Mr. Kevin Kozlowski has over 8 years of experience in Forensics, Economics, and Fraud. He earned his BS in Accounting from the University of Houston Clear Lake. Formerly, this expert served as a Senior Associate at HSSK, LLC, and as a Manager of Forensics and Litigation Services at Weaver. Currently, this expert is a Senior Manager of Forensics and Litigation Services at Weaver.
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This expert focuses on accounting, forensic accounting, financial analysis, financial forensics, economic damages, business valuation and investigations. He has experience in lost profits/earnings, business interruption claims, analysis of financial transactions and balances, Court-ordered accounting, bankruptcy, fraud examinations, investigations and the reconstruction of incomplete, misstated...
Dr. Patrick F. Kennedy has 30 years of experience in Economics. He earned his BA in Economics from the University of California San Diego and his Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford University. Formerly, this expert served as the Director of Economic Research at International Securities Group, Inc., as a Consultant and Shareholder at Mack Barclay Inc, and as the Managing Director at LECG...
This expert has been in the accounting industry for nearly 30 years. A doctor of accounting, he regularly conducts continuing education seminars for organizations such as the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the American Accounting Association, law enforcement agencies, and Fortune 500 companies. Widely published in the field, he was a member of the Editorial Board for the...
Mr. James T. Schmid has over 23 years of experience in the fields of Accounting, Business Valuation, and Fraud. He earned his BS in Engineering from Oakland University and his MBA in Accounting and Finance from Ross School of Business. Today, this expert is Accredited in Business Valuation and Certified in Financial Forensics by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a...
This expert has been working in the petroleum industry for over 40 years. He has worked for numerous petroleum and energy firms in a variety of capacities, from production and drilling accountant and oil and gas accountant to senior internal auditor, control analyst, audit manager, and senior staff auditor. Awarded the honor of Fellow of the American College of Forensic Examiners, he holds a...
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This highly qualified financial expert has 30+ years of professional experience at leading firms. Currently he is a Prinicipal at R. G. Quintero & Co. and a Managing Director at Chartered Capital Advisers. Previously he, was an investment banker at Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc., an insolvency and restructuring advisor at Zolfo, Cooper & Co, and also started and ran the first valuation practice of...
This highly-qualified expert has over 40 years of experience in the field of forensic accounting and fraud forensics, with an extensive background in fraud engagements, shareholder and partnership disputes, and other areas of investigative accounting. He earned his BS in accounting from Rutgers University and certified as a public accountant, valuation analyst, global management accountant, and...
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This highly-qualified expert in bankruptcy law has over 15 years of experience in his field, with extensive experience in myriad commercial law matters, including bankruptcy, contract disputes, commercial loans, financial restructuring, fiduciary duties, fraudulent transfer law, corporate responsibility, leveraged buyouts, and securities. He earned his BA in business administration from the...
This cybersecurity expert is a seasoned entrepreneur and experienced consultant in the field of identity theft. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of California-San Diego and is the owner of over 100 patents. The expert previously founded a mobile malware company that he later sold to Qualcomm. He also worked as the Principal Scientist for Consumer Security at PayPal, and he...
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This expert has nearly 35 years of experience in the prevention of cyber crime and identity theft. Among the top consumer security and identity theft experts, he has worked with financial firms, governments, intellegence organizations, and Fortune 500 companies on identity theft education and prevention. He has acted as advisor to numerous security firms, including Check Point, Websense, Ntru...
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This expert has been an active teacher in the areas of taxation and international accounting at a prominent University for over 15 years. In addition to his academic responsibilities, he has also provided tax consulting services for nonresident alien and U.S. taxpayers. This expert’s research articles have appeared in such journals as The Journal of the American Taxation Association, Journal of...
This highly qualified expert has years of experience in financial forensics and fraud examination. He received his BA in political science from the University of California Riverside and his MBA from the Graziadio School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University. He is certified as a valuation analyst and a fraud examiner. This expert has held several leadership positions in his field,...
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What is the role of a fraud expert witness in legal proceedings?
A fraud expert witness provides specialized knowledge and insights on fraudulent activities, helping courts understand complex financial transactions, deceptive practices, or misleading statements.
What types of cases can a fraud expert witness handle?
Fraud expert witnesses can handle a variety of cases including securities fraud, insurance fraud, mortgage fraud, corporate fraud, tax evasion, and identity theft among others.
How can a fraud expert witness assist in a case involving Ponzi schemes?
They can analyze financial records to identify patterns consistent with Ponzi schemes, provide testimony on how such schemes operate, and assess the extent of financial loss.
Can a fraud expert witness have subspecialties?
Yes. Some may specialize in areas like forensic accounting, cybercrime, healthcare fraud, or banking and finance depending on their background and experience.
Why is it important to hire a certified fraud examiner as an expert witness?
Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) have undergone rigorous training and examination. Their certification ensures they possess advanced knowledge of fraud detection and prevention.
How does Expert Institute select its Fraud expert witnesses?
Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.