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Tom Byrne graduated from the University of Michigan in 1989 with a BA in Psychology and Film Studies. He is currently celebrating his 15th year in the Bay Area producing and editing film and video. During that time Tom has developed a unique and varied skillset. He has produced video projections shown at the Fort Mason Center (San Francisco) and the LA Convention Center for theatrical production, has worked as an Assistant Director for filmic and commercial productions for Hewlett Packard and Kaiser Permanente, and currently represents Admin Monitor at the California Public Utilities Commission, producing all of their public webcasts. Tom's introduction to the world of graphics and presentation was truly a "trial by fire," producing all courtroom graphics supporting client Arminius, Inc. against Exxon-Mobil, winning a 12-0 ($0 dollars awarded) successful defense.

David received his BFA from the University of Michigan in 1990 and was one of only 4 students chosen for the U of M Medical School's MFA program for Medical and Biological Illustration. After studying with this elite group of med students and some of the industry's most decorated medical artists, David graduated and was hired by the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey as a textbook illustrator. He worked for three years before moving to the Bay Area where he was recruited to work in the video game industry. After a dozen years working with such companies as Activision, Crystal Dynamics and Microsoft, Dave was hired by a local attorney to create 3D graphics for a case involving mold formation, inhalation and immune response. Examples of Dave's work can be found throughout the website.

This talented, award-winning attorney serves as counsel for VisuaLegal. He assures the admissability of all graphics, as well as obtaining expert consultants to verify the accuracy of all work produced.

Michael is a Recording and Mastering Engineer, Forensic and Archival specialist. He's spent over 17 years building his sole propritership, Mr. Toad's Recording Studio and in doing so has recorded over 5000 albums and serviced such clients as the SF Chronicle, Elliot Smith Estate and the Bill Graham Archive in San Francisco.

Mr. Byrne is a 1987 graduate of the University Michigan Law School. The Los Angeles law firm Adams, Duque & Hazeltine recruited and hired Mr. Byrne out of law school. After seven years at the firm, Byrne started The ByrneLaw Office in 1994. Mr. Byrne is the author of the article "Commercial Bad Faith Liability" in the Los Angeles Lawyer magazine. He has qualified as an expert witness in Commercial Landlord-Tenant Law. He is an active member in community affairs and has been noted for civic contributions by the city of Culver City as well as for his pro bono legal work by Public Counsel. Mr. Byrne is a former President of the Culver Marina Del Rey Bar Association and member of the American Trial Lawyers Association