Articles by Bart Baggett.
Articles by Bart Baggett.
How Much Does a Handwriting Expert Cost? This is the single most common question our staff receives in our office. People often assume a handwriting expert is like a mechanic. They think they can just call and ask the office,…
What Does a Handwriting Expert Actually Do? Great question. And it’s interesting since I’ve been in this business for 30 years. The word “Handwriting Expert” actually has two meanings to the average person you talk to. Some people go,…
How Do I Find a Handwriting Expert Near Me? No matter which city you live in, there is a forensic handwriting expert or a witness who serves your area. Now, since a lot of testimonies can be done on Zoom,…
Can a Handwriting Expert Work Off of a Photocopy? I hear this question all the time in my office because, hey, we don’t always have originals. I mean, who keeps paper and pen these days? Unless you have a lockbox…
Can a Forensic Witness Be Wrong? Any witness can be wrong, and expert witnesses are no exception. If an expert is working with incomplete or misleading evidence, even the most qualified professional can reach the wrong conclusion. What sets a…
What’s the Difference Between a Simulated Signature and a Trace Signature? What’s the difference between a simulated signature and a traced signature? If you’re researching forgery and signatures and document examining, you’ll see the word “tracing,” or you’ll see the…
How Can You Tell if a Signature Was Cut and Pasted? How can you tell if a signature was cut and pasted? You’re looking at a document and recognize your signature- but you know that you didn’t sign that document. …
Help, I Didn’t Sign That Lease! I’m Getting Evicted Lots of cases involve landlords and tenants. If you’re a tenant and they are kicking you out, or raising their rent, or trying to evict you based on a lease that…
Can a Document Examiner Prove a Last Will and Testament Is a Fake? Yes, absolutely. My name is Bart Baggett. I’m a forensic document examiner. I’ve trained dozens of people around the world to help them become forensic document examiners…
Can a Handwriting Expert Prove a Signature Was Forged on a Contract? Our office gets calls all the time about contract fraud. Can a signature expert prove a signature was forged on a contract? Well, absolutely. That’s what a forensic…