Summary

Edward provides litigation support through technology consulting, electronic evidence discovery and expert testimony. His areas of expertise include electronic mail, the Internet, computer networking, contracted IT services as well the business of providing such services.

 

Work History

SurEmail, LLC, CEO 1996 - present

Internet Service Provider - Internet access via dial-up and high speed connections (e.g. T1, Frame Relay, DSL, Cable). Wide area and local networking. E-Mail, Web Design and Hosting.
IT Services - Installation and support for servers, workstations and network attached devices. Design and installation of local and wide area networks and all support equipment. Installation and configuration of operating system along with local and networked applications. System administration of e-mail systems, all Microsoft operating systems, Mac OSX, and many varieties of Unix.
Clients - include law firms, medical clinics, property managers, accountants, manufacturing, and religious organizations.

Wader LLC, Member/Manager 1998 - 2006

Develop and fund ocean related inventions.
Primary work in energy generation.

Information Services Consultant 1991 - 1996

Dynachem 1989 - 1991

Develop and market solder mask products for the printed circuit industry.

IBM 1979 - 1989

Laboratory Management - Invent and enhance manufacturing processes for emerging technologies.

Process Engineering - Install and support manufacturing processes.

Quality Engineering - Evaluate and control manufacturing methods.

Publications

"Data: The Basics of Computer Forensics," www.ExpertLaw.com, 2004

"Context: The Expert Witness in Cyberspace," www.ExpertLaw.com, 2004

"Guest View," Circuits Manufacturing, May 1990

"Electrostatic Application of Liquid Photoimageable Solder Masks," SMTA, 1989

"Solder Masking Equipment, Electrostatics Attract," Technical Advisor, Circuits Manufacturing, May 1989

"Process Optimization for Dry Film Solder Masks," NEPCON West, 1987

4 Proprietary Technical Papers, IBM

Education:

B. S. Biochemistry, University of Minnesota

 

Inventions:

"Hydrocratic Generator" Patent 6,313,545 plus 10 other US and International patents

"Method for Disposal of Waste Fluids," Patent 10357007

9 Proprietary Inventions, IBM

Fiber I. D. Carpet Kit

Fly Light Power Pack, Kensington

 

Biography

Edward founded and serves as CEO of SurEmail, an Internet Service Provider that helps clients integrate the Internet into their business. He also is an independent computer forensics expert who provides electronic evidence discovery and testimony.

Edward is an excellent witness who combines technical knowledge with an ability to communicate in non-technical terms. His maturity brings gravity and credibility to his testimony while his enthusiasm conveys an energy that holds a jury's attention. His teaching experience provides him with the ability to express complex information in an understandable way not only by painting pictures with his words, but also with diagrams, photographs and computer imagery.

While he is an expert in gathering forensic data from computers and the Internet, Edward also is adept at gathering useful information from people. His motto is: data without context is noise. His approachable personality and ability to communicate at a peer level with engineers and technicians enables him to glean information that otherwise might not be discovered.

Edward's has worked with computers for 30 years, starting as an engineer with IBM. He has devoted his career to computers and technology. Edward holds 11 patents and has invented several other devices, including a portable power source for computer peripherals and the world's first portable carpet fiber identification system.

An accomplished public speaker, Edward has spoken at over 100 business meetings and luncheons. He also has taught internet and e-commerce classes at private and state colleges.

Edward earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Minnesota. He lives in Laguna Hills, California with 5 microprocessors and more data and phone lines than any other house in the state.

 

Selected Cases

1998 American Golf Corporation v. Laborers Local #139
Electronic Discovery

1999 BAX Global v. Computer Associates
Interview CA clients, Research CA business practices, Deposition

2004 Silverstein v. Cyveilance, Inc
Testimony on website privacy

2004 San Ysidro School District v. Ceja
Discovery and documentation of banned Internet usage

2004 Kitzmiller v. American Agents Alliance
Electronic Discovery and Deposition

2005 Calip v. Law Office of Clare N. R. Romero, LLC
Discovery and documentation of web-base e-mails from local computer.

2005 Lindquist v. NB Visitors and Convention Bureau
Electronic Discovery

2005 Camco Pacific v. Jon Easter, et al
Electronic Discovery

2006 Verduzco v. Gamble/AHI
Settled before testimony

2006 Feitler v. Infarca
Electronic Discovery

2006 Von Trapp v. City of Santa Ana
Consultation and testimony on validity of electronic data

2006 DPFG v. Zimmerman Group
Electronic Discovery and Documentation

2008 Pacific Oncology v. CFB Investments et al.
Consultation and Testimony

2008 Parco, Inc v. Mike Foster et al.
Electronic Discovery and Documentation

2008 Holl v. Smith
Electronic Discovery and Documentation

2009 Hotels Nevada v. L. A. Pacific Center
Investigation and Testimony

2009 Luna v. Marshal
Investigation and Analysis of Medical Imaging Software

 

Edward Pscheidt
Computer Forensics

24881 Alicia Parkway, #E-325
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 829-5700
edward@pscheidt.com