Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our litigation intelligence services, process, and how we can support your legal team.

LION - Frequently Asked Questions

About Our Services

LION provides litigation intelligence and communications support for high-stakes legal matters. We combine cutting-edge analytics with elite communications experience to help legal teams understand the full information landscape surrounding their cases - from media coverage to message boards to opposition strategies.

Unlike private investigators who focus on gathering evidence and facts, LION specializes in intelligence analysis and narrative dynamics. We analyze public information patterns, communication strategies, and information ecosystems to provide strategic insights.

We don't conduct surveillance or gather confidential information - we analyze what's already in the public domain to reveal patterns, connections, and strategic opportunities.

Most litigation PR firms play defense - responding to crises after they've already started. LION builds the plan before the crisis hits, providing 2-3 week early warning on coordinated threats.

We combine elite communications experience with cutting-edge analytics to deliver both situational awareness and strategic response capabilities.

Process & Methodology

We work collaboratively with your existing counsel and communications teams. LION acts as an intelligence and strategy layer that enhances your current capabilities rather than replacing them.

We provide briefings, reports, and strategic recommendations while respecting attorney-client privilege and legal workflow requirements.

Our proof-of-concept assessment includes:

  • Complete threat landscape analysis to identify threats you didn't know existed
  • Opposition strategy prediction to anticipate their next moves before they make them
  • Hidden network mapping to reveal who's really behind the opposition
  • Vulnerability identification to uncover strategic advantages you can exploit
  • Initial Assessment: 48-72 hours for preliminary intelligence overview
  • Full Intelligence Setup: 1-2 weeks for comprehensive monitoring and analysis infrastructure
  • Ongoing Monitoring: Real-time alerts with weekly strategic briefings
  • Crisis Response: 24/7 availability for urgent situations

Ethics & Compliance

LION operates under strict ethical guidelines that comply with legal professional standards:

  • All activities conform to Model Rules of Professional Conduct
  • We focus on publicly available information and lawful intelligence methods
  • No disinformation, manipulation, or manufactured content
  • Complete transparency with client legal teams about methods and sources
  • Respect for attorney-client privilege and confidentiality requirements

Absolutely not. LION's approach is built on factual accuracy and ethical intelligence gathering. We analyze and respond to narratives with truth-based counter-narratives only.

We explicitly do not engage in disinformation, manufactured content, or deceptive practices.

We maintain strict confidentiality protocols including:

  • SOC 2 compliance for data security
  • Compartmentalized information access
  • Secure communication channels
  • Professional liability insurance
  • Ethics oversight and compliance monitoring

Pricing & Engagement

Our pricing varies based on case complexity and scope, but generally includes:

  • Intelligence Assessment: Complimentary 48-hour proof of concept
  • Ongoing Monitoring: Monthly retainer for continuous intelligence and threat detection
  • Crisis Response: Available as needed during critical periods
  • Strategic Communications: Project-based or retainer arrangements

We work with existing legal budgets and can structure engagements to align with case timelines and client needs.

We offer flexible engagement models including monthly retainers, project-based fees, and hybrid arrangements.

We do not work on contingency for intelligence services, as our value is in early warning and strategic advantage rather than case outcomes.

We can begin preliminary monitoring within 24 hours of engagement. Full intelligence infrastructure is typically operational within 1-2 weeks, depending on case complexity and monitoring scope required.

Technology & Capabilities

LION combines cutting-edge analytics with traditional intelligence methodologies. Our capabilities include:

  • Advanced social media and digital monitoring across platforms
  • Network analysis and relationship mapping
  • Narrative tracking and influence analysis
  • Real-time threat detection and alerting systems
  • Comprehensive media and communications monitoring

No. LION focuses exclusively on publicly available information. We do not hack, breach, or access private communications of any kind.

Our intelligence comes from analyzing public posts, media coverage, legal filings, and other publicly accessible information sources.

Based on our methodologies adapted from national security applications, we maintain high accuracy rates in pattern recognition and trend analysis.

Our 48-hour proof of concept allows you to evaluate our capabilities with your specific case before making any commitments.

Getting Started

The best way to understand our capabilities is through our complimentary 48-hour intelligence assessment. This proof-of-concept demonstrates our methodology using your actual case environment with no cost, obligation, or confidentiality concerns.

Yes, we routinely execute comprehensive confidentiality agreements, NDAs, and other protective arrangements required by legal teams. Client confidentiality and privilege protection are fundamental to our operations.

Due to the confidential nature of litigation intelligence, we provide anonymized case studies and can arrange confidential reference conversations with former clients when appropriate and with proper confidentiality protections in place.

Working with LION

We provide multiple reporting formats based on client preferences:

  • Real-time alerts for urgent threats or opportunities
  • Weekly strategic intelligence briefings
  • Executive summaries for legal leadership
  • Detailed analysis reports for strategic planning
  • 24/7 availability for crisis situations

We have protocols for immediate notification including:

  • Emergency contact procedures for urgent threats
  • Real-time coordination with your legal and communications teams
  • Strategic response recommendations and implementation support
  • Continuous monitoring during crisis periods

Update frequency depends on case activity and client preferences:

  • Daily monitoring summaries for active cases
  • Weekly comprehensive intelligence briefings
  • Monthly strategic analysis and trend reports
  • Immediate alerts for significant developments
  • On-demand reporting for specific events or concerns

Team Integration

For initial assessment, we typically need:

  • Basic case background and key parties involved
  • Current media or public relations concerns
  • Any existing monitoring or communications strategies
  • Preferred communication protocols with your legal team

All information sharing respects attorney-client privilege and confidentiality requirements.

LION integrates seamlessly with existing teams by:

  • Providing intelligence briefings to inform strategy decisions
  • Coordinating messaging and response timing
  • Supporting rather than replacing current communications efforts
  • Offering specialized intelligence analysis and early warning capabilities
  • Maintaining clear communication protocols and responsibilities

We work with the level of access you're comfortable providing:

  • Minimum requirement: Basic case background and key concerns
  • Optimal setup: Access to existing monitoring data and communication strategies
  • All access is governed by confidentiality agreements and privilege protections
  • We can operate effectively with limited information while providing maximum value

Emergency Support

Yes, LION provides round-the-clock monitoring and crisis response capabilities:

  • 24/7 threat detection and alerting systems
  • Emergency contact protocols for urgent situations
  • Rapid response team activation within hours
  • Coordinated crisis communications support
  • Continuous monitoring during critical periods

Our emergency response protocols ensure rapid mobilization:

  • Initial response and assessment: Within 2 hours
  • Full team activation: Within 4-6 hours
  • Strategic response plan: Within 12 hours
  • Implementation support: Immediate and ongoing

All existing clients have priority access to emergency response capabilities.

Emergency situations include:

  • Coordinated media attacks or disinformation campaigns
  • Sudden escalation in negative coverage or public attention
  • Discovery of organized opposition research or surveillance
  • Leak of sensitive case information or documents
  • Social media campaigns targeting key personnel or strategies
  • Any situation requiring immediate strategic communications response

Ready to See What

We Can Uncover?

Every case has hidden intelligence that can change outcomes. The question is whether you'll discover it before your opponents do.

See LION Intelligence in Action

We believe the best way to understand our capabilities is to demonstrate them. Schedule a proof of concept where we'll run preliminary intelligence gathering on your case environment and show you exactly what traditional methods miss. See initial results within 48 hours. All results are confidential and do not create an obligation to collaborate.