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Fraud Expert Witness, Litigation, Testimony Support Services

What is LITIGATION SUPPORT?

Litigation support is to organize, analyze and present evidence through computer systems.  Litigation support allows the attorney to identify the strengths and weaknesses of a case and develope a defense theory.

Litigation support consist of

  • Idenfitication, collection, preservation, processing, review, analysis of electronically stored information (ESI)
  • Production of electronically stored information (ESI)
  • Management and analysis of paper documents and their electronic equivalents
  • Electronic courtroom presentations

Litigation support is critical to the outcome of any case because it is the roadmap to the evidence.

   

What is an EXPERT WITNESS and why would you need one?

An Expert Witness is a witness who by virtue of education, training, skill, or experience, is believed to have knowledge in a particular subject beyond that of the average person, sufficient that others may officially (and legally) rely upon the witness’s specialized (scientific, technical or other) opinion about an evidence or fact issue within the scope of their expertise, referred to as an assistance to the fact-finder.  See, e.g., Federal Rule of Evidence 702 and Black’s Law Dictionary, articles “Evidence”, “Expert”, “Witness”.

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Why is EVIDENCE MANAGEMENT of DIGITAL EVIDENCE, PHYSICAL EVIDENCE and CASE MAPPING critical?

Our litigation support includes forensic accounting and evidence management. In every case there is the potential for massive amounts of discovery information which must be managed.  We use our expertise in forensic accounting to examine evidence and compile tools which allow the client to have a snapshot of the evidence in a form that is meaningful and useful as the case progresses.  This information provides the attorney with valuable components of the case to make important decision.

Forensic accounting and evidence management involves digital evidence, physical evidence, case mapping and coordination/display of evidence at trial.

We have specialized training and knowledge in criminal and civil tax cases involving massive volumes of IRS digital evidence, IRS physical evidence IRS case mapping and coordination/display of evidence at trial. 

Read more: Why is EVIDENCE MANAGEMENT of DIGITAL EVIDENCE, PHYSICAL EVIDENCE and CASE MAPPING critical?

   

Why is DIGITAL EVIDENCE important in today's world?

Digital evidence or electronic evidence is any probative information stored or transmitted in digital form that a party to a court case may use at trial.

The process of handling digital evidence or electronic evidence must be conducted in a forensically sound manner to ensure court admissibility. 

We are experts in IRS forensic accounting with specialized knowledge and training in IRS digital evidence and examination of that evidence.

Read more: Why is DIGITAL EVIDENCE important in today's world?

   

Victoria Osborn, PA, CFE

  • Public Accountant
  • Forensic Accountant
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Member:
  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
  • Charter Member of the Colorado Springs Chapter of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
  • National Society of Accountants
  • Colorado Public Accounting Society

Richard V. Osborn, MCSE

  • Microsoft Certified System Engineer
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate

Disclaimer

Information contained on this site is not intended to provide legal advice and should not be construed as such.  Legal opinions and advice should be sought only from a licensed attorney familiar with your issues.

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