Our Team
Laurence D Lieb
Larry Lieb is a nationally known subject matter expert in the field of computer forensics and electronic discovery. Larry has testified in both Federal and State courts on the subjects of computer and smartphone forensics. His practice focuses on maximizing the limited dollars his clients have available for substantive legal work whilst minimizing wasted expense.
Certifications
Cellebrite Advanced Smartphone Analysis (CASA) Examiner 10/26/2017, Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst (CCPA) 12/25/2015, Passmark Certified OS Forensics Examiner (COSFE) 11/25/2015, BlackBag Technologies Certified BlackLight Examiner (CBE) May 2020, Katana Forensics Lantern Certified Examiner (LCE) 06/12/2014, Certified GetData Forensic Explorer Examiner (FEXE) 09/12/2014, Magnet Forensics IEF Certified Training 09/09/2014, Michigan P.I. License #3701207106
David Knutson
Prior to his career as a forensic examiner, he had a thirty-year career in law enforcement. In addition to his expertise in computer forensics, Mr. Knutson has testified in state and federal court on a variety of matters as a fact witness and as an expert in various aspects of law enforcement. The matters in which Mr. Knutson has been deposed or has testified in private practice, as well as during his law enforcement career, are set forth below:
Siggins v. Wireless Now, Will County Circuit Court, Joliet, Illinois, Expert Report – 2009
Sentencing Enhancement Matter, Will County Circuit Court, Joliet, IL, Hearing - Approximately 2002
Grand Jury Testimony, Will County Circuit Court, Joliet, IL – Approximately 2002
United States of America v. Thomas Edward Harty, Walter Lesczynski, Paul DiCaro, Michael Gurgone, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago, Hearing
People of the State of Illinois v. Paul Mitschelen and Douglas Smith, Will County Circuit Court, Joliet, IL, Hearing - Approximately 1985
Certifications
EnCE, EnCase Certified Examiner 2004-2015
Net + Certification 2004
FBI Certified Computer Forensic Examiner – 2003 – 2006
FBI Certified PDA Forensic Examiner – 2004 – 2006
High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA) 2005 - 2019
Emily Schaefer
Emily earned a Bachelor of Science at the College of William and Mary with majors in Biology and English. After two years working in the Medical Writing field, she made the leap to Digital Forensics and is the newest team member at Tyger Forensics.
Certifications
OSForensics (OSFCE), Blacklight (CBE)