Reed F. Simpson

REED F. SIMPSON
BS, MBA, CDP , REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR
Specialist in Computer and Internet Technology,
Software Project Management, Software Selection, Development and Implementation

Computer/Legal Consultants, Inc.
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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho: (360) 289-2878
Seattle, Washington: (206) 905-4576
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5267 West Highland Drive Suite 100
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
reed@computerlegal.com
www.computerlegal.com
Updated: Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Professional Summary

Mr. Simpson has over 39 years experience as a specialist in computer and Internet technology with a focus on project management, software systems selection and implementation, data base design and computer network systems architecture. He has been an independent consultant to industry and the legal profession since 1980. Mr. Simpson is an experienced legal consultant and expert witness with testimonial experience at deposition and trial. A summary of Mr. Simpson’s expertise includes:


Expertise

  • Computer Software Systems Implementation
  • Computer Software Selection
  • Software Implementation Project Management
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
  • Department Of Defense Earned Value Management Systems
  • Internet Data Base Design and Implementation
  • Internet Technology Development and Deployment
  • Information Technology Planning & Execution
  • Internet Service Provider (ISP)

  • Relational Database Management Systems
  • Web Site Design
  • Web Site Operation and Management
  • Micro-Computer hardware Architectures
  • Embedded Microcomputer Systems
  • Network Systems Architecture

Operating Systems:
  • IBM OS/MVS, VM
  • IBM/Microsoft DOS
  • MAC/OS
  • Novell Netware
  • TRS/DOS
  • Unix
  • Windows
    • 95, 98
    • Version 1, 2, 3, 3.11
    • WinCE
    • Windows 2000
    • Windows 2000 Advanced Server
    • Windows NT
    • Windows ME
    • Windows XP
    • Windows Vista
Data Base/Data Access:
  • BDAM
  • Btrieve
  • C-ISAM
  • Dbase
  • Filemaker
  • FoxPro
  • IBM DL/1
  • IBM IMS
  • IBM DB2
  • Indexed Sequential Access Method (ISAM)
  • Informix
  • Lotus Approach
  • Magic PC
  • Microcomputer Data Base System (MDBS)
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Oracle
  • Paradox
  • Progress
  • QPro4
  • Rbase (Microrim)
  • Various Flat File Databases
Programming Languages:
  • Access Basic
  • Active Server Pages (ASP)
  • Basic
  • C, C++, et al.
  • Cobol
  • Fortran
  • Front Page
  • Expressions Web
  • J Script
  • HTML/DHTML, et al.
  • Java
  • Machine and Assembly Language - Various processors
  • Numerous macro and command languages
  • Pascal
  • Perl
  • VB Script
  • Visual Basic, et al.
  • Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), et al.
  • Scripting languages (various)
Hardware:
  • Engineering workstations - many manufacturers
  • IBM Mainframe
  • Network server - many manufacturers
    • Multi Processor
    • High Reliability
    • Raid Array Storage
  • PC Workstations - many manufacturers
  • Networking:
    • Arcnet
    • Ethernet
    • Communications - Dial-up, ISDN, Leased line, T-1
    • Router, Firewall, Switches, Hubs.
  • Network Data Backup - DLT High Capacity Library.
Industry Applications
  • Aerospace
    • Program Management Systems
    • Earned Value Management Systems
    • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
    • Material Control
    • MRP
    • Shop Floor Control
    • Data Collection
    • Financial
    • Budgeting
    • Estimating
    • Quality Assurance
  • Commercial Banking Systems
  • Computer Aided Design
  • Computer Aided Manufacturing
  • Fire District Information Systems
  • Consumer Goods Packaging and Distribution
  • County Election Systems
  • County Public Information Publication (Internet)
  • County Welfare Data Base Information System
  • Engineering Time-Sharing Systems
  • Hospital Pharmacy Accounting
  • Law Office Automation
  • Newspaper Publishing
  • Property Mapping Systems
  • Medical Billing
  • Solid Waste Billing and Accounting
  • Stock Price Technical Analysis
  • TV Production Company Cost and Royalty Accounting
  • Web Site Development/Hosting and Content Management

Education

  • B. S. - Business Administration - California State Polytechnic University
  • M.B.A California State Polytechnic University
    Masters Thesis: Technical Analysis of Stock Market Trends
  • Post Graduate-Mathematics - California State University - Los Angeles
  • Post Graduate-Quantitative Analysis - UCLA
  • Post Graduate-University Of West Los Angeles Law School
  • Programming Languages
  • Computer Operating Systems
  • Computer Networking
  • Computer Hardware
  • Applications Software

Professional Experience

From:  1980 Computer/Legal Consultants, Inc. and Chelsea Group, Inc.
To: Present  
Position: Vice President
  • Computer/Legal Consulting, Inc. focuses on consulting in the areas of project management and litigation support, including expert witness in computer issues.
  • The Chelsea Group Inc., focuses on consulting requirements involving computer management. Responsibilities include advising clients in the planning, selection, acquisition and installation of computerized systems to support business needs. The Chelsea Group has served clients in many industry groups.
  • Specific areas of expertise include:
    • Internet web site development, maintenance and operation
    • Web page design, navigation structure, link management and data file/content delivery and download
    • Internet Data Base design, development and integration with "data driven" Web sites
    • Internet email server design, setup, installation and operation
    • Internet user setup, system security, performance and "spam" management
    • Computer hardware/software selection, acquisition, contract negotiation and installation management
    • Computer network systems design, specification, selection, acquisition and support
    • Business contract strategy and negotiation
    • Management Control Systems Planning/Evaluation
    • MIS long-range planning and execution
    • Systems design/programming of manufacturing, financial, project management, quantitative analysis and decision support systems
    • Business planning and expansion strategy
    • Financial Analysis and Cost control strategy

From:  1973 HR Textron, Inc. - An Aerospace division of Textron, Inc.
To: 1980  
Position: Director, Management Information Services
General Manager - Apco Products Division - Aerospace Fuel and Pneumatic Division
Director, Long Range Planning and Corporate Development
Director, Management Information Services - Responsibilities included:
  • Division data processing operations
  • Systems development and planning
  • Engineering design computing systems
  • Division print shop
  • Division data base development
  • Support other Textron Divisions with Program/Project management systems requirements.
  • Textron Computer Technology Consultant
General Manager - Apco Products Division - Aerospace Fuel and Pneumatic Division - Responsibilities included:
  • Profit and Loss responsibility for division operations.
  • Operations included Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing and Finance.
Director, Long Range Planning and Corporate Development - Responsibilities included:
  • Division Strategic Planning
  • Growth strategy development and coordination
  • Division acquisition and divestiture strategy
  • Product and service group charters
  • Technology Assessment
  • Attend Classified U.S. Military briefings

From:  1972 Coca Cola Bottling Company Of Los Angeles
To: 1973  
Position: Manager, Corporate Data Processing
Responsible for Corporate data processing systems development, computer operations, software/hardware selection and implementation..

From:  1965 General Dynamics, Pomona Division
To: 1973  
Position: Manager, Financial and Program Management Systems
Manager, Financial and Program Management Systems - Responsible for:
  • Managing the planning, development, programming and support of all Pomona Division Financial Systems.
  • Planning, development, programming and support of all Pomona Division Program Management Systems.
  • Assist other General Dynamics Divisions with Project Management systems projects
  • Special project assignment to develop data base systems requirements for Pomona Aerospace Division Operations.

Litigation Support Experience
 
Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Aircraft Accident
Case Name: American Airlines v. Honeywell, Jeppesen. Aircraft Accident of December 20, 1995 near Cali Columbia - American Airlines Flight 965.  Ref: [400]
Jurisdiction: Florida-Southern District
Client: American Airlines
Nature Of Case: Airline accident with issues concerning the flight control computer, the data base contained within and the many processes involved in creating the data base. Several companies and many computer systems are involved.
Services Provided: Consulting Technical expert.
Analyze Flight management software development, flight data base contents and development. Review electronic records including email, CDROM, data base backup, problem logs and certification data. Analyze Flight Management Computer software version history and program source code.
Law Firm: Sullivan, Johnson & Manfredi-Los Angeles, CA
Disposition: Complete June 2000.

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Class Action
Case Name: Miller - Class Action v. Bank Of America  Ref: [450]
Jurisdiction: San Francisco Superior Court
Client: Miller (Class Action)
Nature Of Case: Miller (Class Action) claims that Bank Of America did not properly process Checking accounts with Social Security Direct Deposit activity. The class-action case, filed 5 1/2 years ago, centers on allegations that Bank of America collected some customer service fees by siphoning money from direct deposit accounts set up to receive Social Security benefits.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Expert Declaration.
Testimony at Trial.
Damages Expert
Designated Technical Expert concerning production of computerized account records. Design, build and operate relational data base system to analyze 50 million records produced in electronic form by Bank Of America.
Law Firm: The Sturdevant Law Firm-SF
Disposition: Complete February, 2004.

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: ERP Software Implementation
Case Name: Department 56 v. Arthur Anderson  Ref: [500]
Jurisdiction: Minnesota, Hennepin County
Client: Arthur Anderson LLP
Nature Of Case: Department 56 claims that Arthur Anderson committed fraud while assisting Department 56 in the selection and implementation of J. D. Edwards ERP software system.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Expert Report.
Litigation Support.
Review software selection process. Review project management. Review policy implications of new software system implementation.
Law Firm: Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott-Chicago, IL
Disposition: Complete February 2002

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: ERP Software Implementation
Case Name: All Pro Sound v. Netsirk Technologies  Ref: [525]
Jurisdiction: Florida Circuit Court - Escambia County
Client: All Pro Sound
Nature Of Case: All Pro purchased SAP Business One software and contracted with Netsirk to advice All Pro on the selection and to install the SAP software. All Pro claims that Netsirk never installed SAP software thatr satisfied the business needs of All Pro.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Law Firm: McDonald Fleming Moorhead
Disposition: Pre trial discovery

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Software Systems Development
Case Name: Tri Valley Growers v. Oracle Corporation  Ref: [550]
Jurisdiction: San Francisco Superior Court
Client: Tri-Valley Growers
Nature Of Case: Tri Valley Growers purchased a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) software system from Oracle Corporation. TVG alleges that the software was defective, did not meet its needs and was never completely installed.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Expert Report.
Deposition Testimony.
Consulting Technical Expert.
Review and evaluate Oracle management decision making process, development planning and project management.
Law Firm: Dorsey & Whitney-Minneapolis, MN
Disposition: Complete January 2002

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Patent Infringement
Case Name: Orion IP V. Staples, Inc., et al  Ref: [600]
Jurisdiction: US District - Marshall TX.
Client: Toyota, Harley Davidson, Home Depot
Nature Of Case: Orion IP Claims Infringement of U.S. Patent 5,367,627 COMPUTER-ASSISTED PARTS SALES METHOD - Johnson
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Expert Report.
Deposition Testimony
Law Firm: Vinson & Elkins, McDermott Will & Emery, Fulbright & Jaworski
Disposition: Complete March 2006

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Service Mark Infringement
Case Name: Farmers Group, Inc. v. Guerrero  Ref: [650]
Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court-Washington - Eastern District
Client: Guerrero, Rene
Nature Of Case: Farmers Insurance Group alleges that an Internet gripe site maintained by Guerrero (1) Service Mark Infringement. (2) Unfair Competition. (3) Service Mark Dilution. (4) Unfair Competition And Unfair Or Deceptive Acts.
Services Provided: Designated Expert
Expert Report
Law Firm: Preston, Gates & Ellis-Spokane
Disposition: Complete January 2006

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: ERP Software Implementation
Case Name: Westlake Chemical Corporation and Westlake Management Services, Inc. v. Oracle Corporation, Experio Solutions Corporation and Grant Thornton LLP.  Ref: [750]
Jurisdiction: Texas-District Court of Harris County
Client: Westlake Chemical Corporation
Nature Of Case: Westlake claims that Oracle, Experio and Grant Thornton were to blame for the failed implementation of Oracle eProcurement and SAP Connector integration software.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Expert Report.
Law Firm: Doyle, Restrepo, Harvin & Robbins-Houston
Disposition: Complete April 2003

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: ERP Software Implementation
Case Name: Pioneer-Standard Electronics, Inc. v. CAP Gemini America, Inc.  Ref: [800]
Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court-Ohio-Northern District
Client: CAP Gemini America, Inc.
Nature Of Case: Pioneer claims that CAP Gemini contributed to a failed IMI ESS - Oracle Financial Software Selection and Integration. Pioneer Standard claims software was defective, did not meet its needs and was implemented improperly.
Services Provided: Designated Technical Expert.
Designated Damages Expert.
Expert Report.
Deposition Testimony.
Testimony at Trial
Law Firm: Shearman & Sterling-NYC
Disposition: Complete December 2003.

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Software Systems Development
Case Name: Colorado Department of Higher Education - Colorado Student Loan Program v. Ratheon E-Systems, Inc.  Ref: [850]
Jurisdiction: Colorado - Denver District Court
Client: Colorado Department of Higher Education
Nature Of Case: Failed software development. Colorado Deportment of Higher Education claims that Ratheon failed to develop and deliver a system to process student loans for the state.
Services Provided: Designated Expert
Expert Report
Law Firm: Hogan & Hartson, LLC.
Disposition: Completed September 2008

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: ERP Software Implementation
Case Name: Priority Healthcare Corporation v. Deloitte & Touche LLP.  Ref: [900]
Jurisdiction: Florida Circuit - Ninth District
Client: Deloitte & Touche LLP
Nature Of Case: Priority claims faulty performance by Deloitte during a Computer Software Selection and implementation involving Oracle software and Custom developed applications.
Services Provided: Designated Expert
Expert Analysis
Law Firm: Holland & Knight-Miami
Disposition: Complete September 2005

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Warehouse Software Implementation
Case Name: TigerDirect, Inc. and Systemax V. Manhattan Associates, Inc.  Ref: [950]
Jurisdiction: Florida-Southern District
Client: TigerDirect, Inc. and Systemax, Inc.
Nature Of Case: Manhattan Associates contracted with TigerDirect for the purchase and installation of a Warehouse Management System designed to handle TigerDirect high order and shipping volumes. Tiger claims that the Manhattan Warehouse for Microsoft Windows system was not capable of supporting the TiderDirect warehouse operation after the system went live.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Expert Report.
Deposition Testimony
Law Firm: Holland & Knight - Tampa
Disposition: Complete February 2007

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Software Systems Development
Case Name: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Board of Pensions V. Spherion Pacific Workforce  Ref: [1000]
Jurisdiction: US District Court-Minnesota
Client: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Board of Pensions
Nature Of Case: The Board of Pensions contracted with Spherion to develop a software system to replace a legacy system. The Board of Pensions claims that Spherion produced a software system that was of little or no value and was a failed software implementation.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Expert Report.
Law Firm: Dorsey & Whitney-Minneapolis, MN
Disposition: Complete May 2006.

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Software Systems Development
Case Name: U.S. Bank National Association (Multi Service Corporation) v. PerfectStop Partners Pier to Pier v. U. S. Bank (MO. State Court)  Ref: [1050]
Jurisdiction: AAA Houston, TX
Client: US Bank
Nature Of Case: PerfectStop developed an internet based computer system to link aircraft operators with Fixed Base Operators to coordinate trip logistics. US Bank claims that PerfectStop system was never operational.
Services Provided: Designated Expert
Expert Analysis/Designation
Trial Testimony
Law Firm: Dorsey & Whitney-Minneapolis, MN
Disposition: Complete March 2009

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Software Systems Development
Case Name: The Insurance House Inc. v. Insurance Data Processing, Inc.  Ref: [1100]
Jurisdiction: US District Court Georgia Northern District
Client: Insurance Data Processing
Nature Of Case: Insurance House claims breach of contract by Insurance Data Processing for the development of a computer system.
Services Provided: Designated Expert
Expert Report
Deposition Testimony
Law Firm: Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersall-Philla, PA
Disposition: Pre trial discovery

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: ERP Software Implementation
Case Name: Answerthink v. Del Monte Fresh Produce Company  Ref: [1150]
Jurisdiction: Florida Circuit Court-Miami
Client: Del Monte Fresh Produce Company
Nature Of Case: Answerthink was retained by DelMonte to implement Oracle applications software in the United States and several other countries. DelMonte claims that Answerthink materially breached the agreements.
Services Provided: Designated Expert
Law Firm: Holland & Knight-Miami
Disposition: Pre-Trial Discovery

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Computer Hardware/Software Development
Case Name: Hewlett-Packard Company V. Factory Mutual Insurance Company  Ref: [1250]
Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court - NY
Client: Factory Mutual Insurance
Nature Of Case: HP claims significant loss due to sabotage by a former employee. Factory Mutual disputes the loss claim.
Services Provided: Consulting Technical expert.
Law Firm: Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi
Disposition: Complete May 2004

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Patent Infringement
Case Name: Abstrax, Inc. v. Dell, Inc. and Gateway, Inc.  Ref: [1300]
Jurisdiction: US District Court - Eastern District Marshall Division
Client: Dell, Inc.
Nature Of Case: Abstrax claims patent infringement by Dell of patent 6,240,328 entitled entitled “Manufacturing Method for Assembling Products by Generating and Scheduling Dynamically Assembly Instructions
Services Provided: Designated Non-Infringement Expert
Expert Report
Deposition Testimony
Law Firm: Vinson & Elkins-Austin, TX
Disposition: Complete November 2009

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: ERP Software Implementation
Case Name: Computer Horizons v. Spearhead Consultants and SAP America, Inc.  Ref: [1400]
Jurisdiction: New York-Supreme Court - NY County
Client: Computer Horizons Corp.
Nature Of Case: Computer Horizons purchased SAP software system which was to be customized and installed by Spearhead Systems. Computer Horizons claims software was defective, did not meet its needs and was implemented improperly.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Expert Report.
Consulting Technical Expert.
Evaluate system requirements, technical structure, data interface, data base structure and system integration structure.
Law Firm: Proskauer Rose-New York City, NY
Disposition: Complete March 2001.

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Theft Of Software Trade Secrets
Case Name: United Computer Systems, Inc. v. AT&T and Lucent Technologies, Inc.  Ref: [1500]
Jurisdiction: California-American Arbitration Association-LA
Client: AT&T and Lucent Technologies, Inc
Nature Of Case: Computer software system, claims of capabilities and performance.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Testimony at Trial.
Analysis of computer system, source code and underlying file structure and operation. Review data base structure.
Law Firm: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe-Los Angeles, CA
Disposition: Complete June 1999.

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Theft Of Software Trade Secrets
Case Name: G5 Technologies, Inc. v. International Business Machines Corporation  Ref: [1550]
Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court - NY
Client: G5 Technologies
Nature Of Case: G5 claims that IBM used G5 Internet E Commerce Trade Secrets and Confidential Information for Its own benefit and to the detriment of G5. G5 claims that IBM commercialized G5's VCMS as embodied in IBM's Websphere products.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Law Firm: Garvey Schubert Barer-New York
Disposition: Complete December 2005

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Software Systems Development
Case Name: PHARMACEUTICAL RETURNS SERVICE v. PHARMA LOGISTICS, LTD  Ref: [1600]
Jurisdiction: US District Court - Illinois
Client: Pharmaceutical Returns Service
Nature Of Case: Pharma developed a computer system to process oudated drugs for return to manufacturers. Pharaceutical Returns Service claims that Pharma used it's trade secrets to develop the system.
Services Provided: Designated Expert
Expert Report
Law Firm: Bryan Cave - Chicago
Disposition: Completed June 2009

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: ERP Software Implementation
Case Name: University of Quebec v. SAP Canada Inc.  Ref: [1700]
Jurisdiction: Canada-Montreal Arbitration Tribunal
Client: University of Quebec
Nature Of Case: Failed SAP software implementation claimed by University of Quebec.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Expert Report.
Testimony at Trial.
Law Firm: Woods & Partners-Montreal, Canada
Disposition: Complete August 2003

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: ERP Software Implementation
Case Name: State Of Arkansas V. SAP Public Services, Inc.  Ref: [1750]
Jurisdiction: Arkansas Circuit Court
Client: State Of Arkansas
Nature Of Case: The State Of Arkansas contracted with SAP Public Services, Inc. for the purchase of computer software. The State Of Arkansas claims that SAP Public Services failed to provide an integrated Financial Management computer software to handle unique Public Sector requirements.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Expert Report.
Law Firm: State Of Arkansas - Attorney General
Disposition: Complete August 2008

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Medical Billing Software Implementation
Case Name: State Of Iowa vs. InfoSys, Inc.  Ref: [1850]
Jurisdiction: Iowa District Court-Polk County
Client: InfoSys, Inc.
Nature Of Case: The State Of Iowa Department of Human Services claims that InfoSys provided a flawed system to perform Medical billing and processing.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Law Firm: Holland & Knight-Chicago
Disposition: Completed January 2005

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: State Medicaid Software System Implementation
Case Name: Texas Department Of Health v. EDS-National Heritage Insurance Company  Ref: [1900]
Jurisdiction: AAA - Dallas, TX
Client: EDS-National Heritage Insurance Company
Nature Of Case: Texas Department Of Health claims that National Health/EDS improperly billed development and other costs. Determination of substantial completion of installed computer system. Status and significance of CMS audit of State Medicare/Medicaid System.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Expert Report.
Deposition Testimony.
Trial Testimony
Law Firm: Hughes & Luce-Dallas
Disposition: Complete October 2004.

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: ERP Software Implementation
Case Name: Ocean Garden Products, Inc. v. IBM Global Services, a Division of International Business Machines Corporation  Ref: [2000]
Jurisdiction: US District Court-California Southern District
Client: IBM Corporation
Nature Of Case: Ocean Garden Products claims Breach of Contract and Fraud by IBM during the selection and implementation of the QAD ERP software to replace a non-Y2K compliant legacy system.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Expert Report.
Technology consultant.
Law Firm: Quinn Emanuel Urquhart Oliver & Hedges-Los Angeles, CA
Disposition: Complete August 2003

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Web Site Development
Case Name: Uncle Henry’s Inc. v. Plaut Consulting Inc. and Edgewing, a Division of Plaut Consulting, Inc.  Ref: [2100]
Jurisdiction: US District Court - Maine
Client: Plaut Consulting, Inc.
Nature Of Case: Uncle Henry's claims Breach of Contract for the development of a classified advertising eCommerce Web Site using a Microsoft development environment.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Expert Report.
Testimony at Trial.
Internet Technology consultant.
Law Firm: Lynch, Brewer, Hoffman & Sands-Boston, MA and Verrill & Dana - Portland Me
Disposition: Complete April 2003.

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Software Systems Development
Case Name: La Touraine, Inc. v. Navisite, Inc., Formerly known as Jupiter Hosting, Inc.  Ref: [2125]
Jurisdiction: American Arbitration Association-San Francisco
Client: La Touraine, Inc.
Nature Of Case: La Touraine contracted with Navisite to develop an Internet website Content Management System (CMS) and to host a number of websites operated by LaTouraine. LaTouraine claims that the CMS developed by Navisite was incomplete and had been misrepresented. LaTouraine claims that Navisite shut down LaTouraine websites.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Expert Report
Deposition Testimony
Trial Testimony
Law Firm: Asaro Keagy
Disposition: Complete - January 2009

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Class Action
Case Name: Cornn, et. Al- Class Action. v. United Parcel Service, Inc.  Ref: [2150]
Jurisdiction: California-Northern District
Client: Class Action Plaintiffs
Nature Of Case: Plaintiffs claim that UPS failed to pay them for various classes of time worked.
Services Provided: Expert consultant
Damages Data Base Expert
Technical expert concerning production of computerized work and payroll records. Design, load and operate relational data base system to process and analyze 400 million records produced in electronic form.
Law Firm: Kershaw, Cutter, Ratinoff & York
Disposition: Complete January 2007

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: ERP Software Implementation
Case Name: Styling Technology Corporation v. Arthur Anderson LLP et. al.  Ref: [2200]
Jurisdiction: Arizona-Superior Court Maricopa County
Client: Styling Technology Corporation
Nature Of Case: Styling Technology retained Arthur Anderson to design and implement Oracle financial systems. Styling claims that Arthur Anderson failed to deliver in a timely manner and when delivered, the system failed to work.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Analysis of Oracle system selection and implementation.
Law Firm: Grant & Eisenhofer
Disposition: Complete December 2003.

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Software Copyright Infringement
Case Name: Medinformatix, Inc. V. AcerMed, Inc.  Ref: [2250]
Jurisdiction: JAMS - Los Angeles California
Client: AcerMED Inc.
Nature Of Case: Mediformatix claims that Acermed infringed it's Copyright on a Medical Office management system developed by Medinformatix when AcerMed developed a competing system. Medinformatix also claims that Acermed misappropriated its trade secrets relating to the Microsoft SQL data base used by the AcerMed system.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Expert Report.
Deposition Testimony
Trial Testimony
Review and evaluate Microsoft SQL data bases used by both systems.
Law Firm: Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth-Newport Beach, CA
Disposition: Complet March 2007.

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: ERP Software Implementation
Case Name: ChartOne, Inc. v. Netcube Systems, Inc.  Ref: [2300]
Jurisdiction: AAA - San Jose
Client: ChartOne, Inc.
Nature Of Case: Failed software implementation. ChartOne alleges that Netcube failed to fulfill its obligations during an engagement involving PeopleSoft computer software.
Services Provided: Designated Expert
Law Firm: Miller Morton Caillat & Nevis-SJ
Disposition: Complete June 2004

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Software Systems Development
Case Name: Computer Business Applications, Inc. v. Melville Corporation  Ref: [2400]
Jurisdiction: California-Central District
Client: Computer Business Applications, Inc. - Plaintiff./Cross Defendant
Nature Of Case: Contracts dispute involving claims that a merchandising software system was defective.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Expert Report.
Deposition Testimony.
Testimony at Trial.
Review system technology, implementation issues, possible defects, corrective efforts, costs and impacts.
Law Firm: Perkins Coie-Los Angeles, CA
Disposition: Complete September 1994.

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Class Action
Case Name: Mulligan - Class Action v. Pacific Bell Telephone Company  Ref: [2450]
Jurisdiction: California Superior Court-Alameda County
Client: Mulligan - Class Rep.
Nature Of Case: PacBell is accused of erroneously charging Wire Pro inside wiring maintenance charges
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Design relational data base to collect and analyze information for 7 million users of the PacBell Wirepro service.
Law Firm: The Sturdevant Law Firm-SF
Disposition: Complete June 2004.

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Patent Infringement
Case Name: DE Technologies, Inc. v. Dell, Inc.  Ref: [2500]
Jurisdiction: US Virginia - Wester District
Client: DE Tech
Nature Of Case: De Tech claims infringement of United States Patents Nos. 6,460,020 and 6,845,364 ("the '020 Patent" and "the '364 Patent" respectively) both entitled "Universal Shopping Center for International Operation."
Services Provided: Damages Data base Consultant.
Consultant for acquisition of damages data from Dell data bases. Create damages data base.
Law Firm: Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi
Disposition: Complete - December 2006

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Patent Infringement
Case Name: Intergraph Hardware Technologies Company v. Dell, Inc., Hewlett-Packard Company and Gateway, Inc.  Ref: [2550]
Jurisdiction: US District - Marshall TX.
Client: Intergraph Hardware Technologies Company
Nature Of Case: Intergraph claims infringement of it's Patent 4,899,275 entitled Cache-MMU System; Patent 4,933,835 entitled Apparatus for Maintaining Consistency of a Cache Memory with a Primary Memory and Patent 5,091,846 entitled Cache Providing Caching/Non-Caching Write-Through and Copyback Modes …
Services Provided: Damages data base data verification consultant
Law Firm: Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi
Disposition: Complete August 2004.

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Class Action
Case Name: Harp - Class Action v. Quest Communications  Ref: [2600]
Jurisdiction: Oregon-Circuit Court Multnomah County
Client: Harp - Class Rep.
Nature Of Case: Quest Communications is accused of erroneously charging roaming charges for Cellular phone calls.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Damage Calculations From Computerized Records
Law Firm: Northwest Lawfirm-Portland, OR
Disposition: Complete April 2005

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Software Copyright Infringement
Case Name: IEA Software, Inc. and Community ISP, Inc. v. Whole ISP, Brian Krabach; Todd Meyers  Ref: [2650]
Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court-Washington - Eastern District
Client: Community ISP
Nature Of Case: Community ISP alleges Copyright Infringement regarding software program, data bases and text manuals.
Services Provided: Designated Expert
Expert Report
Law Firm: Preston, Gates & Ellis-Spokane
Disposition: Complete January 2005

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: ERP Software Implementation
Case Name: Reference Pathology Services, Inc. v. Soft Computer Consultants  Ref: [2800]
Jurisdiction: Florida-American Arbitration Association-Tampa
Client: Reference Pathology Services, Inc.
Nature Of Case: Failed Medical Laboratory Software implementation. Issues included system architecture, system functional capabilities, data conversion, system bugs and system reliability.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Expert Report.
Deposition Testimony.
Testimony at Trial.
Law Firm: Trenam, Scharf, Barkin, Fry, O'Neill & Mullis-Tampa
Disposition: Complete February 2003

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Theft Of Software Trade Secrets
Case Name: Move Management, Inc. v. Relocation Management Worldwide, Inc. and Armstrong Transfer and Storage Company, Inc.  Ref: [2900]
Jurisdiction: Colorado-Jefferson County
Client: Move Management, Inc.
Nature Of Case: Move Management claims that Relocation Management used Move Management Trade Secrets during the development of a competing Web Site.
Services Provided: Neutral Designated Expert.
Expert Report.
Deposition Testimony.
Review and compare Web sites, source code and SQL data bases.
Law Firm: Brownstein Hyatt & Farber-Denver; Schwartz & Goldberg-Denver; Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs-Memphis
Disposition: Complete December 2003.

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Support Services
Case Name: Verizon Business Network Services, Inc. v. AT & T Corporation  Ref: [2950]
Jurisdiction: AAA - New York City
Client: Verizon Business Networks
Nature Of Case: Verizon claims that AT & T wrongfully terminated it's contract to provide support for networks operated by At & T.
Services Provided: Designated Expert
Law Firm: DLA Piper
Disposition: Complete- March 2008

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: ERP Software Implementation
Case Name: Parrot Ice Products v. Oracle Corporation  Ref: [3000]
Jurisdiction: Texas-District Court of Harris County
Client: Parrot Ice Products, Inc.
Nature Of Case: Failed software selection. Parrot Ice claims that Oracle Corporation represented that the Oracle applications software could be used to operate the business. Parrot Ice claims that the software sold to Parrot was not applicable to its business and could not be used.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Expert Report.
Deposition Testimony.
Law Firm: Doyle, Restrepo, Harvin & Robbins-Houston
Disposition: Complete July 2005

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: ERP Software Implementation
Case Name: Farouk Systems, Inc. v. Oracle Corporation  Ref: [3050]
Jurisdiction: US District Court Houston Division
Client: Farouk Systems, Inc.
Nature Of Case: Farouk Systems claims that Oracle sold a defective ERP software system.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Technical consultant.
Law Firm: Simpson & Brenner-San Diego
Disposition: Complete October, 2004

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: False Advertising
Case Name: Crystal Decisions, Inc. v. Actuate Corporation  Ref: [3150]
Jurisdiction: US Northern District-San Jose Division
Client: Crystal Decisions, Inc.
Nature Of Case: Crystal Decisions is seeking a Preliminary Injunction to bar Actuate Corporation from making false advertising claims.
Services Provided: Designated Expert. Expert Report.
Testimony at Trial.
Product capability evaluation. Expert presentation. Expert Declarations.
Law Firm: Hopkins & Carley-San Jose
Disposition: Complete July 2002

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Software Copyright Infringement
Case Name: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. And Nissan North America, Inc. v. Nissan Computer Corporation  Ref: [3250]
Jurisdiction: California-Central District
Client: Nissan Computer Corporation
Nature Of Case: Nissan Computer Corporation operates an Internet website under the registered domain name of nissan.com. Nissan Motor Co. claims Copyright dilution by Nissan Computer Corporation due to its use of the nissan.com domain.
Services Provided: Designated expert.
Expert report.
Consulting Technical Expert.
Review and analyze website traffic logs and statistics.
Law Firm: Techmark-San Jose, CA
Disposition: Complete November, 2002.

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Theft Of Software Trade Secrets
Case Name: H&S Rehabilitative Treatment Services, Inc. v. da Vinci Motion Graphics  Ref: [3350]
Jurisdiction: OK-Oaklahoma County District Court
Client: da Vinci Motion Graphics
Nature Of Case: H&S claims misappropriation of trade secrets and violation of a Non-Disclosure Agreement by da Vinci.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Expert Report.
Deposition Testimony.
Testimony at Trial.
Review features and functions of party's software products.
Law Firm: Klinge, Brown & Roberts-Oklahoma City, OK
Disposition: Complete April 2002.

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Theft Of Software Trade Secrets
Case Name: Computer Management Consultants, Inc. vs. Computer Information Specialist, Inc.  Ref: [3400]
Jurisdiction: Circuit Court - Tampa Florida
Client: Computer Management Consultants, Inc.
Nature Of Case: Computer Management Consultants entered into a contract to sell computer software source/object code to Computer Information Specialist. Computer Management Consultants claims that Computer Information Specialist breached the contract by not completing the purchase and using knowledge gained to develop a comparable system.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Expert Report.
Deposition Testimony.
Law Firm: Trenam, Scharf, Barkin, Fry, O'Neill & Mullis-Tampa
Disposition: Complete April 2006

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Theft Of Software Trade Secrets
Case Name: Data Direct Networks, Inc. v. Transoft Technology Corporation  Ref: [3500]
Jurisdiction: Superior Court, State of California - County of Santa Barbara
Client: Data Direct Networks, Inc.
Nature Of Case: Computer Software Trade Secrets. Data Direct claims theft of trade secrets in the form of computer software for the control of Storage Area Network (SAN) software and business plans by Transoft.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Technical consultant.
Analysis of electronic discovery materials. Review and analysis of programming source code, email (including attachments) and system backup data files.
Law Firm: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe-Los Angeles, CA
Disposition: Complete January 2000.

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Software Systems Development
Case Name: FlexiInternational Software, Inc. - Claimant v. Dataworks, Epicor and Platinum Software  Ref: [3600]
Jurisdiction: California-American Arbitration Association-SF
Client: FlexiInternational Software, Inc.
Nature Of Case: Parties entered into a software license/development agreement. Parties dispute software development process, features implemented and development schedule.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Expert Report.
Deposition Testimony.
Review project documents, evaluate management of project and contract performance.
Law Firm: The Banchero Law Firm-San Francisco, CA
Disposition: Complete February 2001.

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Theft Of Software Trade Secrets
Case Name: Multico Rating Systems v. (Name withheld by request)  Ref: [3650]
Jurisdiction: AAA-Washington State
Client: Names Confidential
Nature Of Case: Trade Secrets. Multico claims that (confidential) used proprietary information to develop competing insurance rating software.
Services Provided: Designated Expert
Expert Report.
Law Firm: Preston, Gates & Ellis-Spokane
Disposition: Complete January 2005

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Software Copyright Infringement
Case Name: National Airmotive v. Oracle Corp., Avanti Systems, Inc., James Greenwood and Gregory Stachnick  Ref: [3700]
Jurisdiction: California-Northern District
Client: National Airmotive Corporation, Rolls Royce
Nature Of Case: National owns rights to computer source code. Oracle acquired code via. Former employee. National claims that Oracle is marketing a computer system which incorporated its intellectual property.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Expert Report.
Program/system source code analysis.
Law Firm: Anderson Kill & Olick - New York City, NY
Disposition: Complete June 2001.

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: ERP Software Implementation
Case Name: Large Internet DSL Provider v. International Consulting Firm  Ref: [3800]
Jurisdiction: na
Client: Internet DSL Service Provider
Nature Of Case: International Consulting Form retained to select, modify, install and implement "back office" systems to support DSL service requirements.
Services Provided: Technical Expert.
Expert Computer Consulting and analysis. Evaluate project management system, reporting and status of contract deliverables. Obtain and review machine readable project files, documents and reporting systems. Systems included Siebel, Portal, Vitria and Oracle data bases.
Law Firm: Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth-Newport Beach, CA
Disposition: Complete January 2002

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: eCommerce Web Site Development
Case Name: Solv Corporation v. PurchasePro.com  Ref: [3900]
Jurisdiction: American Arbitration Association - Las Vegas, Nevada
Client: Solv Corporation - Altlana, GA
Nature Of Case: Solv developed software for PurchasePro.com. Solv alleges that PurchasPro wrongfully terminated contract for Internet eCommerce web site development.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Expert Report.
Litigation Support.
Review program development standards.
Law Firm: Weil & Lee-Anaheim, CA
Disposition: Complete September 2001.

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Software Package Implementation
Case Name: SS&C v. AF Investmentos  Ref: [3950]
Jurisdiction: AAA Arbitration - New York
Client: AF Investmentos
Nature Of Case: Portfolio Management software purchased by AF Investmentos was defective.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Consulting Technical Expert.
Evaluate system requirements, technical representations and data base architecture. Review and evaluate project management system, reporting, status and performance.
Law Firm: Dorsey & Whitney-Minneapolis, MN
Disposition: Complete February 2001

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Software Package Implementation
Case Name: New England Air Systems, Inc. v. ePartners, Inc. and Solomon Software, Inc.  Ref: [4100]
Jurisdiction: MA-State Court
Client: epartners
Nature Of Case: Contracts dispute involving claims that Solomon software system was defective.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Technical consultant.
Law Firm: Foley, Hoag & Eliot-Boston, MA
Disposition: Complete March 2002

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Software Systems Development
Case Name: Dan Trust v. Hollie B. Smith, Jerome F. Brasch, and Horizon Healthcare Technologies  Ref: [4150]
Jurisdiction: Iowa District Court-Polk County
Client: Dan Trusts
Nature Of Case: Dan Trust purchased an ownership interest in Horizon Healthcare Technologies. Issues included software system development, project management, system quality and bug reporting and representations made when purchasing a software development company.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Litigation support.
Law Firm: Dickinson, Mackman, Tyler & Hagen
Disposition: Complete September 2001.

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Software Package Implementation
Case Name: Ladd Industries v. Accunet, Inc. and Solomon Software, Inc.  Ref: [4200]
Jurisdiction: Ohio-Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas
Client: Confidential
Nature Of Case: Ladd purchased Solomon Software system from Accunet. Ladd Industries claims that software was defective and was not suited for its business needs.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Consulting Technical Expert.
Review and evaluate system requirements, project management and implementation results. Pre-Trial Discovery.
Law Firm: Rendigs, Fry, Kiely & Dennis-Cincinnati, OH
Disposition: Complete May 2002.

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Software Systems Development
Case Name: Associates in Ophthalmology v. First Insight Corp.  Ref: [4250]
Jurisdiction: US-Pennsylvania-Western District
Client: Associates in Ophthalmology, Ltd.
Nature Of Case: Software purchased for Ophthalmology group was defective and did not perform as represented.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Expert Report.
Law Firm: Monte & McGraw-Skippack, PA
Disposition: Complete February 2002.

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Internet Security/Hacking
Case Name: United States Of America v. Stephen Lynch
Stephen Lynch v. Omaha World-Herald  Ref: [4300]
Jurisdiction: Nebraska - US District
Client: Lynch, Stephen
Nature Of Case: Internet Web security. Access to a protected Website without authorization causing damage.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Expert Report.
Deposition Testimony.
Review and analysis of computer hard disk, Analysis of Web Server and Firewall Logs,
Law Firm: Fitzgerald, Schorr, Barmettler & Brennan-Omaha, NE
Disposition: Criminal Case Complete August 2001
Civil Suit - Complete February 2004.

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Internet Pornography
Case Name: State Of Washington Pl. v. Michael Leavell Def.  Ref: [4350]
Jurisdiction: Superior Court, State of Washington - County of Okanogan
Client: M. Leavell - Defendant
Nature Of Case: Internet Pornography. Unlawful Possession of Depictions of Minors Engaged In Sexually Explicit Conduct, RCW 9.68A.070
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Expert Report.
Testimony at Trial.
Pre-Trial consulting. Acquisition of computer hard disk. Search for and analyze hard disk contents for email, browser cache contents and other files related to the action. Present testimony concerning the contents and validity of conclusions to be drawn from the contents of the seized hard disk.
Law Firm: Roger A. Castelda, Inc., P.S-Tonasket WA
Disposition: Complete November 2000.

Mediation Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Software Systems Development
Case Name: Dispute over a thirty million dollar computer system that the State of Montana contends does not perform as required. Unisys, the supplier, contended that the program worked as required.  Ref: [4400]
Jurisdiction: State Of Montana
Client: State Of Montana and UNISYS Corporation
Nature Of Case: State of Montana contracted for Unisys to develop a software program to handle various taxes collected by the Montana Department of Revenue, including tracking payments and account balances and processing of refunds.
Services Provided: Mediation Support.
To mediate the dispute involving damages for current delays in the project and to create a process for preventing problems in the performance of the balance of the contract.
Law Firm: All Firm
Disposition: Complete October 2001.

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Internet Pornography
Case Name: United States of America v. Anthony Marchand, M.D.  Ref: [4450]
Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court - New Jersey
Client: Anthony Marchand, M.D.
Nature Of Case: Internet Child Pornography. Technical issues presented by Ashcroft v. Free Speech Supreme Court Decision where Child Pornography created by virtual means is protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Forensic Analysis of Electronic Media
Expert Report.
Testimony at Trial
Law Firm: Epstein, Becker & Green-Newark, NJ
Disposition: Complete October 2003.

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Internet Pornography
Case Name: United States of America v. Ronald Elmquist  Ref: [4500]
Jurisdiction: US District Court - Western District of Missouri-Western Division
Client: Elmquist, R.
Nature Of Case: US claims that a computer siezed from Elmquist contained illegal Internet Pornography. Elmquist claims serious chain of custody issues exist with evidence.
Services Provided: Designated Forensic Expert
Forensic Analysis of Electronic Media
Expert Report
Law Firm: Wyrsch, Hobbs & Mirakain
Disposition: Complete October 2009

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Employment Age/Other Discrimination
Case Name: Michiko Hall v. Rockwell International Corporation  Ref: [4550]
Jurisdiction: Superior Court-County of Los Angeles
Client: Michiko Hall
Nature Of Case: Employment Discrimination. Unlawful Termination.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Document discovery requirements. Review of Rockwell operations for relevant information in order to prepare production requests.
Law Firm: Dayton B. Parcells, Los Angeles, CA
Disposition: Complete June 1994

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Theft Of Software Trade Secrets
Case Name: Internet/Broadband Hardware/Software Co. v. IP Platform Co.  Ref: [4600]
Jurisdiction: California-Northern District
Client: Internet/Broadband Hardware/Software Co.
Nature Of Case: Key employees move to new company. Allegations involve theft of trade secrets and proprietary knowledge.
Services Provided: Consulting Technical Expert.
Pre-filing. Examination of computer hard disk contents.
Law Firm: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe-Los Angeles, CA
Disposition: Complete June 2002

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Theft Of Software Trade Secrets
Case Name: Process Specialties, Inc. - Pl. v. Sematech, Inc. - Def.  Ref: [4650]
Jurisdiction: California-Eastern District
Client: Process Specialities, Inc.
Nature Of Case: Trade secrets
Services Provided: Technical Expert.
Declaration concerning the usability of certain computer file formats as a medium for data produced during discovery phase.
Law Firm: Herum, Crabtree, Brown, Dyer, Zolezza & Terpstra-Stockton, CA
Disposition: Complete June 2001

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Theft Of Intellectual Property
Case Name: R & R Technologies v. Westerman, Inc.  Ref: [4700]
Jurisdiction: Texas District Court - Nueces County
Client: R And R Technologies
Nature Of Case: R and R Claims that Westerman pirated computer software and designs for hardware which constituted valuable R & R intellectual property.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Law Firm: The Wyatt Law Firm
Disposition: Complete January 2006

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Employment Age/Other Discrimination
Case Name: Aguiniga, Church, Aleesa , Morgan v. Hewlett-Packard Company  Ref: [4750]
Jurisdiction: US District-Colorado
Client: Aguiniga, Church, Aleesa , Morgan
Nature Of Case: Employees were terminated for allegedly violating company policy concerning the use of Email system to transmit sexually explicit material.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Review Internet communications including email, usage and policies.
Law Firm: Secor Law-Denver, CO
Disposition: Complete January 2001.

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Computer Data Forensic Analysis
Case Name: Jaramillo v. Ford Motor Co. et al  Ref: [4800]
Jurisdiction: California-Northern District
Client: Jaramillo
Nature Of Case: Ford Explorer rollover.
Services Provided: Forensic Computer Expert.
Forensic duplication of computer hard disk for analysis.
Law Firm: Stritmatter Kessler Whelan Withey Coluccio
Disposition: Complete June 2003.

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Theft Of Software Trade Secrets
Case Name: Manhattan Software v. Jean Kasem and Little Miss Liberty  Ref: [4850]
Jurisdiction: Superior Court-County of Los Angeles
Client: Kasem, Jean and Little Miss Liberty
Nature Of Case: Manhattan Software claims Misappropriation of Trade Secrets and Conversion of Internet purchasing coordination software.
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Review computer source code and related documents.
Law Firm: Krane & Smith - Encino, CA
Disposition: Complete September 2002

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Theft Of Intellectual Property
Case Name: Yoon Vs. Palobueno  Ref: [4900]
Jurisdiction: New York-Supreme Court - NY County
Client: Palobueno, N.V. Ltd., Falcon Properties
Nature Of Case: Evicted tenant claims damages from landlord for lost or destroyed property including computers and intellectual property (program source code).
Services Provided: Designated Expert.
Law Firm: White Fleischner & Fino-NYC
Disposition: Complete February 2004

Expert Engagement:
Type Of Matter: Theft Of Software Trade Secrets
Case Name: Abb Power T&D Company v. Alstom ESCA Corporation  Ref: [4950]
Jurisdiction: US Northern District-San Jose Division
Client: Alstom ESCA Corporation
Nature Of Case: Misappropriation of Trade Secrets.
Services Provided: Forensic Computer Expert.
Forensic Analysis of computer hard disk contents in support of trial activities.
Law Firm: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe-Menlo Park, CA
Disposition: Complete January 2003

 

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Professional Associations and Achievements

  • Instructor - UCLA - Computer Technology
  • Commissioner, East Side Fire District - Harrison, Idaho
  • Selected Outstanding Alumnus by the School of Business Administration, California State Polytechnic University
  • Member Coeur d'Alene Rotary Club.
  • Served on Rotary International District Foundation Committee
  • Past President, Secretary and Member of the Board, Northridge Rotary Club.
  • Past President, Secretary and Director, Data Processing Management Association.
  • Hold the CDP designation (Certified Data Processor).
  • Member, Idaho State Bar Fee Arbitration Panel