Business Expert Witnesses in Illinois

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Business expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including finance, management, marketing, entrepreneurship, and human resources. Some of the most common specialties among business expert witnesses also include corporate governance, business valuation, economic damages, mergers and acquisitions, and business ethics. They have provided opinions on the effects of financial mismanagement, unfair business practices, workplace discrimination, breach of contract, and corporate fraud.

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Nathan Sanjiv Basseen, CVAView profile

ID: 117538

Mr. Nathan Sanjiv Basseen, CVA

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Illinois

Mr. Nathan Basseen has 21 years of experience in the field of Consulting. He has earned his BS in Economics and Human and Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University. Today, this expert is a Certified Valuation Analyst by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts. Formerly, he served as the Principal and as a Senior Managing Consultant at Berkeley Research Group. He...

Mergers and Acquisitions Expert WitnessView profile

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Mergers and Acquisitions Expert Witness

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Illinois

This highly-qualified expert specializes in the field of mergers and acquisitions. He earned his BS from Colgate University, his JD from Cornell Law School, and his MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management. He began his career as an attorney practicing mergers and acquisitions law in New York with White & Case. He then went on to begin his investment banking career, where he was...

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David S. Gibson, MBA, MRCView profile

ID: 374383

Mr. David S. Gibson, MBA, MRC

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Illinois

Mr. David S. Gibson has over 40 years of experience in the field of Vocational Economics. He earned his BS in Accounting from the University of Illinois Urbana, his MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago, and his Masters of Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Kentucky. Formerly, this expert served as President and Chief Operating Officer at Vocational Economics, Inc....

Kathleen Ann Hoffman, MBAView profile

ID: 6891738

Ms. Kathleen Ann Hoffman, MBA

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Illinois

Ms. Kathleen A. Hoffman has 37 years of experience in the field of Environmental, Health, and Safety. She earned her BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan, and her MBA from Saint Ambrose University. Formerly, this expert served as a Chemical Engineer at US Environmental Protection Agency, as a Process Engineer at Quantum Chemical and Amoco Corporation, and as a Manager,...

David MatsaView profile

ID: 18778

Prof. David Matsa

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Illinois

This highly qualified expert has been in the field of finance for over 10 years. He earned his BS in economics and mathematics, and his PhD at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has 18 publications and has chaired several finance conferences. He is an associate editor at the Journal of Finance, a founding member of the Labor and Finance Group, and a research associate for the National...

Keith JacobsView profile

ID: 20695

Mr. Keith Jacobs

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Illinois

This expert in challenge course safety has over 25 years of experience in the industry. He received his BA in social and behavioral studies from National Louis University and his MS in outdoor education and therapeutic recreation from Western Illinois University. The expert is an active member of the Association for Challenge Course Technology, the American Society for Testing and Materials, and...

John SteeleView profile

ID: 21908

Mr. John Steele

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Illinois

This expert has nearly 20 years of experience in his field with particular expertise in debt securities. He earned his BBA from Emory University, his MSA from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and his MBA from the University of Chicago. He formerly served as the associate director of finance at CME group, then as the executive director of corporate finance at OCC, a clearinghouse in...

Laurel Van AllenView profile

ID: 31438

Ms. Laurel Van Allen

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Illinois

This qualified economist has been in her field for over 15 years. She earned her BS from Texas A&M University and her MA from the University of Chicago, both in economics. She is active in her field as a member of professional associations including the American Finance Association and the American Law and Economics Association. She has specific expertise handling antitrust matters as well as...

Daniel SpulberView profile

ID: 34874

Prof. Daniel Spulber

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Illinois

This extremely qualified expert earned his BA in economics from the University of Michigan followed by his MA and PhD in economics both from Northwestern University. He has authored 13 books and 118 articles, organized 31 conferences, and presented nationally and internationally in his field. He formerly served as a professor of economics at the University of Southern California and as chair of...

Adriane JohnsonView profile

ID: 35105

Ms. Adriane Johnson

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Illinois

This qualified expert earned her BA in liberal arts from Columbia College and her MJ in business law from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. She is a certified professional in human resources and a senior human resources manager. Currently, this expert is the owner and founder of a human resources consultancy in Illinois which she founded in 2006 where she employs expertise in human...

Donna SkowronskiView profile

ID: 38637

Ms. Donna Skowronski

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Illinois

This expert earned her BS in public relations from Illinois State University, and her MEd in human resources development from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She holds certification as a senior professional in human resources from the Human Resources Certification Institute, and earned the senior certified professional certification from the Society of Human Resources Management. She...

Veronica LoewyView profile

ID: 39693

Ms. Veronica Loewy

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Illinois

This highly-qualified human resources and employee relations expert is a certified senior professional in human resources and has 20 years of experience in the field. She earned her BA in political science from Rutgers University and her JD from Northern Illinois University College of Law. Formerly, she served as a human rights investigator at both the Illinois Department of Human Rights and the...

Jerry KalishView profile

ID: 45500

Mr. Jerry Kalish

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Illinois

This highly qualified expert has over 40 years of experience in all aspects of qualified and non-qualified retirement plans. He earned his BS in accounting and finance from Indiana University-Bloomington and is certified as a global financial steward, as an investment advisor, and as an investment fiduciary analyst. He formerly served as a guest lecturer in the Employee Benefits Program at the...

The Average Business Expert Witness
Charges $467 / Hour

Based on hourly rates. Compare expert witness rates across thousands of specialties in all 50 states.

  • Review Fee

    $425

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  • Deposition Fee

    $500

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  • Court Fee

    $475

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Business Expert Witness FAQs

A business expert witness provides specialized knowledge and insights on complex business matters, helping courts understand intricate details that are crucial to case outcomes.

Business expert witnesses can handle a wide range of cases including contract disputes, mergers and acquisitions, financial fraud, bankruptcy, intellectual property issues, and more.

In financial fraud cases, a business expert witness can analyze financial records, identify irregularities, and provide clear explanations about fraudulent activities to the court.

Yes. Subspecialties may include areas like finance, economics, accounting, marketing, human resources, or operations management depending on the specifics of the case.

Each industry has unique practices and standards. An expert with experience in your industry will have an intimate understanding of these nuances which can be pivotal for your case.

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