The past few decades has seen a dramatic increase in civil litigation in the
United States
. When financial and economic issues arise, attorneys often turn to CPAs to help provide their clients with expertise from the foremost authorities in such issues.
We can help attorneys before the trial even begins by investigating the case, translating complex financial data, and educating the attorney on relevant accounting, auditing or tax matters. Since we are very familiar with computer systems, we can assist in collecting, organizing and summarizing data, as well as reconstructing lost or stolen records.
As the case progresses, we may assist in depositions by identifying inconsistencies or flaws in the testimony of witnesses. We can also help attorneys develop questions for witnesses and evaluate the evidence of the opposition.
Plaintiffs in civil litigation must prove that they suffered damages. Often our role is to calculate the monetary loss suffered by the plaintiff. Sometimes we work with defense lawyers to review and critique the plaintiff’s damages, and prepare an alternate damage estimate to support the defendant’s case.
Some of the kinds of cases that we have assisted in include:
- Wrongful termination
- Lost wages or income
- Failure to hire
- Unpaid overtime
- Partner or shareholder disputes
- Theft or embezzlement
- Fraud
- Property division for divorce
We have a reputation for being honest, objective financial experts. Our greatest asset is our ability to comprehend and analyze the facts of a case, and then explain them in simple terms to our clients, attorneys, judges and juries.
