Find the Right Expert for Every Case

Founder and Principal

Stephen T. Hopper, P.E. is a supply chain and logistics operations expert specializing in strategic planning, design, and optimization of logistics networks. With a career spanning warehousing, fulfillment, distribution, and logistics operations, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving supply chain solutions and risk mitigation. His work centers on investigating operational efficiencies, assessing compliance with industry standards, and evaluating whether cost reduction strategies have been effectively implemented. Mr. Hopper has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the US, Canada, and Australia, involving cases in industries such as consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and high-tech electronics. His Bachelor of Industrial Engineering (BIE) from The Georgia Institute of Technology, along with his Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving logistics network design and supply chain technology implementation.

Technology and Consulting Services Expert Witness

Dan Smith, M.S., B.S. is a Technology and Consulting Services expert specializing in enterprise technology selection and implementation. With a career spanning consulting, technology leadership, and project management across diverse industries, he brings a strategic and tactical oversight perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating technology program management, assessing IT-related business process assessments, and evaluating whether technology vendor selections align with industry standards. Mr. Smith has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving healthcare, financial services, and aviation industries. His M.S. in Management of Technology, along with his Professional Engineer license in CA, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving technology program management and enterprise technology implementation.

Forensic Litigation Expert

Meyer R. Rosen, CPC, CChE, E-FAIC, FRSC, DABFET is a forensic litigation expert specializing in products liability, personal injury, and intellectual property cases. With a career encompassing chemical engineering, forensic analysis, and intellectual property, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating fires and explosions, assessing hazardous chemical exposures, and evaluating whether safety standards in product design and formulation were met. Mr. Rosen has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across both Federal and State jurisdictions, involving cases related to consumer and industrial products, chemical burns, and toxic exposures. His M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, along with certifications such as Certified Professional Chemist and Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (Emeritus), reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving chemical technology and safety compliance.

Attorney, Retail & Technology Expert, Executive

J. Wesley Wilson, JD is a retail and technology expert specializing in complex business challenges involving technology solutions. With a career spanning executive leadership, software development, and digital commerce, he brings a strategic and innovative perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating IT department practices, assessing technology deployment and training, and evaluating whether security best practices were followed. Mr. Wilson has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to IT services, software development, and retail systems. His Juris Doctorate in Tax concentration, along with his license as a Florida attorney, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving IT governance and digital security.

Expert Witness

Wm. Wayne Evans is an athletics and recreation expert specializing in gymnastics and cheerleading litigation. With a career spanning coaching, training, and software development, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating standard of care in athletic environments, assessing safety protocols in gymnastics and cheerleading, and evaluating whether industry standards were met in performance and training settings. Mr. Evans has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States and Europe, involving gymnastics, cheerleading, and athletic safety cases. His Associate of Arts in Communication, along with certifications such as National Safety Certification — USA Gymnastics and Safety & Liability Certification — National Cheerleaders Association, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of standard of care in disputes involving gymnastics and cheerleading safety.

Technology, Product Development & Software Engineering Expert Witness

Grace Warmbier is a Technology, Product Development & Software Engineering Expert Witness specializing in technology litigation, product development, and AI governance. With a career spanning information technology, software engineering, and platform architecture, she brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating software engineering practices, assessing product development processes, and evaluating whether technology standards have been met. Ms. Warmbier has been retained in hundreds of expert witness and consulting engagements across various industries, involving technology litigation, software engineering, and AI governance. Her Bachelors of Science in Forensic Science and Biology from the University of New Haven, along with certifications such as A-CSPO and CAL 1 from Scrum Alliance, reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving software engineering and technology development.

Intellectual Property Consulting & Patent Litigation

Ivan Zatkovich is an intellectual property consulting and patent litigation expert specializing in telecommunications and internet technology patents. With a career spanning information technology management, e-commerce, and telecommunications, he brings a strategic framework to evaluating complex patent portfolios and identifying potential prior art. His work centers on investigating patent validity, assessing market valuation, and evaluating licensing opportunities. Mr. Zatkovich has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving telecommunications, internet, and software disputes. His B.A. and B.S. in Computer Science, along with his M.S. in Computer Networks, and certifications as a Certified e-Commerce Solutions Expert — IBM Websphere and CMM & PMP in project management methodologies, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving telecommunications and internet technologies.

Digital Forensics Expert and Data Recovery Engineer

Wayne S. Josleyn, EnCE, CCE, CDRS, MCP, OFE is a digital forensics expert specializing in data recovery and forensic investigations. With a career encompassing digital evidence analysis, data recovery engineering, and forensic methodology development, he brings a comprehensive technical framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating digital evidence authenticity, assessing data recovery possibilities, and evaluating whether forensic procedures meet industry standards. Mr. Josleyn has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States and Canada, involving cases such as embezzlement, cyberstalking, and trade secret theft. His Master of Science in Digital Forensic Science from Champlain College, along with certifications such as EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE) and Certified Data Recovery Specialist (CDRS), reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving digital forensics and data integrity.

Security Technologist

Bruce Schneier is a cybersecurity expert specializing in cryptography, internet security, and privacy. With a career spanning roles in security architecture, technology leadership, and academic research, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating security breaches, assessing cryptographic vulnerabilities, and evaluating whether privacy protocols meet industry standards. Mr. Schneier has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to cybersecurity breaches, privacy violations, and cryptographic integrity. His MS in Computer Science from American University, along with his extensive board memberships and academic affiliations, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving cybersecurity and privacy issues.

Partner

Joseph C. Sremack, CFE, CISA, CIPP/US is a forensic technology expert specializing in complex litigation, regulatory enforcement, and internal investigations. With a career spanning forensic data analytics, source code analysis, and artificial intelligence systems, he brings a multifaceted approach to analyzing intricate technology disputes. His work centers on investigating software functionality, assessing data privacy compliance, and evaluating whether enterprise systems meet regulatory standards. Mr. Sremack has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across state and federal courts, international tribunals, and financial regulatory bodies, involving data privacy disputes, intellectual property litigation, and geospatial data analysis. His M.S. in Computer Science, along with certifications as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving artificial intelligence systems and digital forensics.

Founder/CEO

Scott Ruthfield is a software engineering and technology development expert specializing in software engineering best practices, software consulting expectations and deliverables, and information technology staffing. With a career spanning leadership roles in software engineering, technology development, and IT staffing services, he brings a strategic perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating software engineering processes, assessing consulting deliverables, and evaluating whether IT staffing meets industry standards. Mr. Ruthfield has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in software engineering, IT staffing, and technology consulting. His Master of Computer Science from Rice University, along with his extensive experience in software engineering and consulting, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of standard of care in disputes involving complex software and system design.

Senior Software & Hardware Engineer, Computer Scientist, Expert Witness

Bert Schiettecatte, MSc/CS, MA/MST is a software and hardware engineering expert specializing in intellectual property litigation. With a career spanning software development, digital signal processing, and consumer electronics innovation, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating software source code integrity, assessing hardware design compliance, and evaluating whether intellectual property infringements have occurred. Mr. Schiettecatte has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and breach-of-contract cases. His Master of Science in Computer Science, along with his Master of Arts in Music, Science and Technology, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving software and hardware systems.

Monfort Professor of Chemistry

Justin B. Sambur, Monfort Professor of Chemistry is an analytical chemistry and materials characterization expert specializing in determining the presence, absence, identity, and quantity of hazardous or regulated materials in complex systems. With a career focused on energy, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing, he brings a methodical approach to measurement, data integrity, and clear explanation of findings. His work centers on investigating materials failures or contamination events, assessing nanotechnology and nanoparticle synthesis, evaluating whether deviations in battery, solar, and electrolyzer technologies have occurred. Mr. Sambur has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to hazardous materials, environmental contamination, and intellectual property disputes. His Ph.D. in Chemistry, along with his NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship in Chemistry, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving chemical exposure and forensic chemical analysis.

Associate Professor of Neurology

Ali Ezzati, M.D. is a neurology expert specializing in cognitive neurology and neuroinformatics within the context of litigation. With a career encompassing academic leadership and advanced research in neuroimaging and clinical informatics, he brings a data-driven analytical framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating causation in neurological disorders, assessing standard of care in medical malpractice, and evaluating whether cognitive impairments align with claimed injuries. Dr. Ezzati has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to cognitive impairment, stroke, and seizure disorders. His M.D. in Medicine, along with his certifications in General Neurology and Neurology in both New York and California, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving neuroinformatics and cognitive neurology.

Vice President & Chief Forensic Examiner

Joseph Greenfield, Ph.D. is a digital forensics expert specializing in cyber breach investigations and electronic evidence analysis. With a career encompassing roles in academia and practical forensic examination, he brings a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience to litigation work. His work centers on investigating cyber incidents, assessing digital evidence integrity, and evaluating whether data security protocols were breached. Dr. Greenfield has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving complex cyber investigations and digital forensics cases. His Ph.D. in Computer Science, Concentration in Digital Forensics, along with his GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GFCA) certification, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving digital forensics and cybersecurity.

Neurologic Physical Therapy Expert Witness

Uzair Hammad, PT, DPT, NCS, ATP is a neurologic physical therapy expert specializing in spinal cord injury, stroke, and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation. With a career encompassing advanced rehabilitation technology and complex patient management, he brings a multifaceted approach to evaluating rehabilitation protocols and outcomes. His work centers on investigating standard of care in neurologic PT, assessing rehabilitation technology applications, and evaluating causation in functional impairments. Mr. Hammad has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to spinal cord injuries, stroke rehabilitation, and assistive technology. His Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Central Florida, along with Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS) and Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) certifications, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of standard of care in disputes involving neurologic rehabilitation and assistive technology.

Professor, Inventor, Executive Consultant

Dr Tony Morelli, PhD is a gaming technology expert specializing in complex gaming technology litigation. With a career bridging academia and industry, he brings a strategic perspective to litigation work, informed by his experience in software engineering, gaming technology, and accessible design. His work centers on investigating regulatory compliance, assessing patent validity, and evaluating whether technological implementations meet industry standards. Dr Morelli has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving patent litigation and gaming technology disputes. His PhD in Computer Science and Engineering, along with his extensive experience in software engineering and gaming technology, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving gaming systems and software compliance.

Leader, Architect, Developer, Advocate

Chris Woodruff is a technology and information technology expert specializing in software architecture, cloud migration, and developer relations. With a career spanning distributed systems, system modernization, and secure application development, he brings a strategic framework to litigation work involving technology strategy and software failure analysis. His work centers on investigating software quality, assessing application security, and evaluating whether industry best practices were followed. Mr. Woodruff has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across North America, involving technology strategy, software development best practices, and cloud architecture. His Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, along with recognitions such as Microsoft MVP and AWS Community Builder, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving software architecture and cloud computing.