Source: http://andreamcnichol.com/testimonials.html
Timestamp: 2019-04-20 13:15:29+00:00

Document:
H. NEAL WELLS III, ESQ.
November 18, 2017. "Andrea, I wanted to tell you that the case settled today. We appreciate your help. It settled for $315k. We did it with your excellent handwriting analysis and demonstrative exhibits. Judge Lewis read Paulson the riot act about denying writing the anonymous letters. We are glad to have a resolution that hopefully brings an end to Paulson's bullying. Also, I posted your name on the Consumer Attorneys' message board last week because an attorney was looking for a handwriting expert and you do such excellent work." (Klein vs. Paulson, Case No. 37-2016-00003044-CU-DF-CTL).
July 13, 2017. "Andrea, yesterday was a 9 hour mediation on the case. It settled! Your report was a big part of it as it removed the forgery claim from any discussion. My client and I thank you so much for your help in this case. I look forward to working with you in the future." (Estate of William J. Wagner, Case No: 16PR00245).
BAILUS COOK & KELESIS, LTD.
August 3, 2015. "Thank you so much, Andrea, for the Exhibit 'training' and for your great testimony today. I also thank you for working with us for many months to achieve our goals. It has been great working with you once again." (Re: Patel vs Sonal, Inc., et al, Expert Testimony August 3, 2015 in the Superior Court of the State of California For the County of Kern-Metropolitan Division, Case No.: S-1500-CV-280609LHB, In Department 17, before Judge Lorna Blumfield).
February 22, 2015. "Andrea, thank you for you professional work in this matter over this long period of time. I appreciate your efforts on our behalf and am so happy we retained you as our expert." (Re: The Matter of Esther Hasson Revocable Living Trust, LASC case No. BP134478. Expert testimony at Los Angeles Superior Court, January 21, 2015 at 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA, Dept 11 before Judge Leslie Green).
February 10, 2015. "Andrea, I am pleased to advise you that the referenced matter has settled and will be dismissed and not proceed to trial. I would like to thank you very much for your help and guidance in this matter. It was a pleasure working with you." (Re: Palm Development Group vs. Farahani et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case: 11U00171).
December 2, 2014. "Andrea, you perform a valuable service and I appreciate the quality of your work and dedication to your craft. You bring honor to the profession. Should I ever have occssion to recommend you, I will do so without hesitation, and with much pleasure."
February 10, 2014. "Andrea, I wanted to let you know what happend in this file. The carrier denied the claim to the insured for various reasons, including the falsification of the lease which you evaluated for us. Thank you again for looking at this on short notice." (Re: Coverage-Ogrodzinski).
May 23, 2013. "Andrea, I heard great things about your testimony in the deposition yesterday from Mr. DeBolt. He said you were phenomenal and that after awhile he relaxed and tended to other work because he knew you could hold your own against the opposition." June 5, 2013. "Andrea I just wanted you to know that we settled the Sims matter most favorably and we cannot thank you enough for your splendid work with us over these many months. You are great to work with. I'm sure your deposition testimony did the trick. We have another case for you coming soon. Thanks again." (Estate of David/Florence Sims, Los Angeles Superior Court Case Nos: BP111811, BP111812).
March 2, 2013. "Andrea: It had to be you (I am singing this as I write). Anyhow, Mr. Morrison finally broke down and admitted he must have signed the Share Repurchase Agreement-even though he still doesn't remember...Therefore, you are released from further work on the Goverman matter. Thank you so much and I will keep you in mind for the future." (TRADEWIND CONSULTING, LLC v. WILDCAT DISTRIBUTORS, INC, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC458005).
January 5, 2012. “Andrea, thank you for this report for Homeland Security. The report is very clear and comprehensive. I also thank you very much for your extensive efforts throughout and will certainly contact you again for any needs that we may have in the future. Thanks, again.”(Immigration matter of Emmanuel Dizon).
--PETER MILIANTI and DONALD PASULKA, Esqs.
OLIVAREZ, GALLAGHER & PADILLA, P.C.
“Ms. McNichol: Thank you for your vital help in our Franco trial. The jury believed every word of your testimony. We are very grateful for your good work.” (Expert testimony February 22, 2011, Franco v. Risco, Case No.: BC 387228, Los Angeles, Superior Court, 111 N. Hill Street, Department 28, 3rd Floor, Los Angeles, CA, before Judge Yvette Palazuelos”).
July 1, 2009. “Andrea, I wanted to thank you today but did not get a chance because I was still working when you left the courtroom. I just wanted to tell you that your testimony was great as you already know, and everybody loved it; the clients loved it; the jury loved it; the judge loved it; everybody loved it! And, I also wanted to tell you how I am so grateful to you because you really made this case so easy for me, and today when I got stuck, all I had to do was go by your exhibits which I had already figured out and it all tied together so beautifully. And, through it all I knew exactly that I did not have to worry about anything with you because I knew you would always give the right answer whether I asked the question or someone else asked it. Really, it was such a pleasure so I just wanted to tell you that and thank you so very much. I will let you know how it comes out. Please put me down on your list of admirers and I will definitely use you again if the need arises. Thank you again for everything.” July 13, 2009. “Andrea, We won the case! The jury came back 8-0 with a completely favorable verdict for our clients in less than three hours! We were totally successful and I want to thank you again for all your help and support throughout these many months. We look forward to working with you again.” (Expert testimony July 1, 2009, Federal Court House 312 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Judge Valerie Baker Fairbank, Courtroom 9, Alcini v. Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Case No. CV08-2889 VBF).
“Andrea, we received the jury’s verdict last Friday and our clients were found “Not Guilty” on the forgery charge. I am sure the jury keyed in on your professional presentation as to why there was no forgery. We and the Aguayos appreciate your hard work.” (Expert testimony August 11, 2008, People v. Aguayo, LASC Case No., BA 320 295, State Court located at Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center 210 W. Temple Street, Los Angeles, 9th floor Department 108, Judge Michael Johnson).
--JOSEPH L. DEMER, M.D., Ph.D.
BROWN WINFIELD CANZONERI ABRAM, INC.
“Ms. McNichol, I want to tell you that the other side in our case just offered us a miraculous settlement and I have no doubt it had a lot to do with your deposition testimony the other day. We cannot thank you enough and very much look forward to working with you again. “ (Gilbert Mercado v. A & B Specialty Foods, LLC and La Donna Corporation, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.: BC 352 285, May 14, 2008).
“Andrea, you can add another win to your resume and another notch on your belt. We won our case. The jury thought your testimony was very important and persuasive and did not believe the other expert at all. Congratulations and thank you so much!” (Expert testimony February 27, 2008, Rofeh v. Soumekh, Case No. BC 354765, Judge Jane Johnson, Los Angeles Superior Court, 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, California, Department 56).
ISAACMAN, KAUFMAN & PAINTER, P.C.
--HELEN WONG, MARTIN SIMONE Esqs.
-- JOEL J. LOQUVAM, Esq.
“We are writing to thank you for your incredibly prompt assistance and testimony that was instrumental in the Judgment in favor of our client. As you will recall, our client was sued by an attorney based on various breach of contract theories as a purported guarantor of an "Employment Agreement" for services related to the practice of law.
"With little more that forty-eight (48) hours notice before trial we noticed an issue raising a question whether signatures had been forged on the contract. We were lucky enough to contact you since on receipt of the contract at issue you pointed out additional issues not considered. Since ours was a trial de novo, discovery was virtually non-existent such that the purported original contract was not available. Nevertheless, you agreed to act as our expert remaining flexible in the event an original contract was introduced by the attorney Appellant.
"As it turned out, the original trial date was continued for approximately thirty (30) days. On the first day of trial before the Los Angeles Superior Court Judge, the Appellant introduced what was supposed to be the original contract. Our request that your testimony be taken out of order was granted and with only a ten (10) minute break for you to review the "original" contract. Your superior skill and knowledge allowed you to testify not only about the inconsistencies between the photocopied contract and what was newly introduced as the "original" how the "original" had been signed and dated by the same person and how all of that was entirely inconsistent with the testimony of the attorney Appellant. Your testimony was devesting as reflected not only in the faces of our opponent and his counsel, but also during the cross-examination, which you handled as a seasoned professional.
"Your fee was very reasonable and the adjustment made for our client's benefit both generous and appreciated. We certainly feel fortunate to have contacted you. Little did we know in our initial call that we had reached the finest profession who is plainly at the top in her area of practice.
"We look forward to working with you again and will recommend you to others with confidence. Thank you again for helping us achieve a judgment in favor of our client."
-- J. BRUCE ROBERTSON, Esq.
"This is to advise you that the jury in the above matter returned a unanimous verdict in our favor in under 40 minutes! The jury was fascinated by your testimony concerning the plaintiff's signature on the Informed Consent documents as well as the other documents bearing the plaintiff's signature in the doctor's chart. They concluded very quickly that she was being less than honest in her stance that she did not sign one of the Informed Consent documents."
-- DAVID J. WEISS, Esq.
"The court found that there was a 'battle of the experts' and that 'after reviewing the testimony, the reports, and the exemplars produced' that the signature was that of the decedent. In short, the court found in our favor. Again, I wish to thank you for your assistance and professionalism on such short notice. I will call on you again should I need an expert in the field of questioned documents or handwriting analysis."
-- STEVEN A. SIMONS, Esq.
"Your designation as a Diplomate, is limited to a select group of professionals who, by virtue of their extensive training and expertise, have demonstrated their outstanding abilities in regard to their forensic specialty. The rigid requirements for recognition attest to your personal integrity and professional accomplishments."
"My clients and I have truly enjoyed working with you and believe that you were the key to developing our case and settling this matter in such a favorable fashion."
-- KIRT J. HOPSON, Esq.
"Once again, I wish to thank you for your assistance and help throughout this trial. Your guidance and insight while we were preparing for trial helped me understand the nature of what you do so that I could effectively cross-examine the adversary's expert. Observing how well prepared you were at trial, leaving no room for much cross-examination, made it only easier to find the best places to attack our adversary's expert. I look forward to working with you again."
-- ANGELA D. ROBLEDO, Esq.
"Your professionalism, preparedness and extensive knowledge and understanding of the subject matter, as reflected by your testimony, make you an outstanding expert witness. I feel that your testimony proved to be the key factor to our successfully defending this matter."
-- WENDY L. SLAVKIN, Esq.
"On behalf of Mr. Brent Lesjak and myself I extend to you my sincerest thanks for your professional expertise given in the above referenced matter. The report of your findings and conclusions served as the most significant factor in obtaining the dismissal of the case against Mr. Lesjak."
-- MICHAEL C. CARNEY, Esq.
"I'm speaking for all of us at TIME when I say that we appreciated your joining us last Wednesday evening in Hartford to meet with some of our customers and their wives. I was particularly interested in your observation that your TIME articles in our Behavior Section tended to build your "credibility." This kind of reaction has broad implications for our many advertisers. Thanks again for making last Wednesday a memorable evening for our friends in Hartford."
"Your presentation to the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts was informative, entertaining, and thought-provoking. The feedback we received from all our participants was so positive, they only wished you had had an eight-hour time slot. We truly appreciate your time and expertise in helping make our meeting such a marked success."
"We wish to thank you for the excellent work you have done for us in the authentication of the signatures in Republic Bank vs. Simpson et al. Your report to us was professionally done and presents the facts in the case in a very clear manner."
Vice President, CONSOLIDATED GENERAL CORP.
"Thank you very much for your expert services in this litigation and I will keep you in mind in the future. Place me on your list of satisfied attorneys."
-- Lawrence R. LaPorte, Esq.
"Thank you for your input and information on the Timothy Lee Case…We are extremely grateful for your assistance with the case. Your assistance is the determining factor in this case."
"The educational program at our conference in Hawaii last month was a whopping success as evidenced by the evaluation sheets and hearing discussions by attendees. Thank you for participating and making it one of the best attended programs ever."
"On behalf of the American Society for Industrial Security, I would like to extend our deepest appreciation for your support and contributions at the ASIS 32nd Annual Seminar and Exhibits. Thank you for your efforts in helping make this our most successful Seminar to date. I look forward to working with you again on future educational endeavors."
"Your presentation at Law Guild of Beverly Hills' Membership Luncheon this afternoon at Mountain Gate was exciting, dynamic and educational! We have had many speakers, but never one that was so organized and entertaining."
"It was with much enthusiasm that I first heard someone describe your speaking abilities -- energetic, interesting, informative, and stimulating. And you certainly lived up to that description!
"We would like to thank you for your analysis of the handwriting samples of Mary and Ann Previtera. Your findings brought important information to our attention of which we were previously unaware. We are quite fascinated by the detail which only the expert eye can see."
"Wanted to say how much we appreciate your help with the recent thefts at our dealership. The guilty person has been dismissed, and we feel our organization will be much stronger thanks in large part to your efforts. Your quick attention to our problem is most appreciated as we were able to put a fast end to the speculation and rumors."
"I'm very grateful for your help...but under no circumstances are you even allowed to peek at my signature! God knows what it says!"
"In a confused sea of accusations, denials, conter-charges and stalemates, your statements brought insight and clarity to the current circumstances and focused a number of vague impressions and unconscious hints into coherent comprehension. Thank you so much."
"Thank you once again for the immediate attention you paid to this most crucial matter. Should I, or anyone else, ever need the services of a questioned document examiner you can be assured that your name will be at the top of my list."
-- Scott J. Corwin, Esq.
"Our firm would like to thank you again for your expert testimony and assistance in the above-entitled case. In discussing the case with the jurors, it was clear that your testimony was very persuasive in determining the invalidity of the financial documents resulting in the substantial verdict for my clients."
"I wanted to report back to you on the above noted matter in which you served so ably as my client's expert witness. Judge Gafkowski reached his decision on August 19th, 2004. At that time, Judge Gafkowski noted that there was a natural affection between the decedent and respondent and that the descendent had on a number of occasions indicated her desire to pass her property to respondent upon her death. However, based almost entirely upon your expert testimony, the court concluded that on the date she executed the deeds, the descendent did not have adequate mental capacity to lawfully perform that act. As a result, he ordered the property transferred into the estate, where it will be passed through in testate succession.
During his decision, Judge Gafkowski, though he only had your transcript to work with, repeatedly praised your education, background and experience in dealing with questioned documents. Without your significant expertise, I strongly suspect that he would have ruled against us.
Needless to say, I am extremely pleased with your work and professionalism. If I may be of any future assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me."
-- Thomas M. Davis, Esq.
My Client brought an action against another party for forging a deed We selected our own expert, who agreed the signature on the document was a forgery. Opposing counsel selected you to examine the document and our expert forwarded the documents to you. I researched your office and your curriculum vitae. I had read the testimonial section of your website and was preparing for the usual "battle of the experts". About a week before trial, opposing counsel called me to concede the document was "non-authentic". This statement came about three years after the document was "found" and after the start of the trial.
I write this letter because I have an extremely strong suspicion that you gave an evaluation that the document was fictitious to opposing counsel. At the very least, you did not make an evaluation that favored the opposing party, which is evidenced by the fact that the opposing attorney stipulated that the document was "non-authentic" shortly after you received the document.
As an attorney you have to face the reality experts will have opposing views on the same issue. There is a perception that some experts can be purchased (or rented) for the right price to say that which will aid in the client's case. It is a credit to your integrity that a party may (desperately) want you to make an evaluation in their favor, but you give them the truth.
There is no doubt that the case would have continued longer than necessary and made the decision of the court uncertain had you given the opposing counsel even the slightest hint that you could have testified to the document being authentic or inconclusive. As a legal provisional I appreciate your integrity and honesty. It's a credit to you and the professionalism of your field."
-- James T. Raetz, Esq.
"I am pleased to inform you that today, the Honorable Emilie H. Elias granted defendants Avaya Inc, and Larry Holt's motion for summary judgment and dismissed the above-referenced action in its entirety. Thank you so very much for your assistance at the deposition. We will maintain your information in our expert files in case we require your services in the future."
-- Sara N. Trivedi, Esq.
"Thank you for your assistance in this matter. We kept NatureWell in a tough game long enough to accomplish the objective. The case settled today."
"Andrea, you did an AMAZING job on our case! Just wanted to say a huge thanks to you."
"Andrea, just wanted to let you know that as a result of your analysis, we took another look at (name omitted here). Last night we set up a sting to see if she would steal money that was "found" and turned in to her by a customer (actually our agent) in the store. We caught her leaving the store with the money at the end of her shift and she admitted that she stole it and was going to use it to pay bills. She was arrested last night. Thanks again for your excellent work!"
"Andrea, guess what? I am the Chairman (again) for what is now called the American Society for Industrial Security's Retail Security Council...I still recall, with pleasure, how you wowed them (especially all those CIA, NSA and FBI guys and gals) with your presentation."

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