Expert Witness Testimony and Litigation Support for Crypto Fraud, Breach Forensics, and Cybersecurity
At Petronella Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, our primary focus is providing expert witness testimony and litigation support for law firms handling complex cases involving cryptocurrency fraud, cybercrime, data breaches, and security risks. With our headquarters in Raleigh, NC, we serve law firms globally, offering authoritative insight and technical expertise to help them navigate the evolving challenges posed by cyber threats and digital financial crimes and ultimately win more cases.
Our expert witness services are designed to provide clear, comprehensive testimony in court, backed by deep technical knowledge and forensic analysis. We specialize in cases that involve the theft of digital assets, cryptocurrency exchanges, romance or pig butchering scams, SIM swap fraud, business email compromise, and cybersecurity breaches, ensuring law firms are equipped with the strongest possible evidence for their legal cases.
Our Core Expert Witness Services
Expert Witness Testimony in Crypto Fraud Litigation
We provide expert testimony in legal proceedings related to cryptocurrency fraud, including cases involving the theft of digital assets from exchanges such as Coinbase. Our experts explain complex technical concepts to attorneys, judges and juries, breaking down how fraud occurred, the forensic evidence involved, and the implications for liability. This includes cases where clients seek to recover stolen assets or litigate against entities that enabled fraudulent activity.
SIM Swap Fraud Litigation and Recovery
As recognized leaders in SIM swap fraud cases, we provide critical expert testimony in lawsuits against negligent phone carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon. Our team has successfully supported law firms in recovering digital assets lost through SIM swap attacks, and our testimony helps establish the carrier's responsibility in safeguarding their customers' data and assets.
Breach Forensics and Incident Response
Our forensic analysis services are a crucial element of our expert witness testimony. After a cybersecurity breach, we conduct detailed forensic investigations and security risk assessments, to determine the cause, scope, and impact of the attack. Whether the breach involves intellectual property theft, ransomware, or data exfiltration, we gather the evidence law firms need to build strong legal cases. We then provide expert testimony that links the forensic findings to the legal arguments, enabling firms to establish fault, damages, and negligence.
Security Risk Assessments and Proactive Cyber Defense
Beyond investigating breaches, we also provide expert witness testimony services to audit existing cybersecurity controls, security risk assessments and penetration tests. Our testimony often centers around whether adequate security controls were in place or if lapses in security controls or misconfigurations contributed to a breach. By leveraging our 4 Pillars Security risk assessments, law firms can demonstrate whether a party was compliant with industry standards and regulatory obligations, such as CMMC, NIST, HIPAA, ADA, FTC, GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC or CCPA, further strengthening their case.
Why Choose Petronella for Consulting and Expert Witness Testimony?
Deep Technical Expertise: Our team includes seasoned professionals with expertise in cybersecurity, cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, compliance, and forensic investigation. This expertise ensures that our testimony is not only technically sound but also clear and understandable to non-technical audiences, including attorneys, judges and juries.
Extensive Litigation Experience: We have supported numerous high-profile cases, providing expert testimony that has been instrumental in securing favorable outcomes for law firms and their clients. Our ability to translate technical details into compelling, legally-relevant testimony sets us apart in the field of digital forensics.
Trusted by Law Firms and Law Enforcement: Petronella’s certified experts are frequently called upon by both law firms and law enforcement agencies to provide testimony and consulting services in complex cybercrime cases. Our thorough investigations and expert opinions are backed by rigorous analysis and years of practical experience in the field.
Global Reach with Local Expertise: Although based in Raleigh, NC, our firm serves law firms globally, offering expertise in cases spanning jurisdictions and regulatory environments. Whether assisting with U.S.-based cybercrime / fraud cases or international cryptocurrency investigations, we provide the knowledge and experience necessary to help attorneys win more cases.
Additional Services in Support of Litigation:
- Cryptocurrency Fraud Litigation & Asset Recovery: Our experts assist in the recovery of stolen digital assets from major cryptocurrency exchanges, leveraging advanced forensic tools and legal expertise.
- Compliance and Regulatory Consultation: In addition to forensic investigations, we provide expert consultation on cryptocurrency compliance, cybersecurity standards, and legal requirements. This service is particularly valuable in cases involving regulatory scrutiny or allegations of non-compliance.
- Asset Protection Strategies: We help law firms and their clients develop and implement robust cybersecurity measures to protect digital assets from theft and fraud. Our proactive strategies can also form the basis for expert testimony on the adequacy of a client’s cybersecurity framework.
At Petronella Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, we are committed to helping law firms succeed in the courtroom by offering detailed, expert witness testimony supported by thorough forensic analysis and an understanding of the legal complexities involved in cybercrime and cryptocurrency cases.
Whether your firm is pursuing a case related to crypto fraud, investigating a breach, or ensuring compliance with cybersecurity regulations, our experts stand ready to provide the testimony and support you need to win your case.
