Finance Expert Witnesses in California

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Finance expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including banking, investment management, financial planning, corporate finance, and insurance. Some of the most common specialties among finance expert witnesses also include securities trading, risk management, financial analysis, taxation, and real estate finance. They have provided opinions on the effects of market volatility, financial fraud, investment strategies, tax implications, and regulatory compliance.

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Review Fee $600/hr
Deposition Fee $700/hr

This expert has over 35 years of experience in the banking, finance, investment, and brokerage business. He earned his BA in philosophy, economics, and accounting from Pomona College and is licensed as both a California Real Estate Broker and California Finance Lender and Broker. He is a member of the National Association of Realtors and the California Association of Realtors. He formerly served as a commercial loan officer at Bank of America, as the chief financial officer of Engineered Equipment Company, and as the senior vice president of Mellon Bank and Regents Bank. This expert is currently the president and CEO of a commercial real estate lending company in California.

President and CEO, A Commercial Real Estate Lending Company in CA

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Pomona College

Carlsbad,

California

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Review Fee $350/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr

This expert has over 10 years of experience in risk management and regulatory compliance in the financial services industry, with a focus on identifying compliance issues and implementing solutions to mitigate risk. In his work with the CFPB, he identified millions of dollars in remediation for consumers. Formerly, he worked in consumer protection roles with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the California Department of Financial Institutions, as well as in compliance and risk management roles at San Diego County Credit Union and Union Bank. Currently, he is a compliance advisor with a national financial services group and is based in California.

Compliance Advisor, A National Financial Services Group

Graduate, American Banker Association Graduate School

San Marcos,

California

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Review Fee $750/hr
Deposition Fee $750/hr
Court Fee $750/hr

This expert specializes in gas station and convenience store operations, management, and safety, with specific focus on site valuations, operating procedures, capital and expense management. He earned a BS in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University and a MBA in Finance from Drexel University. He has 37 years of experience in the downstream petroleum refining and marketing industry with ARCO and BP. As President of BP West Coast Products, LLC and Vice President Retail Operations, he had responsibility for ARCO gasoline retail sales and AMPM operations worldwide, consisting of the C-Store business with 700 franchisees, 3000 convenience stores, and $3 billion in revenue.

President and Founder, A gas station and convenience store consulting firm in CA

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Drexel University

Katy,

California

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Review Fee $850/hr
Deposition Fee $850/hr
Court Fee $850/hr

This expert is a partner in a large independent public accounting firm, where he serves as the leader of the firm's National Retail/Consumer Products industry group. He provides consulting services in the apparel, manufacturing, distribution, and retail industries.

Partner, A Southern CA Accounting Firm

Bachelor of Science (BS), California State University, Northridge

Los Angeles,

California

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Review Fee $275/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $400/hr

This expert has been teaching and practicing economics for more than 25 years. He holds a Doctorate in Economics from the University of California, Riverside and has been the Principal of his own economic consulting firm for the past 25 years. He provides consulting services in both the private and public sectors in the areas of economic impact and efficiency studies, cost/benefit analysis, and modeling and forecasting, while he also provides extensive expert witness services in lawsuits concerning personal injury, wrongful death, discrimination, business issues, valuations, and wrongful termination, among others. This expert has been awarded multiple Faculty Research Fellows Grants by the Center of California Studies and his technical reports and studies have been widely cited.

Principal, An Economics Consulting Firm

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California, Riverside

Sacramento,

California

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Review Fee $950/hr
Deposition Fee $950/hr
Court Fee $950/hr

This expert is a highly qualified and multi-faceted business professional and educated. He is a top-ranked, tenured professor at one of the nation's top universities, and a successful real estate developer/investor. Widely quoted, he has appeared on BBC World News, Bloomberg, CNN, FOX News, NBC's The Today Show, NPR, and all major dailies including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Financial Times. A highly sought-after speaker, he regularly presents to leading business, government, and nonprofit organizations. Currently, this expert is the principal of a real estate investment firm, principal of a litigation support/expert testimony firm, and a lecturer in real estate, finance and law at a top university business/law school.

Principal and Founder, A Real Estate Consultancy in Southern CA

Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Michigan

Los Angeles,

California

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Review Fee $550/hr
Deposition Fee $550/hr
Court Fee $550/hr

This expert is highly qualified in the field of Forensic Economics. He earned his BS at the University of Southern California, and is active in his field as a member of American Rehabilitation Economics Association and the American Economic Association. He has been a partner at a Forensic Economics Firm in California for the last 25 years. In that capacity, he has performed analysis of financial and operating data to assist in various disruptions to businesses which range from physical damage, extra expense, business interruption, third party liability disputes, employee fidelity and product liability issues.

Senior Vice President, A forensic economics firm in CA

Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Southern California

Los Angeles,

California

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Review Fee $635/hr
Deposition Fee $635/hr

This well-credentialed expert specializes in damages analysis, financial economics, and valuations in complex commercial litigation. Experienced across a range of verticals, he has testified on numerous government matters, including the largest government contract dispute in history. He has also worked in many private litigation matters and has valued damages, intellectual property, and lost profits. The expert earned his BS from Georgetown University, as well as an MA and a PhD from Johns Hopkins University. He began his career as an Economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and is now a Principal for an economic consulting firm.

Principal, An Economic Consultancy in DC & SF

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Johns Hopkins University

San Francisco,

California

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Review Fee $200/hr
Deposition Fee $250/hr
Court Fee $250/hr

This qualified expert received his BA in business administration from Saint Michael's College and has over 35 years of experience in retail wealth management. He is a certified trust financial advisor, a FINRA arbitrator, and a chartered advisor in philanthropy. He has served as a director for prestigious companies such as JPMogran Securities, RBC Wealth Management, and UBS Financial Services with over 17 years of experience in broker dealer field leadership positions.

Mill Valley,

California

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Review Fee $650/hr
Deposition Fee $650/hr
Court Fee $650/hr

This highly-qualified expert has over 15 years of experience in the field of economics and finance. He received his BA in economics from Washington and Lee University before earning his MA in economics at University of California Davis. He then earned his PhD in finance from Duke University. He is active in his field as an author of several publications and a speaker at multiple conferences. He has formerly served as an assistant professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a lecturer of law at Stanford University. He has also held the title of vice president of Cornerstone Research, as well as executive vice president and head of Silicon Valley finance practice at Compass Lexecon. Currently, this expert is a senior consultant for an economic consulting firm in California, as well as the founder and general partner of a different economic consulting firm.

Founder and General Partner, An economic consulting firm in CA

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Duke University

Mountain View,

California

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Review Fee $210/hr
Deposition Fee $240/hr
Court Fee $240/hr

This highly qualified expert has been in the field finance and economics for over two decades, with demonstrated experience in valuation, assessment, discounted cash flow, economic and financial modeling, investment analysis, economic damage, earnings analysis, and risk assessment and analysis. He received his BA, in English literature and international relations from the University of California at Santa Barbara and then his PhD in applied economics from the University of Minnesota where he was both a MacArthur and Fulbright Fellow. He is the author of multiple papers and books, including “Inside the Global Economy: A Practical Guide”. He has worked in a variety of roles including as a consultant to both several countries, Alliance Equity Group LLC and Booz Allen Hamilton. He has also been the lead investor and CEO of Delta Welding and Fabrication. This expert currently runs a door and cabinet hardware design company he helped co-found and works with a private rare metals fabrication investor group in California, as well as serves as an instructor of global economics at a California university.

Investor, A private rare metals fabrication investor group in CA

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Minnesota

Santa Barbara,

California

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FAQs for Finance Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a finance expert witness in legal proceedings?

A finance expert witness provides specialized knowledge and insights on financial matters, helping courts understand complex issues related to economics, investments, valuations, and more.

In what types of cases can a finance expert witness be beneficial?

Finance expert witnesses are crucial in cases involving securities fraud, business valuation disputes, bankruptcy, economic damages, financial crimes, and other financially-related litigation.

Are there subspecialties within the field of finance that an expert witness might focus on?

Yes. Finance expert witnesses may specialize in areas like corporate finance, investment banking, financial planning, risk management, or forensic accounting.

How can a finance expert witness assist in a securities fraud case?

In securities fraud cases, a finance expert can analyze financial statements, evaluate investment strategies and risks involved, and provide testimony on standard industry practices.

Why is it important to hire a finance expert witness with experience in forensic accounting for embezzlement cases?

Forensic accountants have the skills to trace fraudulent transactions, identify irregularities in financial records and provide clear explanations of complex financial data in court.

How does Expert Institute select its Finance expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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