensure enforcement.
- Legal Translation and Notarization: Translating and legalizing foreign-language evidence for the court.
- Witness Preparation: Locating witnesses, interviewing them, and preparing them for court proceedings.
Real-World Scenarios Where You Need Support
For example, there is an ongoing dispute with a construction company over poor-quality construction. Your lawyer needs an engineering expert to assess the concrete quality and write a report that will serve as evidence. A Litigation Support team will find the expert and coordinate the examination. Another example: a partner stole a large sum from the company through complex transactions. An ordinary lawyer cannot decipher "black accounting." Here, a Forensic Accountant is needed to create a report on the flow of funds, which the court will rely on.
Georgian Legal Framework
Litigation support relies on the chapter on evidence in the "Civil Procedure Code of Georgia". The Code defines what types of evidence are admissible (expert opinion, documentary evidence, witness testimony). Regarding expertise, the "Law on the Creation of the Legal Entity of Public Law — Levan Samkharauli National Forensics Bureau" is significant, though parties have the right to use alternative, private expertise as well. When searching for personal information, the "Law on Personal Data Protection" must be observed.
The Process Step-by-Step
1. Needs Identification: The lead lawyer determines what type of special knowledge or resource the case requires. 2. Team Assembly: Relevant experts (auditor, translator, researcher) are selected through Legal.ge. 3. Data Collection and Analysis: Experts process the material and create a report/conclusion. 4. Integration into Strategy: The results are integrated into the overall defense strategy. 5. Submission: The prepared materials are officially submitted to the court.
Why Choose a Specialist on Legal.ge?
Complex disputes require teamwork. Legal.ge is a platform where you can find not only lawyers but also support specialists essential for case success in one space. We verify their qualifications, saving you time and reducing the risk of incompetent service.
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