Complex financial disagreements and business controversies demand an expert capable of unraveling intricate details. For General Business & Accounting Disputes, we provide meticulous analysis and expert testimony for cases involving breach of contract, fraud, and allegations of improper accounting practices. Our services include forensic accounting reviews, evaluation of financial disclosures, and expert opinions on accounting methods, business valuations, and the reasonableness of disbursements. From corporate operations to investment structures and the financial conduct of fiduciaries, we bring clarity to the most complex financial landscapes, offering robust, evidence-based insights to support your litigation and dispute resolution needs.
We conduct detailed forensic reviews to uncover financial irregularities, trace fund movements, and assess the accuracy of accounting records. Our work helps identify fraud, misappropriation of assets, and noncompliance with accounting standards. We deliver objective, evidence-based findings that support legal arguments and withstand scrutiny in court.
We analyze the completeness, accuracy, and transparency of financial disclosures in business transactions, corporate reporting, and investment communications. Our assessments address whether key financial information was adequately presented and whether omissions or misstatements may have materially impacted stakeholders’ decisions.
We provide expert evaluation of accounting principles and methods applied in financial reporting, including revenue recognition, expense allocation, and asset valuation. Our analysis addresses conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and industry-specific practices, helping to determine whether financial statements fairly represent a business’s economic condition.
Retained by: Defendant
Counsel: Gibson, Dunn, & Crutcher LLP
Plaintiff sued for breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and related claims. Retained to evaluate claims and provide guidance on discovery matters.
Retained by: Defendant
Counsel: Steptoe Johnson, LLP
Retained to opine on financial accounting and reporting issues surrounding American Realty Capital Properties, Inc.’s Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO). Testified at jury trial.
Retained by: Plaintiffs
Counsel: Selman & Breitman, LLP
Plaintiff sued for fraud and related claims in connection with numerous (real estate) refinancing transactions. Performed forensic accounting review of underlying documents and provided conclusions to counsel.
Retained by: Plaintiff
Counsel: Miller Barondess, LLP
Retained to provide forensic accounting services (review of revenues and expenditures for accuracy and appropriateness) and related damages analysis. Prepared report and testified at deposition and trial.
Retained by: Trustee
Counsel: Wilkie Farr & Gallagher, LLP
Retained to opine on valuation of commercial real estate, including but not limited to, the customs and practices surrounding the engagement of appraisers and the applicability of various valuation discounts. Testified at deposition.