Your case has strong merits. But can you prove the damages?

Complex business disputes often hinge on one critical factor: your ability to translate difficult accounting concepts into a compelling, bulletproof case that resonates with judges and juries. The difference between winning and losing? Bringing in the right financial expert as early as possible. 

The $5 Million Difference

Recently, our team, led by Tatevik Torossian, secured a unanimous jury verdict for the full $5.3 million in damages claimed in a complex business partnership dispute. The case involved three partners, unpaid costs and related finance fees, unpaid profits, and financial records spread across multiple sources with inconsistent accounting practices.

The challenge? Making sense of incomplete and inaccurate financial data.

Our approach? We reconstructed financial records to paint the most accurate picture, analyzed complex business transactions, and presented findings that even the judge commented were precise in our analysis.

The result speaks for itself: a unanimous verdict awarding the full amount to our client.

Get ahead of the case

Here’s what separates winning attorneys from the rest: they engage forensic accountants early as consultants while maintaining attorney-client privilege. This gives them time to properly analyze the case, identify weaknesses, and prepare strong testimony.

One costly mistake we see repeatedly: Waiting too long to retain a litigation consultant and expert witness. 

We’ve watched opposing counsel scramble to find experts weeks before trial – or worse, go without one entirely. In one recent case, that decision contributed to a $160 million verdict in favor of our client.

Most cases settle before trial, often within days of receiving a comprehensive expert report. Why? Because numbers don’t lie, and opposing counsel can see the writing on the wall.

Meet Your Litigation Expert Witness Team

When millions are at stake, credentials matter. Director of Litigation Consulting and Forensic Accounting, Tatevik Torossian, brings CPA, CFF, CFE, and MAFF certifications, plus over 16 years of forensic accounting experience, to every engagement. She recently led the case involving over $5 million in damages, helping attorneys navigate complex partnership disputes with the precision these high-stakes cases demand.

Managing Partner Howard Grobstein combines over 30 years of experience with courtroom presence that makes complex financial evidence accessible to any audience. Howard recently testified in a case where the client won $160 million, demonstrating how expert financial testimony can drive substantial verdicts.

Bottom line: Our litigation expert witnesses don’t just crunch numbers. We translate complex financial concepts into clear, compelling narratives that help win cases.

Technology That Accelerates Results

Our team leverages advanced forensic accounting software that provides significant time savings and data accuracy through automated analysis. We can transform images of bank statements into usable data and actionable insights in days, not months. In addition to our technical capabilities, we utilize analytical software to assist with financial analysis.

What this means for your case:

• Faster turnaround times without sacrificing accuracy
• Comprehensive analysis of massive data sets
• Visual analytics that make financial patterns obvious to juries
• Additional time to refine strategy and prepare for trial

But technology never replaces judgment. Our experts know when automated results require human interpretation and which anomalies indicate genuine issues.

The Process That Drives Settlements

Early Consultation: We help evaluate settlement potential before you invest substantial resources. Our preliminary damage assessments often determine whether litigation makes economic sense.

Discovery Strategy: We assist in crafting interrogatories, formulating questions for the depositions of our opposing experts, and sit in on relevant depositions. 

Expert Reports: Our analysis often drives settlement negotiations. We’ve seen cases settle the day before a trial begins and even the day after deposition once opposing counsel reviewed our findings.

Trial Preparation: We continuously refine our analysis throughout the case lifecycle, preparing for cross-examination that maintains credibility under pressure.

What Your Clients Need to Know

Strong legal representation is costly for clients. But they may not realize that financial expert analysis often determines whether their substantial legal investment pays off.

Here’s the reality: Cases involving financial damages without expert support face an uphill battle. Judges and juries need clear, credible explanations of complex accounting concepts. Your legal arguments require financial evidence that withstands scrutiny.

A smart investment: Engaging forensic accountants early creates a foundation for success that compounds throughout the case. It’s not an added expense – it’s insurance for your client’s legal investment. Like one partner at a white collar litigation firm put it:

“Tatevik was excellent and utterly indispensable. Responsive, engaged, and invested in her work from day one, she prepared thoroughly well-supported opinions that withstood scrutiny by opposing experts with decades of experience. She helped craft a very compelling trial presentation that landed with the jury and was confident and natural on the stand. Tatevik gained credibility while resisting a strong cross-examination. Her opinions and testimony were better supported, credible and compelling over that of a purported 40-year veteran. The jury awarded every single penny Tatevik presented as owed to our client.”

Ready to Build Your Winning Case?

The best time to engage financial experts is now, while you can still shape case strategy and maximize your client’s chances of success.

Contact Tatevik Torossian, Director in Litigation Consulting and Forensic Accounting, to discuss how forensic accounting can help transform your financial dispute into a winning case. Call 818.532.1020 or contact us to get started.