Meet Our Team

Member/Founder

Eric has a diverse background from both academia and experience over the last 20 years.  He holds degrees in Accounting (BBA), International Business (MBA) and Law (JD). He co-authored a book published by McGraw-Hill, Budgeting for Managers.

He worked with a renowned litigation support firm before venturing out to open litigation support and deposition firms.

Member/Founder

Edwin holds a degree in Communications and is a co-founder of Courtroom Sidekicks. He served honorably in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Edwin has worked in the Information Technology field previously with West Telemarketing and Aerotek.

Currently, he handles the logistics and the processing of all depositions and videography efforts as well as handling trials as a trial technician with Courtroom Sidekicks.

Senior Trial Technician 

Marco holds a dual Bachelors of Business Administration degree in Management and Marketing. Prior to his joining Courtroom Sidekicks he worked in Retail Management with an international retail merchant.

Today his primary duties are as a trial technician handling simple and complex litigation. He also provides videography support for deposition services as needed. Marco has helped market and promote depositions and litigation support throughout the United States as well as handle litigation matters in multiple jurisdictions. His experience includes insurance defense, bad faith, fraud, contract, and construction litigation.

Senior Trial Technician

Broderick Scott, An Army veteran,  with six years of service in the Louisiana Army National Guard and four years as an instructional assistant in a middle school autism unit, Broderick cultivated a deep appreciation for attention to detail, hard work, patience, and understanding. These qualities are essential in his role as a Trial Technician. Additionally, Broderick's ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds is invaluable.

Over the past eight years at Courtroom Sidekicks, Broderick has honed his skills as a Trial Technician, participating in trials, arbitration, mock trials, and focus groups across 23 different states. His experience spans a wide range of case types, from personal injury and wrongful death to complex matters such as accounting, patent disputes, and insurance fraud.

Senior Trial Technician

 Nate Bernik, a seasoned Trial Technician, draws upon his experience as a  Marine Corps veteran to uphold rigorous standards and maintain a  disciplined approach to every case. While he approaches his work with  seriousness, he also understands the importance of boosting morale by  injecting humor into challenging situations. Currently pursuing a  business management degree, Nate is committed to ongoing learning to  improve internal processes and deliver superior services. His priority  extends beyond simply concluding cases; he strives to foster enduring  relationships founded on trust and support. 

Senior Trial Technician

Stephen Krueger, college Educated at University of Texas at San Antonio, is currently pursuing a Paralegal Degree. An experienced Senior Trial Technician for Courtroom Sidekicks, has skills and knowledge to handle all services Courtroom Sidekicks has to offer. Expert in the areas of Technician Support for Focus Groups, Depositions (Online and in person).  

Senior Trial Technician

Sam's affinity for technology led him to pursue a Bachelors degree in Computer Science at the University of Texas at Dallas. With approximately two years of experience at Courtroom  Sidekicks, Sam been involved in handling various civil cases, including personal injury, contract disputes, and defense fair trade and  practice violations. Each case has presented distinct challenges and opportunities, allowing him to expand my skill set. As Sam progresses in his career, he is eager to explore the intersection of his technological background with the field of law. 

Senior Trial Technician

 Nathan pursued his education in Information Technology and Cyber Security at the University of Texas at San Antonio. He applied these skills during his tenure at RackSpace and later as an Accounting Technician at a restaurant chain.

In the past two years at Courtroom Sidekicks, Nathan has gained extensive experience in technical  support, specializing in Onsite War Room Support, Focus Groups, Depositions (both online and in-person), Arbitration, and Trials.

As a Trial Technician, he has managed diverse cases across the United States in both State and Federal courts. Nathan has contributed his expertise to cases involving Insurance Defense, Bad Faith, Fraud, Breach of Contract, Construction, Patent disputes, and Complex Litigation.

Senior Trial Technician 

Sean, originally from North Louisiana, grew up in a family with a rich military background. Following high school, he spent four years in the United States Marine Corps, where he embraced a mission-oriented mindset and learned the importance of seeing tasks through to completion. Sean later earned an Associate's degree in Political Science.

In recent years, Sean has dedicated himself to volunteer leadership within the Boy Scouts of America, obtaining BSA Wood Badge training. He served as District Commissioner for the Alamo Area Council of the Boys Scouts of America for four years and currently holds the position of Assistant Scoutmaster. His involvement in the BSA has provided him with invaluable leadership experience across various situations and has enhanced his ability to collaborate effectively with others.

Furthermore, Sean has amassed several years of experience in tech support, particularly in Onsite War Room Support, Focus Groups, Depositions (both online and in-person), Arbitration, and Trials. He has handled a wide range of civil cases in state and federal jurisdictions nationwide, including matters related to personal injury, contract disputes, and patent infringement.

Trial Technician

Gabriella Salazar completed a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice/Criminology with a minor in

Sociology from Texas A&M University in San Antonio. While in school she focused on the court systems

and trial processes. Due to her inquisitive nature, she loves to problem solve and innovate. She has

been with Courtroom Sidekicks since January 2024 and has worked on courtroom set-ups, focus groups,

and courtroom technology and presentation. “Gabby”, as commonly referred to by her colleagues, is

currently doing in-field training as a Trial Technician.

Trial Technician

Mr. Villafranca holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Edward’s University in Austin, Texas. 

While in school, Malachi joined the professional association Beta Phi Zeta and served as Treasurer of his local chapter. 

In  previous occupations he learned the value of patience, active listening  and meticulous attention to detail -- all of which are invaluable  skills for a Trial Technician. 

Malachi  joined Courtroom Sidekicks in early 2024 and is rapidly mastering both  the hardware and software which we bring to bear in our litigation  support projects.