Do you have a case involving a contract and you wonder if the document has been altered? Do you have a question whether the decedent in your case actually signed a holographic will? Maybe the key documents in your case have been cut and pasted or the authenticity of your client’s signature will be the deciding factor in your case.
In today’s electronic world you need more than just a handwriting expert – you need a forensic document examiner. If you have questions about the authenticity of a document or signature – or you just need extra knowledge on validating documents – please join Mike Wakshull for a comprehensive review of the legal aspects of forensic document examination. The main topics covered include the role of the forensic document examination, the scientific approach to handwriting identification, legal aspects of document examination, legal issues that document examiners solve, court exhibits and how to select a document examiner. Mr. Wakshull also addresses the types of documents examined, variability of handwriting, ASTM 1658, handwriting exemplars, legal standards for court admissibility, the Kuhmo Tire & Frye test, generally accepted practices, original documents, the best evidence, the comparison model, Adobe Photoshop and SKEET.
Michael N. Wakshull has been involved with forensic document examination since 1983. He is currently the President and Sr. Consultant of Q9 Consulting where he concentrates on forensic document examination as well as management consulting and training focused on risk based quality implementation of products, processes, and projects in biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Practice Areas: Business Law | Criminal Law | Employment Law | Intellectual Property | Litigation | Personal Injury | Real Property | Trusts and Estates | Bankruptcy
State Accreditations: California (CA)