Computer Forensics Experts

Digging Deep into Laptops & Hard Drives

Computers hold vital evidence across civil and criminal cases. PowellPath Group recovers and analyzes data from laptops, desktops, and storage media – including evidence collected by law enforcement – to produce forensic reports that stand up in court. Our experts translate technical findings into plain language, helping attorneys leverage digital proof to strengthen their case strategy.

What We Can Recover

• User documents and files (including deleted content and archives)
• Email stores (Outlook PSTs, MBOX files, webmail exports)
• Internet browsing histories and search queries
• Chat logs and desktop app records
• Operating system logs, registry entries, and event timelines
• USB device connections and file access trails
• Residual data fragments from partially deleted files
• Metadata to verify authorship, access times, and potential tampering

Why Computer Forensics Matters

A thorough computer forensic exam can uncover the story behind the files. We have caught incidents of data theft, proved intellectual property misuse, validated timelines of events, and exposed falsified documents by digging into digital traces. Crucially, we often find gaps or inconsistencies in forensic evidence that others miss. For example, if law enforcement provides a forensic disk image or report, our independent review can reveal exculpatory data or errors in their analysis. This means you gain leverage to draft stronger motions or raise targeted objections – whether it’s challenging the authenticity of a document or demonstrating that key evidence was improperly handled. Every finding is tied back to your legal strategy, creating compelling reports and testimony that explain both content and context to judges and juries.

Our Proven Process

We image each drive using forensically sound tools (write-blockers and industry-standard software like EnCase or FTK) to preserve the data with military-grade precision. Then we systematically analyze key system areas and user files, recovering artifacts down to residual fragments. If opposing counsel or law enforcement has already produced computer evidence, we are fluent in those formats and will verify nothing was overlooked. Our analysis is documented step-by-step, with full chain-of-custody maintained from acquisition to analysis. We can efficiently cull and format relevant data for eDiscovery productions or court orders as needed. The end result is a court-ready report highlighting the critical evidence, backed by clear documentation and expert validation. And if required, our lead examiner – a former U.S. Marine Corps cyber specialist – can provide confident expert witness testimony on our methods and findings.

Case Example

In an intellectual property dispute, PowellPath revealed a departing employee had copied sensitive client files to a USB drive two days before resignation – even after the employee tried to delete traces of the transfer. Metadata and Windows system logs confirmed the file copy activity, leading to a successful injunction that stopped the misuse of trade secrets. In this case, our ability to recover “deleted” evidence and explain its significance gave the attorney the upper hand in court.

Need evidence from a computer or hard drive?

Don’t guess – investigate with confidence. Contact us today for a professional forensic analysis of any computer system in your case, or send over the digital discovery you’ve received for an independent review. We’ll help you uncover every relevant byte and turn it into a legal advantage.