FORENSIC EXPERT WITNESS - PHOTOGRAPHY

Professor Jeff Sedlik has decades of experience at the highest level of professional photography including advertising, corporate, editorial and stock. He is a respected and acknowledged authority on photography having served as Past National President of professional photography's leading trade organization, "Advertising Photographers of America". Professor Sedlik is also an experienced Expert Witness.

Areas of Expertise:

Contracts Copyright Licensing Publicity Rights Model Releases

Lost/Damaged Film Stock Photography Business Practices Forensic Scene Recreation Forensic Image Analysis

Richard T. McEvoy Jr., President of Forensic Imaging Inc., is an Expert Witness Forensic Photographer. His career began as a U.S. Navy photographer in Southeast Asia, followed by photojournalism, aerial cartography, and industrial photography in the South Pacific and Southeast Asia. Returning to the U.S. Mr. McEvoy began working in law enforcement photography with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) where he was head of the forensic photo-lab and was a certified P.O.S.T. Instructor. Asked to join Eastman Kodak, he worked as coordinator of law enforcement and governmental training and marketing before founding his company.

Services Include:

• Imaging Services range from accident reconstruction photography, traditional close-up and photomicrography imaging to specialized spectrum work and aerial imaging - virtually any aspect of forensic imaging.
  
  
• Training: Forensic Imaging, Inc. gives training in all aspects of imaging for forensic work.
  
  
• Forensic Document Imaging services include: visible spectrum imaging and specialized spectrum filter work; infrared for faded and obliterated documents, ink (and paper) differentiation and charred documents; ultraviolet imaging for paper examination, ink differentiation, signs of alterations; transmitted light imaging for watermark identification; oblique light imaging for disturbances and indented writing.

Professional Associations:

• International Association for Identification (IAI)
• International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
• Association of Forensic Document Examiners (AFDE)
• American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)

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Gary E. Kilpatrick and Associates, PA is a Forensics Engineering Firm dedicated to the application of the art, science and methodology of engineering and the scientific method to answer questions of fact in the jurisprudence system pertaining to personal injury and wrongful death. We provide technical competency, forensic evidence collection from the field and from documents, oral and written communications, objective, ethical and professional responsibility.

We are familiar with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Evidence and Daubert and have given sworn expert testimony under oath during judicial proceedings. We are retained by law firms, public defenders and insurance companies on plaintiff, defense, criminal and claimant cases and work nation wide.

Areas of Expertise:

• Traffic Accident Reconstruction
• Vehicle Crash Data Report Retrieval and Interpretation
• Off-Road ATV Accident Reconstruction
• Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction
• Vehicle Inspections
• Industrial Accident Reconstruction
• OSHA Safety 29CFR1910
• OSHA 29CFR1926
• OSHA 29CFR1928
• Product Liability Investigations

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George Reis of Imaging Forensics has provided expertise to Attorneys, Law Enforcement Agencies and Insurance Companies in the areas of Forensic Photography; Photographic Authentication, Enhancement and Analysis; and Forensic Video Analysis, for over twenty years. He also provides training in these fields.

Mr. Reis is Certified in Forensic Photography and Imaging by the International Association for Identification, and is also a board member of the certification committee. He is a member of the editorial review board for the Journal of Forensic Identification.

If your case involves photographs or video, contact Imaging Forensics.

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Jeff Saviano is a Certified Forensic Consultant who has been involved in the Examination and Evaluation of Forensic Evidence for over 26 years. Mr. Saviano has testified in both state and federal jurisdictions as an expert in several forensic disciplines. As a forensic examiner and consultant, he has worked on cases originating in Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Nevada, and Washington.

Mr. Saviano was a Criminalist with the El Paso County Colorado Sheriff's Office for over 23 years. He has been in private practice as a Forensic Examiner and Consultant since 2004. Among others, Mr. Saviano provides specialized knowledge to defense attorneys involved in criminal or civil cases in which physical evidence is at issue.

Jeff Saviano is a court qualified expert in the following disciplines: Crime Scene Investigation; Crime Scene Reconstruction; Bloodstain Pattern Analysis; Shooting Incident Reconstruction; Evidence Recovery; Fingerprint Examination; Footwear and Tire Impression Examination; External and Terminal Ballistics.

Certifications:

• Certified Forensic Consultant (American College of Forensic Examiners)
• Level 1 Certified Medical Investigator (American College of Forensic Examiners)

Services Include:

General Review of Criminal Cases Crime Scene Investigation Crime Scene Reconstruction Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Bullet Flight Path Analysis Collection/Preservation of Forensic Evidence Latent Print Examination

Footwear Impression Analysis Tire Impression Analysis Forensic Photography and Digital Imaging Crime Scene Diagrams and Other Demonstrative Evidence Vehicle Lamp Examination Identification of Serological Specimens

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Dr. John R. Grindon’s professional work experience is centered on the research, design, and development of Digital Signal Processing, Machine Vision, and Electronic Imaging Systems incorporating Electronics, Sensors, Algorithms, and Computers. As an engineering consultant, he works with management and project teams to identify requirements, develop concepts, perform engineering analyses, and implement solutions.

Dr. Grindon serves as a technical consultant and expert witness on patent litigation cases. For these cases, he does research, analyzes patents, prepares expert reports, and performs other activities as needed. He has been deposed and has testified at trial.

Areas of Expertise:

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Patent Analysis, Litigation Support Image Processing and Analysis Parameter and Geometry Calibration 3D and 2D Machine Vision Missile Guidance and Targeting Statistical Estimation and Optimization

Electronic Systems Architecture Statistical Performance Analysis Electronics Design Software and Algorithm Development RF Design and Microwave Systems Communications Theory Direction Finding and Antennas

Jorge Mendoza, a Mechanical Engineer, who utilizes state-of-the-art Photogrammetry and 3-D Computer Animation Technology to produce some of the countries most compelling forensic animation. Having a working association with experts in photography, accident reconstruction, human factors, biomechanics and the vision sciences, he uses cutting edge computer networks and software to push the envelope in courtroom presentation technology.

Mr. Mendoza has experience in the design and engineering analysis of aerospace equipment and has used computer aided design, failure analysis, and animation software for design and presentation purposes. His background also includes site inspection for the purpose of compiling a photographic log of the scene and collecting data for computer animation. Mr. Mendoza is experienced with the use and placement of video cameras on helicopters, cars, trucks, bikes, people and a design specific forty-foot pole.

Areas of Expertise:

Photogrammetry - the use of accident scene photos or surveillance video to determine the positions, velocities and dimensions of vehicles, people or objects of interest

Application of scientific and engineering principles to calculate trajectories, velocities, accelerations, and impact forces

Expert testimony for computer animation

For forty years, PAUL KAYFETZ, INC. through Mr. Kayfetz' expert testimony, has routinely admitted the following into evidence:

Driverseye Visibility Studies

Night-Time Photography

Computer and Video Simulations

Accident Reconstruction Photos

Photogrammetry Photo Measuring

Our computer engineers, video engineers and engineering photography experts:

Apply Accepted Engineering Measurements Procedures

Have Published Numerous Peer-Reviewed Engineering Papers

Use HD Video Systems that Produce Movie Theater Quality

Apply Cutting Edge Computer Techniques for Lifelike Photorealistic Images (not Computer Cartoons)

Coordinate with the Best Accident Reconstruction and Human Factors Experts for Technical Accuracy

We frequently help plan complete technical testing, visibility study, computer simulation and demonstrative evidence strategy - coordinating a group of technical witnesses who are independently retained by counsel. This is requested by many clients because of Mr. Kayfetz' track record, his previous career as an attorney, his extensive contact with top experts from his forty years experience as an engineering photography consultant working with the best forensic witnesses on many of the major cases during those decades, and upon his membership and participation in major engineering societies.

Each year we help attorneys win and save hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements.

This results primarily from our experience and expertise. It also stems from our ability to discover measurements from existing photos. We are ahead of everyone in our field because we invest in HD cameras costing 250,000 each, six figure computer systems, custom engineering computer programs and staff engineers - not artists.

A major part of our work is evaluating and keeping out of evidence opponents' forensic photography, computer simulations, or computer animations which do not comply with the rules of evidence. This has swung multi-million dollar results several times in recent years.

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Stutchman Forensic Lab is a state-of-the-art forensic audio, video and imaging laboratory operated by Gregg Stutchman and Steve Buller. They provide services to clients throughout the entire USA.

Gregg has worked in the criminal justice system since 1973 a police officer, a State Licensed Investigator and since 1992, as a forensic analyst when he opened the lab. Gregg has progressively continued his education and training in forensic technology. Over the past 15 years he has conducted forensic analysis on several thousand audio and video recording. Gregg’s expertise also includes all phases of forensic photography. He testifies extensively as an expert witness throughout the United States in state and federal court as well as in depositions.

Steve has worked in the forensic audio and video field since 1998. He began his forensic career by working with Gregg Stutchman while attending college. Steve has completed numerous Forensic Audio and Video Certification trainings, and is a member of the American College of Forensic Examiners (AFCE) and the American Board of Recorded Evidence. Mr. Buller has co-presented lectures with Gregg Stutchman on forensic audio and video issues at professional conferences and meetings throughout California and Nevada. Mr. Buller specialty is directed towards Forensic Video Enhancement and Analysis. His work has resulted in the successful outcome of countless criminal and civil litigations.

Services Offered:

Video Image Enhancement (including digital)

Audio Enhancement, Noise Removal, Voice Amplification & Speed Correction

Demultiplexing, Slowing & Frame Freezing of CCTV Surveillance Videos

Computer Generated Still Photographs & Enlargements Produced from Video

Forensic Analysis of Audio & Video Recordings for Altering, Editing, Sequencing and Timing of Recorded Events

Computerized Crime Scene Reconstruction from CCTV Security Videos Using Photogrammertry

Voice Identification & Comparison

Forensic Photography

Memberships and Affiliations:

American College of Forensic Examiners

American Board of Recorded Evidence

Evidence Photographers International Counsel

American Society for Photogrammetry

Audio Engineering Society

California Association of Licensed Investigators

Los Angeles Superior Court Panel of Experts