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

David S. Moore offers a full range of services as a forensic document examiner. Certified as a "Diplomate" of the American Board of Forensic Document Examiners (ABFDE) since 1978. His experience spans over 25 years of forensic document examination in the Crime Laboratories of the California Department of Justice; Las Vegas, NV; US Postal Investigation Service and the US Army Criminal Investigation (CID) Division. Testified 700+ times.

Capabilities include

Forged Signatures on Wills, Deeds, and other Important Documents

Handwriting and Handprinting Identification

Alterations and Obliterations in Medical and Other Business Records

Typewriting Comparison and Typewriter Identification

Business Machine Identifications and their Products

Paper Products Comparison and Ink Analysis

Age/Date Determination

Office Machine Copies

Printed Matter and

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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Grant Fredericks is an instructor of Forensic Video Analysis at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA and is the lead instructor for the Law Enforcement & Emergency Services Video Association.

Forensic Video Solutions (FVS) provides unparalled experience in the science of Forensic Video Analysis. FVS has the most experienced trial experts in this field, having processed video evidence for criminal and civil investigations for more than twenty-five years throughout the U.S., Canada in in the United Kingdom.

FVS gained national recognition for video analysis skills, assisting the FBI in the processing of the video images of terrorist Mohamed Atta on 9/11.

FVS provides professional consulting services to a multitude of government and private industry organizations, including the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and the Department of Justice (DOJ).

FVS has consulted for national and local news media since the mid 1980's, appearing on such programs as CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, 'Good Morning America' and '20/20'.

FVS' Expert Analysis and Forensic Video Analysis Techniques Include:

Image Enhancement Height Comparison Speed Estimation Reverse Projection Photo / Video Comparison Authentication Demultiplexing Color Correction In-Car Video Systems

Digital Asset Management Public CCTV Use Mobile Device Forensics Evidence Presentation Interview / Cell CCTV Systems RFP Development Retail CCTV Installations Wireless Technologies Slip & Falls

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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IPS is Interactive Presentation Solutions, Inc., a full service visual resource company. Combining the latest in presentation technology and the experience of our visual and legal experts toward achieving our life's work: the persuasive presentation of evidence to help our clients obtain favorable verdicts.

IMPACT + SUBSTANCE

Our visual experts create stunning, impactful presentations. Our legal experts provide the substance. The latter apply their extensive background in thoroughly analyzing each case to come up with the most appropriate strategies for creating effective visuals. Immersed in the minute details of the case, they assume the vital role of In-Court Visual Directors in an actual trial. Perfectly synchronizing the visuals with your verbal communications for a seamless and well-coordinated presentation.

TECHNOLOGICAL EDGE

IPS works with your firm's trial team to develop well-organized, easily accessible exhibits that will save time and make your arguments more convincing in the courtroom. IPS supports most presentation software programs on the market today, and can train your personnel or supply our technicians to support you in trial. IPS can provide or arrange for all of the equipment used throughout the trial, and support a trial war room.

Our staff members have been involved in numerous cases over the past 20 years, earning a national reputation for excellence in trial visual communications and research. IPS professionals have worked in virtually every area of litigation.

Services:

Consulting / Case Analysis

Animation

Audio Video Enhancements

Demonstrative & Document Exhibits

Graphics & Visual Services

Video Editing

Trial Exhibit Management

Website Preservation

Courtroom Presentations

Settlement Presentations

Presentation Seminars / MCLE

Training

Equipment Rentals

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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