Maryman was honored to have Joseph Greenfield, President and Chief Forensic Examiner at Maryman, present to the Estate Planning and Trust Council of Long Beach at their February 5, 2026 luncheon.

Joe’s presentation, “Evidence Can Change the Direction of a Case in a Heartbeat,” explored how digital forensic tools and cyber investigations play a critical role in modern legal and financial matters, and how a single piece of digital evidence can dramatically alter the outcome of a case.

During the session, Joe discussed:

• How to properly define the scope of a cyber investigation
• What attorneys, CPAs, financial planners, trust officers, and advisors can expect during a digital forensic examination
• How critical evidence can be uncovered—even when data appears to have been deleted
• Real-world examples of how digital evidence impacts litigation, disputes, and advisory engagements

With cyber incidents, data misuse, and digital communication now central to many disputes, understanding how evidence is preserved, analyzed, and interpreted has become essential for professionals across estate planning, trust administration, and related disciplines.

Joe brings more than two decades of experience in digital forensics and cyber investigations. In addition to leading Maryman, he serves as an Associate Professor at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering and has testified in state, local, federal, and international courts.

Maryman thanks the Estate Planning and Trust Council of Long Beach for the opportunity to contribute to this important discussion and to everyone who attended.