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This highly qualified expert has nearly 30 years of experience in the legal sector. He received his AB in economics from UC Berkeley before earning his JD from Loyola Marymount University. This expert is also an accredited investment fiduciary. He specializes in insurance recovery and bad faith litigation, as well as ethics and compliance in the financial services profession. He is active in his field, having authored numerous periodicals and spoken at several conferences throughout his career. He has formerly served as a law clerk for the Honorable John R. Padova, a shareholder for Anderson Kill & Olick, and director and senior corporate counsel for Dish Network. He has also served as the standards and legal manager, as well as standards and legal counsel, for Investments & Wealth Institute. Currently, this expert serves as general counsel for a nonprofit professional investment association and credentialing organization based in Colorado.
Managing Director, Certifications, A nonprofit professional investment association & credentialing organization in CO
Juris Doctor (JD), Loyola Marymount University
Newport Beach,
Colorado
This highly-qualified economics and finance expert has over 30 years of experience in his field and specializes in the topics of securities and class-action litigation, corporate finance and governance, and the valuation of public and private companies. He earned his MBA in finance and applied economics from the University of Rochester and his PhD in finance from the University of Washington. He is currently an executive board member of the National Association of Corporate Directors Colorado Chapter. He also stays active in his field as an author and presenter of his field and has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Economist. Formerly, he has held positions as an associate professor of finance at the University of Utah, a visiting associate professor of finance at the University of Chicago, and a visiting professor of economics at Princeton University. He currently serves as a provost professor of finance at a large university in Colorado.
Provost Professor, A University in CO
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Washington
Colorado
This expert has 26 years of experience in regulatory and compliance investigation of federal labor laws. An extensive amount of time was with the US Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division as a Wage and Hour Compliance Specialist, enforcing federal wage and hour laws through investigative assignments. She analyzed and reviewed employer's financial documents, including time and pay records, as well as provided technical and non-technical assistance to employers so compliance could be achieved. Enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act included minimum wage, overtime, record keeping, and child labor provisions. Currently, this expert is the President and Owner of her own consulting firm, where she specializes in employment law, specifically the Fair Labor Standards Act. She serves as a third party employer representative for labor issues and oversees and monitors payroll for wage and hour compliance, among other duties.
Owner & President, Employment Law Consulting Firm
Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of New Mexico
Klamath,
New Mexico
This expert has over 30 years experience as an insurance claim adjuster specializing in helping clients manage residential and commercial insurance claims after natural disasters or fires damage their property. He is a graduate of University of Central Oklahoma and a Certified Property Manager (CPM) with the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). He is licensed in 11 states. He is currently the Regional Director at a public insurance adjusting company where he oversees Commercial Insurance Claims, Business Owner Insurance Claims, Risk Management, Recovery from Natural Disaster and Property loss, Commercial Property Re-positioning, and Homeowner Insurance Claim.
Regional Manager, A public insurance adjusting company
Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond,
Oklahoma
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What Can a Financial Expert Witness Opine On?
Financial Planning
Creating a roadmap for financial goals.
Investment Management
Overseeing investment portfolios for clients.
Tax Preparation
Preparing and filing tax returns accurately.
Budgeting
Developing budgets to track income and expenses.
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FAQs for Financial Expert Witnesses
What is a financial expert witness?
A financial expert witness is a qualified finance professional who provides specialized opinions in legal cases. They assist by reviewing financial records, analyzing damages, testifying in court, and clarifying complex money issues.
What types of cases can a financial expert witness opine on?
A financial expert witness opines on fraud, damages, business valuation, bankruptcy, securities, forensic accounting, marital dissolution, tax disputes, and commercial litigation.
How do you evaluate the credibility of a financial expert witness’s methodology?
Evaluate a financial expert witness’s methodology by checking accepted industry standards, transparent data sources, reproducible calculations, and peer‑reviewed or legally tested methods.
What specific credentials should a financial expert witness have for complex commercial disputes?
A financial expert witness for complex commercial disputes should have a CPA or CFA, advanced finance/accounting degree, relevant industry experience, and strong litigation or forensic credentials.
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