Benefits of e-Discovery for Divorce Lawyers with Brett Burney | Episode 14

E-Discovery and Social Media in Family Law CasesIn this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Ryan Kalamaya is joined by Brett Burney, an expert in e-discovery, to explore the role of digital evidence in family law cases. Brett, who runs Burney Consultants, discusses how e-discovery has become crucial in uncovering important information in divorce cases. From emails and text messages to social media and mobile apps, e-discovery tools are used to collect and preserve electronically stored information (ESI), which is often pivotal in resolving family law disputes.Brett explains how technology has evolved the way legal professionals handle evidence, especially in family law matters. He covers the best methods for preserving digital evidence, including text messages, emails, and social media interactions. Brett also discusses specific tools for collecting e-discovery data, such as iMazing, X1, Page Vault, and Web Preserver, and emphasizes the importance of metadata for authenticating digital evidence in court.For family law attorneys handling divorce cases, this episode offers valuable insights into the growing role of digital evidence and how to effectively incorporate e-discovery into your practice. Guest Information Brett Burney is an expert in e-discovery and the founder of Burney Consultants, helping law firms and in-house legal departments manage electronic discovery challenges. Brett also runs the Apps in Law podcast, where he reviews mobile apps for lawyers and legal professionals.Episode OutlineIntroduction to E-Discovery in Family Law What e-discovery is and why it’s essential in modern family law cases, especially divorces.Challenges in Collecting Digital Evidence The complexities involved in collecting and preserving data from sources like text messages, emails, and social media.Tools for Preserving Text Messages and Emails How to collect and preserve text messages and emails using tools like iMazing, PST files, and Gmail labels.Collecting Social Media Evidence Best practices for gathering evidence from platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter using tools like X1, Page Vault, and Web Preserver.Practical Tips for Family Law Attorneys How family law attorneys can incorporate e-discovery into their practice and what they need to understand about digital evidence in divorce cases.What is Divorce at Altitude? Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here.  If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at [email protected].************************************************************************DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE OR AREA TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE ON ANY OF THESE ISSUES.