Finance Expert Witnesses in Illinois

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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 $400/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $400/hr

This experienced corporate finance attorney retired after a 44-year career with Bell, Boyd & Lloyd in Chicago, where he practiced in securities, corporate governance, and related areas. For 13 years, he was the Chair of his firm's corporate and securities group, working with many large U.S. Corporations. He recently taught an M&A course at Northwestern University and currently acts as an independent consultant and a FINRA arbitrator.

Arbitrator/Mediator & Expert Witness, Independent

Juris Doctor (JD), Columbia University

Evanston,

Illinois

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This highly qualified expert has nearly 25 years of experience in economics, finance, and accounting. He received his BA in economics from the University of Chicago, where he also earned his MBA in finance and accounting and his PhD in business economics. This expert is a certified public accountant and a member of the American Economics Association. He has formerly served as the principal for Chicago Partners, managing principal for the Analysis Group, and chief economist for the New York State Attorney General's Office. He has also taught graduate-level economics courses as a lecturer of law at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, a lecturer in the economics department and graduate school of business at the University of Chicago, and a guest lecturer at Columbia University and Duke University. Currently, this expert serves as a senior consultant for an economic consulting firm based in Illinois.

Senior Consultant, An economic consulting firm in IL

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Chicago

Illinois

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

This highly-qualified expert has years of experience in capital markets in addition to an impressive background in engineering and information technology. He received his BS in electrical engineering from Boḡaziçi University in his home country of Istanbul before earning both his MS in computer engineering and his PhD in electrical engineering at Syracuse University. He has experience in a variety of areas, including exchanges, over-the-counter platforms, securities, futures, options, clearing, commodities, stocks, fintech, software, and market manipulation. He is active in his field as an author of several journal articles and conference proceedings. He held a number of roles in the engineering field before transitioning his focus to capital markets. Some notable engineering positions of his include product engineer for Caterpillar and assistant professor of electrical engineering and computer science at Northwestern University. More recently, he has served as a fixed income product advisor for JP Morgan, a market designer and the CTO for the Stock Exchange of the Caribbean, the co-founder of Numéraire Technology, and a partner at Myra Trading. Currently, this expert is the president of a global finance advisory in Illinois.

Strategy Advisor, An international fund management platform in IL

Bachelor of Science (BS), Bogazici University

Chicago,

Illinois

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr
Court Fee $600/hr

This expert has over 30 years of experience in financial trading. He received his BS in business administration from the University of North Dakota and his MBA from Harvard University. He is a CPA and currently holds 8 patents for automated trading in an electronic exchange. Formerly, he served as an investment analyst and portfolio manager at Institutional Capital Corporation and a trader and designated primary market manager for the Chicago Board Options Exchange. Subsequently, he started four successful trading and software start-ups generating over $50 million for shareholders. Currently, this expert is the CEO and owner of a software trading platform in Illinois.

CEO & Owner, A Trading Platform Company in IL

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Harvard University

Chicago,

Illinois

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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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