Our Services
Sync Forensics assists attorneys and corporate clients with digital evidence — from collection to courtroom, and everything in between. We excel at getting the technical work right, explaining it clearly, and empowering our clients to maximize their strategic advantage... all so the evidence can do what it needs when it matters most.
Expert Testimony
Forensic analysis, expert reports, and live testimony in arbitration, state, and federal court — technically rigorous, in plain English, and ready for cross. We love building trial demonstratives to increase the impact of our testimony. Our acumen here sets us apart from our competition - just ask our roster of loyal clients.
Neutral Forensics
We frequently serve as a neutral expert — court-appointed or jointly retained — for matters where both sides need the technical work done once, done right, and done by someone with no stake in the outcome.
Cross Examination
We assist counsel with preparing to cross examine opposing experts, at both deposition and trial. We combine our technical and legal skills to write you "ask ready" questions.
Cloud Forensics
Cloud evidence lives in a myriad of places and has its own preservation rules. We handle collection and analysis across Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and more — mail, chat, files, and the audit logs that tie them together — in a defensible way.
Device Forensics
Imaging and analysis across all manner of devices: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and external media. We've handled everything from a bicycle GPS to surveillance DVRs. These devices tell the evidentiary story -- communications, file activity, browsing/searching, location history, deletion and more.
Deletion & Spoliation
Deleted data is often recoverable; when it isn't, the traces left behind still tell a story. We recover deleted files, messages, and browsing artifacts where the underlying data remains, and analyze deletion patterns, wiping tools, and timeline gaps to support or refute spoliation arguments in court.
Structured Data
We provide custom data analytics in matters involving atypical data sources -- think industry-specific databases and applications used for aviation, ecommerce, and banking.
Proactive Consulting
Although most our work is litigation-focused, we regularly assist corporate clients with designing and refining their internal programs around things like forensics and data loss prevention.
Authentication
Authentication and analysis of electronic documents — PDFs, Office files, emails, and images. We examine metadata, revision history, and file structure to assess whether a document is what it claims to be.
How We Work
Most of our clients are attorneys, and most of our engagements are shaped by the legal posture of the matter. A few things worth saying up front:
Scoping and Cost
We proactively scope engagements before the work starts — things like custodians, data sources, date ranges, and an estimate of cost and timeline. We'd rather have a direct conversation about proportionality early than surprise counsel with an invoice later. Matters grow; when they do, we flag it and re-scope before proceeding.
Consulting vs. Testifying Roles
We're comfortable in either role, and we're careful about the distinction. Consulting engagements stay under the work-product umbrella; testifying engagements are scoped and documented with disclosure obligations in mind. If a matter shifts from one to the other, we talk through it with counsel before the posture changes.
Working With In-House IT
In many matters, the client's IT team knows the environment better than anyone. We coordinate with IT on access, account provisioning, and data locations — while keeping the collection and analysis independent, so chain of custody and examiner neutrality aren't in question later.
Deadlines
Forensic work has real timelines — imaging takes as long as imaging takes — but most of the flexibility is in sequencing. When a filing deadline or hearing date is driving the matter, tell us early and we'll structure the engagement to hit it, even if that means delivering preliminary findings first and a full report after.
Success Stories
IP Theft Defense
Retained by defense in a civil trade secrets matter. Analyzed the forensic evidence underlying the plaintiff's large-scale data theft allegations, consulted with counsel through discovery and trial preparation, and testified at trial. The jury returned a verdict for the defense.
Data Spoliation
Identified deliberate data wiping and obfuscation across multiple devices and documented the activity in an expert report; the court imposed monetary sanctions against the opposing party.
Neutral Forensics
Appointed as neutral forensic examiner in a civil matter. Executed the stipulated examination protocol across the identified devices and data sources, produced the reporting specified by the order, and fielded clarifying questions from counsel for both sides.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical timeline for an investigation?
Engagement timelines vary based on data volume and matter complexity. Forensic imaging and preliminary analysis typically takes 3–5 business days, while complex litigation matters may span weeks or months. We prioritize meeting your specific legal deadlines.
Which digital platforms can you analyze?
Our forensic capabilities cover mobile devices (iOS/Android), computers (Windows, macOS), cloud environments (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, AWS), enterprise servers, legacy storage media, and web-based applications. We use industry-standard tools to ensure results are courtroom-ready.
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How is data confidentiality and security handled?
We work in a secure lab with restricted physical and logical access, follow documented chain-of-custody procedures from intake through disposition, and can provide details on our technical controls on request.
Do your forensic experts provide court testimony?
Yes. Our experts are experienced in delivering clear, defensible testimony in deposition and trial. We specialize in translating complex forensic data into plain English that judges and juries can easily understand.
Can you collaborate with our internal IT or other experts?
Absolutely. We frequently act as technical extensions of legal teams, coordinating with internal IT for data scoping while maintaining the independence and expert neutrality required for forensic integrity.
What information is required to start a matter?
To begin, we need a brief case summary, identification of the devices or data accounts involved, and key search criteria. We'll guide you through the initial scoping to ensure all digital evidence is preserved correctly.