Disputes will inevitably arise in our competitive private-enterprise system. For such a system to function smoothly, there must be a means for the equitable settlement of disputes. Disputes may be settled by negotiation between the parties, with or without the assistance of a mediator. If negotiation fails, the parties might resort to civil litigation or to private settlement by an arbitrator.
Often, financial issues lie at the center of these disputes. The tools and techniques embodied in financial analysis, econometric methods, and forensic accounting can be used to narrow the range of possibilities for resolving a case. Skillfully applied, such tools may level the playing field and might lead to a more equitable, and less stressful, settlement.
We are trained, skilled and experienced in the use of such tools and techniques, especially in the contexts of negotiated settlements, or of civil litigation, and of mediation and arbitration. We are accustomed to working under the constraints imposed by a contentious environment and by the heightened sensitivity to costs. We know such constraints may require insightful and efficient extraction and interpretation of financial data.
Last, but not least, we have extensive experience in providing expert testimony at deposition, arbitration, or trial.
Our recent case experience includes the following issues:
▪Lost profits computation for
-Patent infringement
-Copyright infringement
-Trademark infringement
▪Contract breach
▪Equitable distribution of marital estate in divorce