Justin A Maile

Mr. Justin A Maile

CipherBlade, LLC
3300 Arctic Blvd, Ste 201 PMB 1082
Anchorage, AK 99503
Office: 602-642-7647
Introduction

I am an expert at cryptocurrency investigations and forensic analysis. I lead the team at CipherBlade, the most experienced and well known independent cryptocurrency forensic investigation firm. Over the last 6 years we have worked with law enforcement agencies around the world from local to federal and special-purpose teams on criminal investigations, with government agencies and regulators on global ponzi schemes and investment fraud, law firms for civil and family law cases, and individual investors on thefts, fraud and scams. Our team of expert crypto investigators have more combined blockchain analysis experience than anyone in the industry. I and my team are available for expert witness testimony on a variety of blockchain-related topics, investigations into crypto thefts, fraud and scams, or custom analysis of crypto datasets of any size.


Areas of Expertise
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Electronic Discovery

Expert Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
A: BS - Computer Networking and Security
MS - Cybersecurity
Chainalysis Cryptocurrency Fundamentals Certification
Chainalysis Reactor Certification
Chainalysis Investigator Specialist Certification
Chainalysis Ethereum Investigations Certification
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Business partners with Blockchain Intelligence Group, Merkle Science, and Elliptic. Professional network includes local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, law firms, and many crypto exchanges, services, and other crypto companies
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: - Helped create the advanced crypto investigator training courses at Chainalysis and gave special presentations as a SME
- Created and managed the investigation partner program at Chainalysis
- Numerous webinar presentations to law enforcement, private investors, and members of the crypto industry covering a range of topics from multiple roles at Chainalysis and while leading CipherBlade.
- Presentation at GASA 2023 conference to thousands of remote and in-person attendees on the crypto investigation process
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: Dozens of times in the last 5 years supporting criminal and civil cases in the US and UK
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Cryptocurrencies, the crypto industry and history, and related topics
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: I have been retained by the plaintiff in the majority of cases, likely approximately 90%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: I have been retained by the defendant in a few cases, approximately 10%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Only a few times. I have been willing but in the majority of the cases I have supported, the evidence detailed in the expert report was enough and testimony was not required
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: October 2023
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Dozens of times but as mentioned above, it has rarely been necessary
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: I have not had to testify in court but I have participated in a mediation
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Over 5 years
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting, forensic analysis of crypto and blockchain data, detailed documentation of all evidence discovered and conclusions, digital asset discovery, estate management disputes involving crypto, business disputes/divorces involving crypto, bankruptcy analysis, source of funds/enhanced due diligence, risk assessments involving crypto transactions, investors, and businesses, and more.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $700 for Senior Investigators, $500 for Associate Investigators
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $500
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $700
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $700 plus travel and incidental expenses, if necessary
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: travel expenses and incidentals


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