FIRFORENSICS A member ofThe Fir Group Family

Our leadership

Complementary experience. Shared standards.

Fir Forensics brings together legal judgment, corporate risk and compliance leadership, operational discipline, and a commitment to fair, evidence-based investigations.

Meet the team

Senior professionals for matters that require judgment and credibility.

Our team combines legal judgment, investigative leadership, corporate risk and compliance experience, and disciplined fact development.

Leadership

Rick Adams

Co-Founder

Rick Adams

Founder, Fir Solutions
Co-Founder, Fir Forensics

Rick leads operations, client relationships, and business development, drawing on approximately 30 years in technology, enterprise risk, compliance, analytics, and executive reporting.

  • Former corporate banking executive
  • Three decades in technology, risk, governance, and compliance
  • Executive experience translating complex evidence into clear decisions
  • Expertise in digital evidence, reporting integrity, and organizational decision-making

Rick supports a disciplined, evidence-driven approach to digital records, reporting integrity, internal controls, retaliation, and organizational decision-making.

Ryan Adams

Co-Founder

Ryan Adams

Managing Partner, Fir Law Group
Co-Founder, Fir Forensics

Ryan is an Oregon-licensed civil attorney whose legal, municipal, and military experience brings an important layer of judgment to sensitive workplace and governance matters.

  • Former city attorney for Sherwood and Wilsonville, Oregon
  • Former Command Judge Advocate
  • Experience in civil litigation, municipal law, land use, and business matters
  • Established relationships across Oregon’s municipal and professional communities

Ryan helps ensure investigative work is scoped thoughtfully, documented carefully, and communicated to withstand legal and executive scrutiny.

Ty Hanlon

Co-Founder

Ty Hanlon

Investigations & Public-Sector Leadership
Co-Founder, Fir Forensics

Ty brings more than 31 years of law-enforcement experience, including extensive senior command and municipal leadership responsibility.

  • More than three decades of law-enforcement experience
  • Senior command experience in municipal policing
  • Leadership across investigations, enforcement, crime prevention, and emergency response
  • Deep experience with personnel leadership, policy, and public accountability

Ty strengthens the firm’s ability to conduct focused inquiries and deliver findings grounded in evidence, sound judgment, and real-world organizational experience.

Investigators

Laura Eckstein

Investigator

Laura Eckstein

Licensed Attorney · Former Municipal Court Judge
Investigations Specialist

Laura brings a rare combination of legal judgment and hands-on investigative experience to every case. A licensed attorney and former municipal court judge, she currently serves as Assistant General Counsel for the Oregon Army National Guard, where she conducts investigations at the federal level. Her background gives her a sharp eye for what holds up—she knows how to gather facts, evaluate credibility, and build a record that withstands scrutiny.

Laura’s experience spans both the courtroom and the field, giving her a perspective few investigators bring: she does not just gather information; she understands how that information will be used, tested, and relied upon. Based in the west side with ties to Eastern Oregon as well, she is equipped to support cases across the region.

Joshua Cook

Investigator

Joshua Cook

Paralegal & Investigator
Fir Law Group / Fir Forensics

Joshua is a paralegal and investigator with Fir Law Group, where he supports attorneys and clients through careful legal research, fact development, documentation, and case preparation. His work combines analytical discipline with a practical understanding of how legal matters unfold—helping organize complex information, identify important details, and move cases forward efficiently.

Joshua brings a dependable, detail-oriented presence to every matter and is committed to supporting clients with professionalism, clarity, and care.

How we work together

Legal precision meets operational discipline.

Rick and Ryan bring different but complementary perspectives. Together, they help clients define the right questions, preserve the right evidence, and receive findings that are both practical and defensible.

01Independent judgment without internal political pressure

02Comfort working with counsel, boards, executives, HR, and public entities

03Strong understanding of digital evidence, risk, governance, and reporting

04Clear communication from initial consultation through final findings

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