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What is a computer expert witness?

Computer expert witness candidates typically have extensive experience in software development, information technologycomputer engineering, and/or as a computer forensics expert. A computer expert witness needs to not only have substantive expertise but must also possess the ability to explain electronic evidence and technology to a judge and jury. In a high-profile case, or litigation involving a significant financial stake, the legal team may request a specialist with prior expert witness testimony experience.

What types of cases require a computer expert witness?

Court cases requiring computer expert witness services can involve intellectual property litigation, such as software copyright, patent infringement, or trade secret disputes. Law enforcement often use digital forensics experts for criminal investigations involving fraud or electronic discovery.

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What litigation support work might a computer expert witness be expected to perform?

Litigation support by a computer engineering expert could include forensic analyses, authoring expert reports, depositions, and jury trial testimony. In addition, a law firm may request a computer expert for pre-litigation consulting work.

The firm has the experience required to turn a search around quickly and provide qualified candidates that mirror the specifications set by the law firm. Sourcing technology experts for computer patent litigation is a particular area of expertise at Cahn Litigation Services.

Cahn Litigation Services has the experience required to turn a search for a computer expert witness around quickly, providing the right balance of expertise and testimony experience.

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The below expert witness bios represent a small fraction of those Computer experts known by Cahn Litigation Services. These bios are provided to give lawyers a sense of the Computer landscape.