Our founder, Doug Cobb, is a Paper Scientist and Document Security Expert with over 30 years of professional experience in the paper and forensics industry. He applies his innovation and expertise toward the resolution of conflicts involving disputed documents, including wills, trusts, checks, contracts, deeds, mortgage documents, prenuptial agreements, voter registration forms, and ballot cards. He specializes in the investigation and analysis of forged or altered documents, specifically where there is suspicion that sections were inserted, modified, or copied/pasted from other sources.

A leader in the field, Doug has pioneered several innovative technologies for advancements in forensic document examination and legal document security, including ScanRite Paper ID Technology and the Page-Lock Secure Paper System.

Doug’s vast experience in wet end and surface & colloid chemistry is instrumental in the evaluation of the relationship between paper and ink. His paper science background brings a scientific perspective to paper and handwriting analysis and document security. He is a frequent presenter at national and international conferences educating document examiners and handwriting examiners on topics of document forensics and document security.