The techs at the local Apple Store diagnosed that my MacBook Pro suffered a physical failure of its hard drive. They replaced the hard drive for free (Thanks, Apple!), but they don't handle data recovery. It's been ~4 months since my last backup (I know... I know...), and there is quite of bit of client-related work that I'd like to be able to get off of it.

I'm considering SalvageData (http://www.salvagedata.com/). Do you have first hard experience with that company or their service. Alternatively, do you have another that you'd recommend.

Thanks in advance for your help!

As an FYI, I already tried the putting the drive in question into a housing and accessing it as an external USB drive. The results were as expected -- there was no joy in Mudville.