EXPERT WITNESS SPECIALTY INDEX

Financial Expert Witnesses

Our finance expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including accounting, banking, securities, and financial analysis. Some of the most common finance expert witness specialties also include forensic accounting, business valuation, and investment management. They have opined on the effects of fraud, breach of contract, investment suitability, securities litigation, bankruptcy, and shareholder disputes.

Example cases where an attorney might need a finance expert witness include:

  • A breach of contract case involving a dispute over the payment terms of a loan or investment agreement
  • A securities fraud case where an individual or company has made false or misleading statements about a financial product or investment
  • A bankruptcy case where a finance expert can help determine the value of assets and liabilities
  • A shareholder dispute over the value of a company or its financial performance
  • An accounting malpractice case where a finance expert can provide an opinion on whether an accountant or accounting firm has breached professional standards

Expert Institute can help an attorney find the perfect finance expert witness for their case by providing access to a network of rigorously vetted experts with extensive experience in the finance industry and a track record of providing insightful and persuasive testimony in complex legal matters.

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Financial Lending Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Financial Lending Expert Witness | California

This expert has over 35 years of experience in the banking, finance, investment, and brokerage business. He earned his BA in philosophy, economics, and accounting from Pomona College and is licensed as both a California Real Estate Broker and California Finance Lender and Broker. He is a member of the National Association of Realtors and the California Association of Realtors. He formerly served...

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Securities and Trading Expert Witness | VermontView profile

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Securities and Trading Expert Witness | Vermont

This highly-qualified securities expert has over 30 years of experience in equity securities and trading. He earned his BA from Saint Lawrence University and holds the Series 7, 9, 10, 24, 55, 63, & 99 licenses. He has held a number of distinguished roles, including the head of global equity sales at ABN AMRO, the CEO and COO of Harborside Securities, and the head of equities at Fidelity Capital...

Banking and Small Business Lending Expert Witness | FloridaView profile

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Banking and Small Business Lending Expert Witness | Florida

This highly-qualified expert has 25 years of experience in banking and small business lending. He earned his BA in organizational management from Warner University and an MBA in finance from International College. He has formerly served as a commercial lender for SouthTrust Bank, Southern Community Bank, and Florida Community Bank. During his time with Florida Community Bank, he also held the...

Certified Financial Planner Expert Witness | GeorgiaView profile

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Certified Financial Planner Expert Witness | Georgia

This highly qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in financial planning and advising. He received his BS from Virginia Tech. Currently, this expert is a certified financial planner and an accredited investment fiduciary. This expert has completed the series 65, series 7, and series 63 through the National Association of Securities Dealers. Previously, this expert served as a financial...

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Financial Services Regulatory Compliance Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Financial Services Regulatory Compliance Expert Witness | California

This expert has over 10 years of experience in risk management and regulatory compliance in the financial services industry, with a focus on identifying compliance issues and implementing solutions to mitigate risk. In his work with the CFPB, he identified millions of dollars in remediation for consumers. Formerly, he worked in consumer protection roles with the Consumer Financial Protection...

Investment Banking and Leveraged Finance Expert Witness | ConnecticutView profile

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Investment Banking and Leveraged Finance Expert Witness | Connecticut

This highly-qualified expert has nearly 30 years of experience in the field of investment banking and leveraged finance, specializing in arranging debt financing primarily for leveraged buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, refinancings, recapitalizations and rescue financings. He earned his BS in computer science from Columbia University and his MBA in finance and international business from the...

David Joseph Weiner, MBAView profile

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Mr. David Joseph Weiner, MBA

Mr. David Weiner has 35 years of experience in Business & Finance. He earned his BS in Business Administration from the Walter A. Haas School of Business and his MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Today, this expert is certified as an Accredited Member in Business Valuation by the American Society of Appraisers. Formerly, this expert served as an Economist and...

Jon Riddle, PhDView profile

ID: 23763

Dr. Jon Riddle, PhD

This highly-qualified expert has over 20 years of experience as an economist, with much of his work centered around health economics, hospital reimbursement policies, antitrust economics, and damages. He received his BS in economics from California State Polytechnic University before earning his PhD in economics from the University of California Santa Barbara. This expert is active in his field...

Eric Wayne Christensen, PhDView profile

ID: 26870

Dr. Eric Wayne Christensen, PhD

Dr. Eric Christensen has 19 years of experience in Economics. He earned his BS in Business Management from Brigham Young University, his MA in Economics from Colorado State University, and his PhD in Economics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Formerly, this expert served as the Principal Research Scientist of Health Economics at Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute, as the...

Eugenia Alexandra Larmore, MBA, PhDView profile

ID: 27375

Dr. Eugenia Alexandra Larmore, MBA, PhD

Dr. Eugenia A. Larmore has 21 years of experience in Economics. She earned her BS in Marketing and International Business and her MBA and Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Nevada. Formerly, this expert served as a Senior Analyst and Director at Meridian Business Advisors. Currently, she serves as the Founder, President, and Consultant at Ekay Economic Consultants Inc.

Felix Laurence Friedt, MS, PhDView profile

ID: 30456

Dr. Felix Laurence Friedt, MS, PhD

Dr. Felix L. Friedt has over five years of experience in Economics. He earned his BA in Economics and International Business from Whitworth University and his MS and Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Oregon. Formerly, he served as a Graduate Teaching Fellow of Economics at the University of Oregon and as an Assistant Professor of Economics at Macalester College. Currently, he is the Owner...

Erick C. West, MAView profile

ID: 30871

Mr. Erick C. West, MA

Mr. Erick C. West has 22 years of experience in the field of Economics. He earned both his BA and MA in Economics from Washington State University. Formerly, this expert served as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, as a Trainer at Estate of S.R.D., and as a Senior Economist at Harper Incorporated. Currently, this expert serves as the President of West Economics, Inc. where he specializes in...

Kevin Robert Kozlowski, CFEView profile

ID: 30958

Mr. Kevin Robert Kozlowski, CFE

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.

Erick Michael Elder, PhDView profile

ID: 38635

Dr. Erick Michael Elder, PhD

Dr. Erick M. Elder has 28 years of experience in Economics. He earned his BA from Allegheny College and his MA and Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Pittsburgh. Formerly, this expert served as an Adjunct Faculty at Butler County Community College and Robert Morris University, and as an Assistant and then Associate Professor in the Department of Economics and Finance at the University of...

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