Litigation

Litigation Support:

Rich, Wightman & Company's Litigation Support Department consists of a team of experienced CPAs with CFE, CFF, CVA and Cr.FA designations dedicated to assisting attorneys in the specialized areas of Divorce, Damages, Business and Partner Disputes, Business Valuations, and Estate and Trusts Issues. Our expert reports are prepared with the non-accountant audience in mind by translating complex accounting issues into clear, concise, easy to follow language. We utilize illustrations, charts and graphs to emphasize key points and maintain audience interest. Our experts have testified in both Federal and District Courts.

Divorce Engagements:

1. Discovery of Hidden Assets
2. Discovery of Unreported Income
3. Determination of Disposable Income
4. Business Valuations
5. Tax issues of Child and Spousal Support
6. Investigation of Business Assets
7. Self-Dealing and Inter-Family Dealings
8. Executive Compensation Manipulation
9. Cash Business Considerations

Damage Studies:

1. Lost Profit Analysis
2. Liquidated Damages Analysis
3. Personal Loss of Earnings
4. Partner Disputes
5. Contract Damages

Estate and Trust Engagements:

1. Accountings
2. Asset tracing and analysis
3. Forensic Investigations
4. Beneficiary Disputes
5. Trustee Disputes