Unbiased Digital Evidence Handling in Litigation & Corporate Investigations

When legal disputes involve sensitive digital evidence, a neutral third-party expert ensures both sides are treated fairly. At Black Dog Forensics, we serve as court-appointed Special Masters and forensic neutrals, providing impartial oversight of digital forensics, evidence handling, and data resolution in civil, corporate, and employment matters.

We act as a trusted third party to:

  • Independently examine, recover, and preserve digital evidence.
  • Certify the secure deletion of data in compliance with legal agreements.
  • Ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and legality of the forensic process.

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Neutral Digital Forensics & Special Master Services You Can Rely On

Black Dog Forensics provides expert forensic oversight to ensure digital evidence is handled fairly and transparently—whether in high-stakes employment disputes, internal corporate conflicts, or court-driven investigations.

Court-Appointed Special Master Services

Serve as impartial forensic experts under court or arbitrator appointment.
Oversee data collection, preservation, and forensic analysis.
Deliver expert reports, affidavits, and testimony.

Neutral Third-Party Forensic Investigations

Conduct unbiased investigations into digital evidence disputes.
Provide equal access to verified findings for all parties.
Prevent evidence manipulation or data concealment.

Departing Employee Data Disputes

Recover and verify corporate data from former employees.
Determine whether confidential data was accessed or exfiltrated.
Certify proper deletion to avoid future legal exposure.

Certified Data Recovery & Destruction

Retrieve emails, business files, and intellectual property.
Ensure legally defensible destruction of sensitive data.
Provide certificates of compliance for regulatory peace of mind.

Comprehensive, Impartial Forensic Oversight Across All Digital Disputes

We provide reliable and legally sound digital evidence handling that protects the rights of all parties involved in litigation or corporate conflict.

  • Appointed by courts, arbitrators, and mediators

  • Full forensic chain-of-custody management

  • Sworn expert reports and declarations

  • Confidential handling of sensitive corporate data

  • Certified data recovery and secure deletion services

  • Transparent collaboration with legal teams on both sides

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Comprehensive, Impartial Forensic Oversight Across All Digital Disputes

Why Choose a Special Master or Neutral Forensic Provider?

An impartial forensic expert reduces risk, increases fairness, and ensures legal compliance in sensitive digital evidence scenarios.

Prevent Evidence Spoliation

No party can manipulate or control data access unilaterally.

Protect Chain of Custody

Maintain a clear, defensible record of how digital evidence was handled.

Resolve Ownership & Access Disputes

Avoid confusion over file custody and intellectual property rights.

Ensure Compliance with Legal Agreements

Certify recovery and deletion per court orders or settlement terms.

Provide Admissible, Trusted Findings

Present impartial, court-ready forensic reports and expert testimony.

frequently asked questions

What is a Special Master in digital forensics?

A Special Master is a neutral expert appointed by a court or arbitrator to manage digital evidence collection, review, and reporting, ensuring fair and lawful handling.

When should I use a neutral forensic provider or Special Master?

They are essential in civil litigation, employment disputes, and corporate investigations to avoid data mishandling, manipulation, or biased control over digital evidence.

How do you help with departing employee data issues?

We investigate data access and movement, recover business information, and ensure proper deletion, protecting both the company and employee from future claims.

Can you detect if evidence was altered or deleted?

Yes. We use forensic tools to analyze data tampering, detect spoliation, and identify missing records—offering court-admissible insights.

How quickly can services begin and how long do they take?

We can begin initial forensic reviews immediately. The full process can span from days to months, depending on the complexity and cooperation of involved parties.

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Get in touch with our forensic experts to discuss your case.

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Saturday – Sunday: By Appointment

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