Litigation Support

Litigation Support Services

Expert Witness Testimony

At Follow The Funds LLC, we provide expert witness testimony rooted in over two decades of investigative and financial expertise. As certified forensic accountants, we simplify complex financial issues for judges and juries. Below are key areas where our firm can provide authoritative expert analysis and testimony:

Financial Fraud & Embezzlement

We identify and explain:

Asset misappropriation schemes
Fraudulent financial statements
Internal control failures
Tracing of stolen or misused funds

Asset Tracing

We follow the money across accounts and entities to:

Locate hidden or undisclosed assets
Trace funds through complex structures
Support equitable asset division in litigation

Divorce & Family Law

We assist attorneys and clients with:

Marital vs. separate property analysis
Business valuation for equitable distribution
Lifestyle and dissipation analysis
Tracing concealed marital assets

Economic Damages & Loss Calculations

Our team quantifies financial loss related to:

Lost profits from business disputes
Business interruption
Breach of contract
Personal injury or wrongful death

Business Valuation

We provide credible business valuations including:

Fair market value assessments
Valuation of closely held entities
Discount calculations for control and marketability

Bankruptcy & Insolvency

We assist in insolvency-related litigation with:

Solvency analysis
Fraudulent conveyance and preferential transfer reviews
Financial viability and debt structure evaluations

Estate, Probate & Fiduciary Accounting

We support estate and trust litigation by:

Tracing and accounting for estate assets
Identifying mismanagement or misuse of funds
Reviewing fiduciary actions for compliance

Internal Controls & Corporate Governance

We evaluate:

Effectiveness of internal financial controls
Governance weaknesses that allow fraud
Risk factors and control deficiencies

Tax Fraud & Compliance

Our tax investigations include:

Reconstructing unreported income
Analyzing sham or abusive transactions
Reviewing financial records for tax evasion or fraud

Expert Critique & Rebuttals

We also review and respond to opposing expert reports by:

Identifying flaws in assumptions or methods
Offering alternative conclusions and valuations
Strengthening your litigation strategy

Lost Wages Computations for Personal Injury Cases

In a personal injury case, litigation support can be crucial for calculating and proving lost wages and earning capacity. Lost wages compensation aims to recover the income a person lost or will lose due to an injury caused by another party. This can include:

Lost Wages:
- Hourly wages: Calculated by multiplying the missed hours by the hourly rate.
- Salaried income: Calculated by dividing the annual salary by the number of workdays in a year, and then multiplying by the missed workdays.
- Overtime and Bonuses: If these were regularly earned, lost overtime and bonuses should be included, supported by evidence of past earnings.
- Lost Benefits: The value of benefits like health insurance or retirement contributions lost due to time off can be included.
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Days, and Vacation Days: If these were used for recovery, their value can be claimed.

Lost Earning Potential Calculations

Compensation for the reduction in a person's ability to earn income in the future due to the injury. This is typically a more complex calculation and this where your forensic accountant can add value to your case.

Self-employed workers might have a harder time calculating their lost wages, but they can still recover compensation for these earnings after an accident. Self-employed workers often lose out on clients and opportunities when they get hurt or sick, and it’s crucial to calculate these intangible losses.

Let our experts at Follow The Funds LLC help ensure that you are getting a fair settlement for your lost earning potential.

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The Pre-Litigation Role of the Forensic Accountant

Trust and estate disputes often arise when beneficiaries suspect that a trustee or executor is mismanaging, misappropriating funds, or distributing assets. In such cases, the expertise of a forensic accountant can prove invaluable.ensic accountants offer a range of services, including investigating allegations of fraudulent conduct, ensuring compliance with the terms of the estate or trust, and verifying the assets within the trust and estate. Furthermore, an impartial forensic accountant can facilitate the resolution of disputes, potentially averting the need for litigation.