Specialties

Setec Investigations is one of the nation’s most experienced providers of forensic and investigative services. We work with companies and attorneys to investigate malfeasance, collect electronic evidence in support of misconduct, and certify forensically the nature of, and those responsible for, the abuse. We forensically collect electronic information residing on computer systems, servers, cell phones, and media devices of all types, as well as cloud-based repositories.

Degrees/Licenses

Our team members possess a wealth of education backgrounds, as well as industry specific certifications, including. These include CBE, CCE, CCLO, CCPA, CISSP, CFCE, EnCE, GCIH, GCFE, GPEN, among others.

Formal Education

Setec Investigations' cross-disciplinary team is comprised of computer forensic investigators, attorneys, law enforcement specialists, and seasoned business professionals who possess a wealth of educational backgrounds, including Masters degrees.

Registration and Licenses

EnCase Forensic, EnCase Enterprise, FTK, X-Ways, F-Response, BlackLight, Digital Collector, MacQuisition, Sumuri Recon, Raptor, Nuix, Harvester, Cellebrite UFED, XRY, Oxygen, Paraben, SecureView, Talon, Solo 4, Solo 5, Tableau TD3

Specialties

Forensic accountant. Expert witness testimony on management and financial issues. Accounting malpractice expert. Litigation support. Workout and bankruptcy consultant. Assumes management responsibilities, implements cost controls, negotiates with creditors, and supervises asset liquidation. Acts as a State Court Referee and Receiver, Federal Bankruptcy Trustee, and Examiner. Federal Court Special Master.

Degrees/Licenses

CPA, MBA, CFE, CIRA, CFF.

Formal Education

BA and MBA, Stanford University.

Previous/Current Position

Randy Sugarman, Managing Partner, founded Sugarman & Company LLP in 1977. Mr. Sugarman was previously associated with the national accounting firms of Main Hurdman (now KPMG Peat Marwick) and Kenneth Leventhal & Company (now Ernst & Young).

Prof. Affiliations

Association of Insolvency Accountants, Turnaround Management Association, American Bankruptcy Institute, National Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, California Bankruptcy Forum, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, BASF and California Society of Certified Public Accountants. A founding member of the Turnaround Management Association, where he served on the Board of Directors. Mr. Sugarman also previously served on the Board of Directors of the Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum and on the California Society of Certified Public Accountants' Committee on Taxation.

Prior Expert

Expert witness testimony on management and financial issues in 60+ litigation cases. Appointed State Court Referee and Receiver, Federal Bankruptcy Trustee, Assignee for Benefit of Creditors or Examiner with over 50 years experience.

Specialties

Human factors, ergonomics, personal injury accidents of all types (auto, bicycle, boat, motorcycle, pedestrian, skateboard), slips and falls, healthcare medical device design, medication errors, healthcare malpractice, medication errors, user interface design, warnings, instructions, signage, web and automation design, automation, risk analysis.

Degrees/Licenses

PhD, CPE

Formal Education

B.S., M.A. and Ph.D. in Human Factors and Ergonomics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Previous/Current Position

Founding Principal, Interface Analysis Associates (1993 to Present)
Adjunct Professor, San Jose State University (1993 to Present)
Founding Principal, Human Factors Law LLC (2005 to Present)
Senior Research Associate, San Jose State University Foundation, NASA Ames Research Center (1996 - 2007)
Principal Scientist and Senior Design Research - Aerospace Human Factors, Western Aerospace Labs, Inc., NASA Ames Research Center (1992 - 1996)

Honors/Awards

Past president and Fellow of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Fellow of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA). Outstanding Lecturer of the Year from Davidson College of Engr, SJSU.

Prof. Affiliations

Co-founder of Ergo-X conference, Founder of the International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare. Editor in Chief of Human Factors in Healthcare.

Publications

Published and presented extensively on human factors issues including application of human factors/ergonomics analysis to fields such as healthcare, aviation, work environments and consumer products.

Prior Expert

Please send request for the full legal consultation history.

Specialties

Evidence Solutions' Expert Witnesses provide consulting in Digital, Cell Phone, and Black Box/EDR/EMR Forensics, Trucking, Sports Injury, Accident Reconstruction, Law Enforcement, Greek Fraternity, Real Estate, Product Failure, Aviation, and more.

Specialties

Software and Systems Failure & Fitness for Purpose, IP, Mobiletechnology Patents, Internet, Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies; Computer, Software, Telecommunications, Broadcasting Litigation/Dispute Resolution; Expert Witness, CEDR Mediator, ICC Arbitrator, Expert Determiner.

Degrees/Licenses

Ph.D.; M.Sc.; B.Sc.; CITP; Accredited Member, Forensic Expert Witness Association, Los Angeles Chapter

Previous/Current Position

Castell Consulting, Management and Financial Consultants in Information Technology. Professional ICT Experts and Consultants. Clients say: “Dr Castell is unique in the totally professional and effective way he makes things happen and gets things done for his clients, delivering results, economically, on time, and with high quality implementation”.

Honors/Awards

Medallist, IT Consultant of the Year, BCS Professional Awards. Honored with an interview for Archives of IT Capturing the Past, Inspiring the Future. In-depth experiences of the people who influenced the development of IT in the UK.

Publications

Author of the foundational APPEAL Report (1990). He has written extensively on the issues of ICT professionalism, and standards of presentation and reliability of computer evidence, blockchain and cryptocurrency technology.

Some recent publications:
https://worldfinancialreview.com/i-bitcoin-as-told-to-stephen-castell/
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-33-6470-7_4
https://www.solicitorsjournal.com/sjarticle/Authored%20by%20AI
https://realmedia.press/looks-like-signature-i-never-signed-berrys-rbs/
https://www.bcs.org/articles-opinion-and-research/avoiding-disaster/

To learn more about his recent presentation "Software defects and the Law" (click on 'View Details'), watch the full recording on YouTube.

Prior Expert

Dr Stephen Castell CITP has acted as a leading forensic expert witness in compute software and systems disputes, for over thirty years, including the largest and longest software development cases to have reached the English High Court and the Sydney Supreme Court.

Specialties

Traffic Accident Reconstruction; Human Factors; Biomechanics; Occupant Kinematics; Restraint Systems; Airbags; Vehicle Speed-Time-Position Histories; Crash Data Retrieval; Accident Scene and Vehicle Inspections; Computer Simulations and Animations; Expert Testimony.

Degrees/Licenses

B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Specialties

Dr. Tringale provides expert testimony for cases involving National Contingency Plan compliance, identification of contaminant sources, magnitude and extent of contamination, remedial cost estimates, and allocation of cost and responsibility.

Formal Education

Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1982; M. Eng., Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1979; M.S., Civil Engineering (Engineering Geology), Drexel University, Philadelphia, 1977

Registration and Licenses

Professional Engineer (P.E.) in California and New York

Previous/Current Position

Previous: Director of the Western Region; Current: Senior Consultant

Honors/Awards

American College of Forensic Examiners (Diplomat/Fellow), Chi Epsilon, National Civil Engineering Honor Society; Patent: Acoustic Penetrometer for Subsurface Soil Characterization

Prof. Affiliations

American Society of Civil Engineers; National Ground Water Association; International Society for Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering

Prior Expert

Landfill investigation and closure; Cleanup of 200-acre waterfront site; Investigation and remediation of a 5-mile-long plume of contaminated groundwater emanating from beneath a manufacturing facility; Investigation and remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated at a metal-parts fabrication plant; Site investigation and remediation program at an industrial site

Specialties

Dr. Roberts began his career as a Neuropsychiatric Technician in the United States Army in 1972 and has been working in the field since that time. He has over 39 years of experience as a Forensic Psychologist and Neuropsychologist. 4000 cases and over 400 depositions, 100 trials. Brain injury, Personal Injury; Post Traumatic Stress; Wrongful Termination; Sexual Harassment; Disability; Discrimination; Drug & Alcohol; Toxic Exposure; Mental Capacities; Workplace injuries; Testamentary Capacity; Malingering, NIED; IIED.

Degrees/Licenses

Lic. Psychologist PSY8334, CA Board of Psychology, Board Certified in Forensic Psychology, American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP); Lic Psychologist, No 1647, Hawaii; Interjurisdictional Practice Cert (IPC); Professional Qualification in Psychology (CPQ); Lic. Psychologist PY0939, Nevada Board of Psychology.

Formal Education

Ph.D, M.A. California School of Professional Psychology

Registration and Licenses

California, Hawaii, and Nevada

Honors/Awards

Board Certified in the following areas: Forensic Psychology, Neuropsychology, Traumatic Stress, Disability, Pain Management, Medical Psychotherapy and Psychopharmacology. Fellow, American Board of Forensic Psychology.

Prof. Affiliations

American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)

Specialties

Work primarily with attorneys practicing in trusts and estates, probate, and real estate on legal matters requiring identification of next-of-kin.
Family tree reconstruction of complete families or select branches of interest.
Identification of unknown heirs, missing beneficiaries, or interested parties, both domestically and internationally.
Descendancy research to locate contact information for living people.
Verification, completion, or correction of research begun by other parties.
Researchers hold disinterested third-party status, producing independent findings and impartial testimony.
Production of court-ready work product, including affidavits of due diligence, family charts, exhibits, and custom deliverables.

Degrees/Licenses

Our research staff hold the following industry credentials: Accredited Genealogist, Certified Genealogist, Fellow of the American Society of Genealogists, Genetic Genealogy Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), paralegal certificate, court-qualified expert witness
Degrees and fields of study include: Advanced degrees (4 Juris Doctors, 10 Ph.D., 59 MA); BBA/MBA (Marketing, Management); Bachelor’s degrees (with concentrations in Family History, History, Civil War, 19th Century America, Museum Studies, Oral History Art History, English, Linguistics, Anthropology, Photography)
Licenses: Private Investigator
Languages: 32 read, 20 spoken
Our research staff includes many published authors and conference/institute speakers on genealogical topics.