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This experienced corporate finance attorney retired after a 44-year career with Bell, Boyd & Lloyd in Chicago, where he practiced in securities, corporate governance, and related areas. For 13 years, he was the Chair of his firm's corporate and securities group, working with many large U.S. Corporations. He recently taught an M&A course at Northwestern University and currently acts as an independent consultant and a FINRA arbitrator.
Arbitrator/Mediator & Expert Witness, Independent
Juris Doctor (JD), Columbia University
Evanston,
Illinois
This highly qualified expert has provided valuation and corporate finance consulting services since 1987. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and he is a member of several prestigious associations including the Healthcare Financial Management Association and the American Society of Appraisers. He previously worked as the Senior Managing Director of American Appraisal Associates Inc where he was the Chair of Healthcare Industry Practice. Currently, this expert works as Managing Director in a global consulting firm in Illinois. He specializes in the valuation of a wide variety of businesses and business interests, fairness and solvency opinions, consulting with corporations with respect to corporate finance issues, and estimating economic damages. He has provided opinions of value, fairness, and solvency for many purposes such as acquisitions, divestitures, business and strategic plan reviews, business unit performance measurement, SEC filings, US GAAP and other financial reporting requirements, US federal, state, and non-US tax reporting requirements, regulatory compliance, various dispute resolution and litigation procedures and general advisory purposes. This expert has worked with clients across a wide variety of industries such as business and consumer services, construction, engineering and real estate development, construction materials, banking, financial institutions and insurance, healthcare services and managed care.
Managing Director, A Valuation Services Firm
Master of Business Administration (MBA), DePaul University
Chicago,
Illinois
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What Can a Securities Expert Witness Opine On?
Initial Public Offering (IPO)
Offering shares to the public for the first time.
Private Placement
Selling securities directly to a select group.
Securities Registration
Filing necessary documents for compliance.
Underwriting
Assessing risk and pricing of securities.
Market Making
Providing liquidity by facilitating trades.
Securities Trading
Buying and selling securities in markets.
FAQs for Securities Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a securities expert witness?
A securities expert witness is a financial specialist who explains complex securities laws and industry standards in court. They assist by reviewing records, analyzing trades, and testifying to clarify disputes.
In what case types can a securities expert witness be advantageous?
A securities expert witness is advantageous in securities fraud, broker misconduct, suitability, churning, misrepresentation, insider trading, FINRA arbitration, and investment loss cases.
How can a securities expert witness strengthen damages analysis?
A securities expert witness strengthens damages analysis by applying industry standards, market data, and valuation models to quantify losses and support credible, defensible claims.
What securities expert witness qualifications best withstand Daubert scrutiny?
Securities expert witness qualifications that best withstand Daubert scrutiny include deep industry experience, relevant licenses, advanced degrees, and a strong, peer‑recognized publication record.
How should counsel evaluate a securities expert witness’s prior regulatory experience?
Counsel should evaluate a securities expert witness’s prior regulatory experience by reviewing past roles, enforcement actions, testimony history, and alignment with current case issues.
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