52 Days of 24/7 Federal Trial Support in Washington, D.C. — $105,000 Under Budget
Hogan Corp provided 24/7 litigation printing, equipment, transportation, catering, and trial logistics for a 70-person federal trial team in Washington, D.C.—finishing the 52-day engagement more than $105,000 under budget.
Federal Trial Support Overview
A major international publishing company faced a high-stakes federal trial in Washington, D.C. requiring immediate, full-scale operational support for a 70-person trial team over 52 consecutive days. Hogan Corp was engaged to stand up a complete trial infrastructure—from a fully equipped war room and 24/7 document production to catered meals, courtroom shuttles, and cross-country equipment logistics—all on short notice and with zero margin for operational error.
A High-Stakes Trial Requiring Immediate, Full-Scale Support
A major international publishing company faced a high-stakes federal trial in Washington, D.C., requiring immediate, full-scale operational support for a 70-person trial team over 52 consecutive days. The legal team needed a single trusted partner to stand up a complete trial infrastructure—from a fully equipped war room and 24/7 document production to catered meals, courtroom shuttles, and cross-country equipment logistics—all on short notice and with zero margin for operational error.
- Rapid mobilization of equipment and personnel from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
- Sustaining 24/7 operational coverage for a large, demanding trial team across 52 days
- Managing high-volume document production with no downtime tolerance
- Coordinating daily shuttle, catering, supply stocking, and IT support simultaneously
- Ensuring seamless logistics so attorneys could remain focused entirely on the case
A Fully Integrated, White-Glove Trial Operation
Hogan Corp deployed a dedicated team of 6 on-site specialists to Washington, D.C., delivering a fully integrated, white-glove trial support operation from day one. Every logistical and operational need was handled end-to-end—allowing the trial team to focus entirely on litigation strategy.
- Stood up a fully equipped war room with 140 workstation monitors, 60 docking stations, and networked printers
- Provided 24/7 on-site copy services with a 1,000,000-print allowance and no downtime
- Managed all daily catering for up to 50 team members throughout the trial
- Initially deployed four dedicated vehicles and expanded to nine vehicles and drivers as requirements increased
- Transported all trial materials and equipment coast-to-coast
- Stocked and restocked snacks, beverages, toiletries, and office supplies daily
- Handled package management, document shredding and recycling, witness greeting, and staff errands
On-Site Document Production & Copy Services
High-Volume Copy Services
- 24/7 high-volume copy center operations
- 1,000,000 prints included in allowance
- No separate copier rental charge when utilizing Hogan Corp’s 24/7 on-site document production service
24/7 Staffed Production
- Staffed continuously by trained Hogan Corp professionals
- Full 52-day coverage with zero downtime
- Dedicated copy specialists on-site around the clock
Document Services Provided
- High-volume printing, copying, and scanning
- Exhibit production and binder assembly
- Custom tabs, folders, paper, and toner included
War Room Setup and Equipment Rental
Hogan Corp provided, configured, and managed all workstation technology and trial equipment—including full setup, teardown, cabling, and cross-country freight of all Hogan Corp-owned equipment from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. and back.
Workstation Monitors
- 140 × ASUS VN279QL 27-inch FHD monitors (2 per person)
- Full setup, cabling, and teardown
- Ethernet, HDMI, and power strip management
Network Printers & Docks
- 10 × LaserJet Enterprise M553dn network printers
- 70 × optical mice and 60 × Dell 6000 Docking Stations
- Fully networked for the entire 70-person trial team
Cross-Country Freight
- Round-trip freight of all trial materials and equipment
- Los Angeles → Washington, D.C. → Los Angeles
- Covers all Hogan Corp-owned equipment and supplies
Shuttle, Catering and Daily Logistics
Shuttle & Transportation
- Initially 4 dedicated vehicles, expanded to 9 vehicles and drivers as trial demands grew
- Routes: airport, hotel-to-office, office-to-courthouse
- Parking for full trial duration included
Catering Services
- 45-day catering program (July 18–August 31)
- Full meal coordination for the trial team
- Management fee applied over actual cost
Supplies & Provisions
- Snacks, beverages, toiletries, and OTC medications daily
- Invoiced monthly at cost
- Office supplies: binders, folders, tabs, binding, custom labels
Results: 10.21% Under Budget
Hogan Corp delivered the full 52-day engagement 10.21% under the original budget estimate—saving the client $105,375.08 through disciplined cost management, proactive planning, and operational efficiency. The entire operation ran seamlessly from the initial Los Angeles mobilization through the final day of trial, with the Hogan Corp team providing uninterrupted 24/7 support across every service line.
| Category | Budget | Actual | Variance | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labor | $561,600 | $496,800 | −$64,800 | 12% Under |
| Equipment | $75,600 | $75,600 | $0 | No Change |
| Shuttle | $26,000 | $53,000 | +$27,000 | Over (9 vs. 4 vehicles) |
| Supplies | $18,000 | $15,132 | −$2,868 | 16% Under |
| Snacks & Beverages | $24,000 | $25,295 | +$1,295 | Slight Over |
| Hotel | $61,152 | $61,152 | $0 | No Change |
| Transportation | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | No Change |
| Catering | $247,500 | $181,497 | −$66,003 | 27% Under |
| Total | $1,031,852 | $926,477 | −$105,375 | 10.21% Under |
Key Savings Highlights
Labor ($64,800 saved): Efficient team deployment, including additional Hogan Corp members, came in well under the labor estimate.
Catering ($66,003 saved): Effective meal portion planning throughout the 45-day catering period significantly reduced costs.
Supplies ($2,868 saved): Strategic recycling and reuse of trial supplies throughout the engagement reduced waste.
Where Overages Occurred
Shuttle (+$27,000): Trial demands required 9 vehicles and drivers versus the 4 originally estimated—a scope expansion driven by client operational needs.
Snacks & Beverages (+$1,295): Minor overage attributable to an expanded trial team and increased snack requests.
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