I do sometimes serve as a consultant for law firms in software related cases. Below is a brief overview of the highlights of my experience in this area:


Areas of Expertise

    • Computer Security & Computer Forensics

    • Software Architecture and Development

    • Windows, Linux, and Unix Operating systems

    • Software copyright and patent infringement

  • Litigation Support Experience

    • Throughout 2005 I worked on multiple patents involved in AVG vs. Microsoft on behalf of the firm of McKool Smith. This involved careful analysis of millions of lines of source code. My involvement spanned 3 patents, working as the primary (testifying) expert for one patent, and consulting/research work on the other two.
    • Early in 2006 I worked on Harrison vs. Comtech Solutions Worldwide inc. on behalf of the firm of Winthrop & Weinstine. This case involved copyright infringement allegations.
    • In the spring of 2006 I worked on The Weidt Group vs. Cold Spring Granite company . Software dispute on behalf of the firm of Winthrop & Weinstine.
    • In late 2006 I worked with pre trial investigations relating to alleged computer crime incidents for Ogles Law Firm.
    • In 2007 I worked on the in the Countryman vs. NextMedia inc. case on behalf of the firm Siebman, Reynolds, Burg, & Phillips. This case involved allegations of computer intrusion.
    • In late 2007 through the summer 2008, I worked on the Virnetx vs. Microsoft case on behalf of the firm of McDermott, Will, and Emery. This case involved over 500 gigabytes of source code found in several million files and 10's of millions of lines of code.
    • In 2008-2009 I worked on the SSL Services LLC vs. Citrix Systems Inc. case on behalf of Dickstein and Shapiro LLC.
    • In 2009 I began work on multiple cases involving a single patent for the firm of Ethridge Law Group.
    • I do occasional pro bono work helping local police departments analyze computer related evidence.
    Sample of firms I have worked with
      • McKool Smith (multiple patents)
      • Winthrop & Weinstine (multiple cases)
      • Ogles Law Firm
      • Siebman, Reynolds, Burg & Phillips
      • McDermott, Will, & Emory
      • Dickstein and Shapiro
      • Ethridge Law Group

    Summary of credentials
    Along with experience in litigation support, I have over 15 years of experience in the IT profession, ranging from software engineering to upper management. I am the author of 10 computer science related     books, and hold most of the major computer industry certifications (MCP, MCT, MCSE, MCAD, MCDBA, etc.). I have worked as a subject matter expert for CompTIA in the creation and revision of four of their certification tests (Server+, Linux+, Security+, and CTT+). I have also been named to Who's Who in Science and Engineering, Who's Who in America, and Who's Who in American Education. I have also been a guest speaker at many locations including Harvard Computer Society and the ACM Chapter at Columbia University. I also still do adjunct teaching of computer science courses. You can view my resume/CV resume here.