David Grasher is a partner in Akerman’s Litigation Practice Group, specializing in eDiscovery. His expertise is characterized by a strategic and collaborative approach, focusing on delivering tailored, cost-effective solutions for complex litigation and electronic discovery challenges. David is deeply involved in all phases of the eDiscovery process, from data preservation and collection to document review and production. He emphasizes the importance of understanding clients' business nuances and maintaining open communication to ensure clients are informed and empowered throughout the litigation process.

David has worked on several hundred eDiscovery cases over the past five years, demonstrating a proven ability to manage large-scale, high-stakes matters with efficiency and precision. His comprehensive experience includes:

• Early Case Assessment and Strategy Development: David conducts thorough early case assessments to identify facts, legal issues, and data sources, crafting defensible and efficient discovery strategies aligned with broader litigation objectives.
• Data Preservation and Collection: He oversees robust preservation protocols, drafts comprehensive litigation hold notices, and collaborates with IT and forensic experts to ensure thorough and defensible data collection.
• Data Organization and Processing: David leads efforts to structure and process large volumes of electronically stored information (ESI), using advanced analytics to categorize and prioritize documents for review.
• Document Review and Production: He supervises document review attorneys, develops review guidelines, and manages complex review projects, ensuring deadlines are met and quality standards are upheld.
• Supporting Case Teams in Evidence Presentation: Although not directly involved in courtroom presentations, David plays a vital role in organizing and preparing evidence for use in legal proceedings.

A Trusted Advisor Across Industries

David’s focus on measurable outcomes sets him apart. Over the past five years, he has worked on several hundred eDiscovery cases, demonstrating both the breadth and depth of his experience. His leadership in managing large review teams is exemplified by his supervision of over 160 document review attorneys on a single matter involving more than one million scanned paper documents—a testament to his organizational skills and ability to deliver results at scale.  David’s experience spans a wide array of industries and litigation subsectors, making him a versatile and trusted advisor to clients facing diverse legal challenges. He has played a key role in eDiscovery matters involving:

• Class Actions: Coordinating large-scale reviews and productions in consumer, employment, and antitrust class actions.
• Commercial Disputes: Managing high-stakes contract litigation and business torts.
• Construction: Handling discovery for disputes involving project documentation, contracts, and technical records.
• Employment: Managing sensitive employment litigation, including discrimination, wage and hour, and wrongful termination cases.
• Healthcare: Navigating HIPAA and other regulatory requirements in healthcare litigation and investigations.
• Hospitality: Addressing disputes in the hospitality sector, including franchise, employment, and liability matters.
• Insurance Defense: Supporting insurers and insureds in coverage disputes and claims litigation.
• Intellectual Property: Supporting litigation teams in patent, trademark, and copyright disputes, with a focus on technical data and confidential information.
• Landlord-Tenant: Handling discovery in commercial and residential lease disputes.
• Private Equity Disputes: Navigating complex ownership structures and sensitive financial data.
• Probate: Supporting discovery in estate and trust disputes.
• Product Liability: Overseeing large-scale document reviews in cases involving manufacturing and product safety.
• Professional Liability: Managing matters involving alleged malpractice or professional misconduct.
• Securities: Managing discovery in cases involving securities fraud, regulatory enforcement, and shareholder actions.
• Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition: Overseeing discovery in cases involving confidential business information and competitive practices.
• White Collar Crime and Investigation: Assisting with internal investigations and regulatory responses involving sensitive data.

David’s ability to adapt his strategies to the unique demands of each sector has earned him a reputation for reliability and effectiveness. He is frequently called upon by colleagues and clients to handle the most challenging and data-intensive matters.