Our mission is to create user-friendly digital tools that make it easier for attorneys to present evidence and create a compelling story at trial. We want to equip every trial attorney with an accessible and helpful tool that not only helps them in their case management and trial preparation from day 1 but also allows them to present the case convincingly in court. Case Crafter was launched in Arendal, Norway in 2023 and has since grown to be a valuable case management tool that allows you to organize evidence and produce legal timelines for a streamlined trial presentation.
The core of Case Crafter can be traced back to 2019 when our founder and CEO Tor Øyvind developed a timeline maker for educational purposes. The Timeline Creator enabled teachers to make history classes more engaging by visualizing historical turning points and defining moments throughout world history on a timeline. The user-friendly interface is still visible in the DNA of the Case Crafter software today.
Tor Øyvind was later contacted by trial attorney Stephen P. Haber, who had been using the Timeline Creator app in his court cases, and expressed the need for the same interface in his industry. This newly discovered demand from lawyers who wanted to present evidence on a timeline led to a pivot in 2021 when we launched the Timeline Presenter. This is a professional timeline maker for iOS and macOS, which makes organizing and presenting work more streamlined.
What started as a collaborative effort between Tor Øyvind and Stephen on the Timeline Presenter, turned into a close partnership based on insider industry knowledge and focused product development. In 2023, we built the Case Crafter software from scratch, which enabled us to make technical adjustments, like making it accessible for Windows users as well, and to improve several functionalities. Since then we have been focused on highlighting the sometimes neglected trial presentation component as an essential part of case management, something we see a clear demand for on the market today.
We are continuously improving the documentation and are focused on making the trial presentation even more focused, enabled by advanced and user-friendly functionalities. In this effort, we use our team’s diverse sets of skills and competencies proactively. Stephen provides industry insights that help us to hone in on what is most important to lawyers when presenting cases in court. Tor Øyvind brings this insight to life and is focused on making the software accessible, streamlined, and engaging to work with. Product designer Raphael Arêas helps to streamline this process by implementing user-friendly features in the interface, which is communicated intuitively by technical writer Becky Maudlin. In the process, we are making the case for why legal trial presentation is something every trial attorney can undertake without external help.
Our software allows you to create legal timelines where you gather key pieces of evidence and map out affidavits, police reports, and other documents. We have designed the timeline software for lawyers who want to streamline their case management and enhance how they present evidence in court.
Tor Øyvind has a master degree in Informatics from the University of Oslo and has since his graduation in 2006 worked as a developer for various companies in Oslo and his hometown Arendal. His speciality is native front end development, which he has honed in through various projects. Tor Øyvind has developed TV-systems for hotel rooms, visualization systems for drones, and IOT units. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, preferably in his renovated Alicraft 31 boat.
Vebjørn holds a master’s degree in Industrial Economics and Technology Management from NTNU. He is an investor and tech enthusiast with a background in IT and telecom, and he has been investing in and running companies within IT and the adventure travel industry over the last 10 years. Vebjørn lives in Arendal with his family and enjoys windsurfing, kiting, mountain biking, and skiing in his spare time.
Per Øystein is an authorized accountant and has run his own accounting firm for several years. Previously, he has been in charge of administration and finances in MCG/Hitec Marine. Additionally, Per Øystein has worked as a consultant in the IT industry.
Stephen is in his 42nd year of practice as a New York State trial attorney. Over the years, he has handled both plaintiff and defendant cases at leading New York City firms. Currently, he is in solo practice. Additionally, he provides consulting services to other colleagues through Your Trial Support. He is one of the pioneers in full digital, paperless handling and electronic trial presentation of cases in New York State. He has been critical for the development of the Case Crafter software, from understanding the demand from lawyers to understanding the features required for trial presentation.
Raphael holds a degree in Systems Analysis and Development and has 5+ years of experience crafting user-centered and visually engaging digital products. What started as a hobby in his teens has developed into a diverse set of skills, where he has worked in every industry from print and advertising to technology and e-commerce. Together with Tor Øyvind, he has been instrumental in shaping the Case Crafter software with a focus on the interface and user experience. Outside of work, he loves travelling with his wife, which remote work gives him the freedom to do as often as possible.
Becky is a seasoned writer with over 25 years of diverse professional experience. She started out as a high school math teacher, spending over a decade making calculations and graphs more interesting for her students. This dedication to clear communication naturally led her to a career in technical writing – creating, proofing, and editing content that simplifies complex ideas. With an additional 6 years of experience as a programmer, Becky brings a solid technical background to her work. She fills an essential role in creating useful, understandable instructional content for Case Crafter.
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