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Daniel B. Garrie, Esq.
B.A. & M.A., Computer Science

Managing Director of ARC E-Discovery Dispute Resolution & Special Master

Recognized as a Top Neutral “Rising Star” by the Los Angeles Daily Journal in 2009, Daniel Garrie is an exceptional choice for resolving E-Discovery and related electronic matters faced by warring companies and governmental entities. Frequently considered and appointed as Special Master by order of the court, Mr. Garrie's legal and computer science education and experience provide a unique perspective and an unsurpassed level of understanding needed to resolve legal/technology disputes. Having worked in the Justice Department on the new federal E-Discovery rules , Mr. Garrie can confidently rule on the complex issues seen in such disputes. Mr. Garrie handles high profile cases involving 50+ technology companies including eBay and Skype as an ARC neutral and also is retained for E-Discovery consulting through FSRDG, a high-end electronic discovery boutique where he is Managing Partner.

   


PRACTICE AREAS

Complex litigation including Business/Commercial, Employment, Finance, Governmental Entities, Intellectual Property, Technology, Telecommunications

E-Discovery and CONFLICT
RESOLUTION Experience

Daniel Garrie serves as a court-appointed Special Master in a range of information governance and e-discovery cases involving claims ranging from $10-$500 million. Mr. Garrie is not only an accomplished attorney, he also holds two degrees in technology - a rare combination which makes him an exceptional neutral in disputes involving the convergence of law and technology. Mr. Garrie is Principal and Managing Partner of FSRDG, a high-end independent consulting firm with a track record or reducing costs, mitigating legal risks and streamlining the global E-Discovery process. FSRDG provides both corporations and law firms with solutions for effectively managing information in large-scale, complex litigation and investigations, or regulatory inquiries. FSRDG integrates legal, technical, and industry expertise when working on any project.

Mr. Garrie is the former in-house E-Discovery Counsel for Digital Reef (formerly Auraria Networks). He was previously a principal and Director of E-Discovery at the leading global consulting firm of CRA International, where he specialized in the synchronization of policies with information technologies and related best practices to ensure legal compliance for enterprises worldwide. Prior to joining CRA, Mr. Garrie was a vice president of LegalTech Group where he provided subject matter expertise and project management in engagements pertaining to E-Discovery, vendor selection, litigation readiness, digital privacy, and digital information risk management.

 

 


ORGANIZATIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey

Recently presented programs on e-discovery to Los Angeles Superior Court judges as well as MCLEs to top firms including Reed Smith, Munger Tolles, Bingham and more, and is a frequently sought after presenter at legal and technology seminars

Author, ongoing column on latest trends in e-discovery for the Los Angeles Daily Journal; editor-in-chief of the Journal of Legal Technology Risk Management; lead editor on E-Discovery Arbitration to be published by Thompson in the spring of 2011

Published more than 80 articles globally in China, United States, Bulgaria, Brazil, Argentina, Germany and the Netherlands and has written five chapters of books on e-discovery, software, intellectual property, compliance, technology, legal, telecommunications, US and EU privacy policies, and a range of other e-law issues.

Actively involved in several non-profits working with low income families on legal and immigration matters.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

J.D., Rutgers School of Law
M.A. & B.A., Computer Science, Brandeis University
Fluent in Spanish

Mr. Garrie is available nationally and internationally.

Century City
310.284.8224

Downtown
213.623.0211

Toll Free
1.800.347.4512

 

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