Recommended DOI Early Case Assessment Process Flowchart DOI

Recommended DOI Early Case Assessment Process Flowchart DOI Early Case Assessment Pilot Program Process Map Dispute identified Program Administrator records matter and ECA process initiated Dispute Resolution Team coordinated The Atlanta Regional Solicitor’s Office attorneys will encourage and model increased early communication to facilitate the compilation and analysis of data. Responsibilities assigned and time frames confirmed Data elements compiled analyzed Early abbreviated factual review Early abbreviated legal review Early abbreviated damages analysis Review of relevant Department historical experience External and internal economic analysis Review of general historical information Analysis of noneconomic risks/ benefits Pilot Project Team periodic reviews ECA Report completed within: Contracts: 90 days ESA Civil Penalty / Forfeiture: 60 days Resolution strategy and/or dispute management plan discussed and implemented no later than 30 days from issuance of ECA report © Paquin, Victor & Sanchez LLP 2001 HCPs: 90 days NRDs: 150 days If matter not resolved, ECA Report updated regularly as new information becomes Available and ECA Report forwarded to DOJ as appropriate to litigation process Land Issues: 60 days Torts: 90 days “Lessons Learned” conducted by responsible attorney and Dispute Resolution Team no later than 30 days from date of final disposition