Forensic Dispute & Advisory

Litigation Support That Holds Up In Court 

When you’re facing litigation, a fraud investigation, or a high-stakes dispute, the financial analysis matters as much as the legal arguments. Get the numbers wrong, and you’ve lost credibility you can't recover.

Disputes turn on financial facts. What were the damages? What’s the business worth? Was there fraud? What does the data show? Judges, juries, and opposing counsel scrutinize every assumption, every calculation, every conclusion. Weak analysis gets torn apart. Strong analysis wins cases. 

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Numbers Are A Powerful Tool To Help Resolve Issues. And We Know Numbers

While our size permits us to serve complex and progressive organizations, respect for the entrepreneurial spirit is a core value. Our team has worked on thousands of matters and has provided testimony hundreds of times. We hold credentials such as CPA, CFF, CVA, MAFF, and CFE, and we’ve served as experts, court-appointed experts, and mediators. We stay current through organizations like the American Bar Association, National Judicial College, and Ohio Supreme Court.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ A trusted financial and business advisor can be a formidable advantage in reaching a successful resolution. We believe it is the unwavering commitment we make to each client that separates GBQ from our competitors.

Expert Analysis When The Stakes Are High

We start by understanding the matter, the legal issues, and what financial analysis is needed. We gather documents, analyze data, and develop our opinions based on the evidence.  For litigation support, we work closely with attorneys to provide analysis that supports the case strategy. For investigations, we follow the trail wherever it leads. For expert testimony, we deliver opinions that withstand cross-examination. Read on to find out how GBQ's Forensic & Dispute Advisory team can help you.

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Commercial Litigation & Damages
Lost profits, breach of contract, business interruption, economic damages. We quantify losses, analyze financial records, and provide expert testimony. Our work has been tested in court repeatedly.
Family Law Advisory
Divorce cases require business valuations, income analysis, asset tracing, and support calculations. We work with attorneys to provide the financial analysis needed for settlement negotiations or trial. We’ve served as court-appointed experts and mediators.
Forensic Accounting & Fraud Investigations
Embezzlement, financial statement fraud, asset misappropriation. We investigate, trace funds, analyze transactions, and document findings. We also conduct fraud risk assessments and provide fraud hotline services for companies concerned about internal controls.
Intellectual Property Services
Patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes require specialized damages calculations. We quantify lost profits, reasonable royalties, and unjust enrichment. We’ve testified on intellectual property damages in multiple jurisdictions.
Data Analytics
Large datasets require sophisticated analysis. We use data analytics tools to identify patterns, detect anomalies, and extract relevant information from financial systems, transaction records, and electronic documents. We turn data into evidence.
Fraud Risk Assessment
Whether committed by internal or external parties, fraud risk exists in every organization. Often, preventive measures are only thoroughly explored after fraud has occurred. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent fraud risk. We help you identify your organization’s potential fraud schemes or scenarios and mitigate critical fraud risks through remediation plans and recommendations.

Financial Clarity In Complex Disputes 

Your selection of professional service firms is a pivotal consideration given its potential impact on critical business issues and problems. Reach out to GBQ's Forensic & Dispute Advisory team for assistance relating to:

  • Asset & Separate Property Tracing
  • Asset Misappropriation
  • Asset Tracing & Detection
  • Business Damages/Lost Profits
  • Business Valuations
  • Asset & Separate Property Tracing
  • Construction Disputes
  • Forensic Accounting & Analysis
  • Intellectual Property Damages & Valuation
  • Income & Expense Analysis
  • Insurance & Business Interruption Claims
  • Lost Wages & Earnings Analysis
  • Malpractice & Accountant Liability Claims
  • Post-Acquisition Disputes
  • Securities Litigation
  • Shareholder Disputes
  • Valuation Of Marital Assets
  • Valuation of Stock Options
  • Insurance Claims & Fraud
  • Intangible Asset Valuations & Impairment Reviews
  • Operational Efficiencies & Cost/Resource Management
  • Records Analysis & Reconstruction
  • Regulatory Investigations
  • Royalty or Compliance Audits
  • White Collar Crimes

 

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