Anyone partner with attorney's?

[tankman1989]

I was thinking that attorneys might be a good place to offer services, especially divorce lawyers because they might need verified documents and a chain of custody or something. Do any of you do this or see a potential relationship here?

 

[smokeeater405]

Concerns

This is a good idea, but have you considered that you may be called into court to testify? I am a police officer by profession and I personally hate going to testify in court. Divorce proceedings can be really nasty (been through one) and you will be dragged in the middle. Just decide if it's worth the time and money.

Also, what do you mean by verified documents? And from experience "chain of custody" is a big thing to consider. There is alot of case law in regards to it. You will need to be well educated in case you are asked in open court about your methods, etc.

Good luck!

 

[Rosco]

i advertise in the local bar association newsletter

 

[YeOldeStonecat]

The only computer services I've seen come out of law firms outside of the IT support that I provide for them was drive forensics....recovery of data that was deleted/erased and needs to be recovered for investigation and a caase. And I referred those to a company that deals exclusively with data forensics for legal issues.

 

[RichmondTech]

I would focus on servicing the law firm itself and not offer your services as part of their one-stop shop for their clients. Law firms deal with a lot of sensitive information and don't let just anyone into their offices, so once you establish yourself as the trusted solution provider to one or two your name will start to get around.

 

[C0ldf1re]

Being an expert witness can be very lucrative. I have done it.

Bear in mind:

(1) the opposing lawyer may well seek to undermine your credibility, and it is easy to ask *any* computer person a 1,000 computer-oriented questions that they cannot answer. You may have to survive such a grilling leaving the Judge and jury convinced that you really are an expert.

(2) you are rather like a college lecturer. You are out on your own with all eyes on you, and you have to explain things in simple terms to a mulish audience.

Best of luck!