Litigation Support Services

PRIMARY CONTACTS: Adam J. Goode CPA, Thomas Pratt CPA, ABV, CFF, CVA

Schneider Downs litigation support specialists maintain a variety of advanced professional and analytical skills, and professional certifications.

If you are an attorney representing claims for lost profits, intellectual property disputes, breach of contract, insurance claims, construction claims, and valuations of closely held businesses, Schneider Downs litigation support specialists have the professional credentials and experience you need to assist you with your caseload. Our team has earned a reputation for rapid response, thorough preparation for court, and poise, presence and credibility as expert witnesses.

Schneider Downs litigation support specialists maintain a variety of advanced professional and analytical skills, and professional certifications including Certified in Financial Forensics (CFFs) and accredited Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs).

Our team members have diversified financial and business experience, as well as familiarity with the legal process, which enables them to effectively identify key issues on each case. Added to this is the solid reputation and expertise of one of the nation’s largest independent accounting firms, assured by the highest ethical standards and credentials held by its shareholders and professionals.

Litigation Support in Action

• Analysis of damage claims, including those for lost profits, business interruption and acceleration and delay claims
• Assistance with discovery, including the review and preparation of document requests, attendance at depositions and preparation of interrogatories
• Business valuation and forensic accounting as related to shareholder disputes
• Development of claim theory and related damage issues
• Expert testimony
• Preparation of financial models and assistance with settlement negotiations
• Presentation of financial data and related information to triers of fact

Our professionals are experienced in analyzing and presenting complex financial issues in a clear and usable format in a variety of forums. These forums have included courts, arbitration, mediation and regulatory bodies.

Commitment to Innovation

In today’s fast-paced environment, we mitigate the risk of underutilized or misunderstood data by partnering with our SD Digital Team data analytics team. By integrating decades of industry expertise with cutting-edge tools, we swiftly deliver actionable insights through data management, discovery, visualization, and advanced analytics, transforming decision-making, uncovering client value and identifying opportunities including:

• Aggregating and combing data from disassociated legacy systems to discover new insights and assist in quantifying supportable damage claims
• Developing procedures backed by statistical methods that are credible and will support expert testimony
• Providing well-documented and detailed analyses that are repeatable and can be followed at each step of the process, from the source document to the conclusion

About Business Advisory Services

The Schneider Downs Business Advisory team empowers organizations in making informed decisions across accounting, financial, legal, and operational areas. From the ground floor to the C-suite, we provide strategic guidance to help clients succeed in today’s rapidly evolving business environment.

Learn more about our Business Advisory services or contact us for more information.