Expert Witness Services Information

Educational overview of expert witness services in business valuation for legal proceedings. Understanding valuation in litigation contexts and expert testimony requirements.

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Valuation in Legal Contexts

Common legal proceedings requiring business valuation expert testimony

Divorce Proceedings

Business valuation for marital asset division

Key Considerations:

Date of valuation selection
Marital vs separate property
Income approach emphasis

Shareholder Disputes

Valuation for buy-sell agreements and disputes

Key Considerations:

Minority vs control interests
Marketability discounts
Oppression factors

Estate & Gift Tax

Valuation for tax compliance and planning

Key Considerations:

IRS guidelines compliance
Discount application
Documentation requirements

Damage Calculations

Economic loss quantification in litigation

Key Considerations:

But-for analysis
Mitigation factors
Lost profits calculation

Expert Witness Qualifications

Understanding the qualifications and requirements for valuation expert witnesses

Professional Credentials

• Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)
• Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA)
• Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)
• Advanced degrees in finance/economics

Experience Requirements

• Extensive valuation experience
• Prior expert testimony
• Industry-specific knowledge
• Report writing expertise

Professional Standards

• USPAP compliance
• Professional ethics adherence
• Continuing education
• Independence requirements

This information is provided for educational purposes only. We are not currently accepting expert witness engagements for litigation or IRS cases. For general business valuation services outside of litigation contexts, please contact us through our standard channels.