About the expert

Professional approach

Work on handwriting examination questions requires both knowledge of forensic methods and careful handling of procedural materials. Attention is paid to the original document, the conditions in which the signature or entry was made, the quality of comparison specimens and the proper formulation of questions.

At the initial enquiry, an assessment is made of what materials are already available, whether they are sufficient for examination, whether the original is required, which specimens need to be requested and which questions are best put to the expert.

Disputes in which the expert can assist

• challenging a signature on a debt acknowledgement, contract, record or power of attorney;
• inheritance disputes concerning a will and statements;
• corporate and partnership disputes;
• cases in Russian state arbitrazh and civil courts;
• review of an existing expert report.

Working principles

• make no advance promise of a categorical conclusion before analysing the materials;
• explain the limitations of examining copies and poor-quality images;
• distinguish handwriting examination questions from technical document examination questions;
• maintain the confidentiality of the client's documents and information.