Overview
Elections consulting addresses disputes and investigations involving electoral processes, voting systems, election administration, and compliance with federal and state election law. MDT Expert Consulting provides access to election law practitioners, former election officials, and political scientists who evaluate the integrity of electoral processes, the adequacy of election administration, and compliance with the Help America Vote Act, Voting Rights Act, and applicable state election codes in contested elections, redistricting challenges, and election administration disputes.
Pre-Litigation Support
Before litigation, elections experts help counsel assess the factual and legal basis for election-related claims. They review election records, voting system documentation, and administrative procedures to evaluate whether the conduct of an election complied with applicable legal requirements and professional standards in election administration.
Litigation Support
In litigation, elections experts assist in evaluating voting system performance, assessing ballot handling and chain of custody procedures, and analyzing statistical evidence bearing on election outcomes.
Arbitration Support
Elections experts address disputes arising in alternative dispute resolution settings involving election service contracts, voting system procurement, and election administration agreements between governmental entities and vendors.