Expert Witness : Computer Litigation, 100+ cases (civil and criminal). Breach of Contract (hardware and/or software), Data Recovery and Analysis, Equipment Appraisal and Valuation, Internet Pornography (FTK and Encase), Internet Downloads and Uploads, Insurance Misrepresentation, Project Analysis and Evaluation, Forms Alteration, and Class Action related to Telecom matters. Preparation of extensive reports to support Deposition and Trial testimony. Experienced in Federal, District, County Courts and Arbitration. Forty-five+ years computer industry experience. Degree and Certified. Chairman and CEO of multiple computer firms serving clients in 25+ states and 7 countries. No geographic limitations. Reasonable rates. Case history available.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Bachelor of Science with Honors, Southwest Texas University, San Marcos Texas (1973)
Certificate in Data Processing, I.C.C.P., Washington DC (1977)
Business Partner, IBM Corporation (2000..)
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Partnerworld for Developers, IBM Corporation
Solution Developer, IBM AS/400, IBM Corporation
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Assn.
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: US Air Force, Military Drill Instructor, Lackland AFB, San Antonio Texas (1968-69)
Tarrant County Junior College, Fort Worth Texas (1979-80)
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: 100+
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Breach of Contract (software and/or hardware)
Email recovery and analysis
Insurance Fraud
Data Recovery and Analysis
Internet Pornography
Use of computers to commit forgery
Use of computers to create false documents
Wrongful Termination
Equipment Appraisals and Valuations
Interstate transportation and resale of stolen computers
General industry consulting
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: Approximately 50%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: Approximately 50%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Approximately 15
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2006
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Approximately 100+
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Between 15 - 20
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Since 1989
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Document Review
Report Preparation
Deposition Testimony
Trial Testimony
Data Recovery and Analysis
Equipment Appraisals and Valuations
Forensic Data Analysis with FTK or Encase Software
Industry Consulting
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: Reasonable and negotiable
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: Reasonable and negotiable
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: Reasonable and negotiable
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: Reasonable and negotiable
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel and out-of-pocket expense re-imbursement
