Forensic Expert Witnesses in Illinois

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Forensic expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including criminal justice, pathology, anthropology, toxicology, and digital forensics. Some of the most common specialties among forensic expert witnesses include DNA analysis, fingerprint identification, ballistics, handwriting analysis, and crime scene reconstruction. They have offered opinions on the effects of evidence handling, cause of death determination, identity verification, cybercrime investigations, and substance abuse detection.

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Forensic Experts in Illinois

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Review Fee $460/hr
Deposition Fee $460/hr
Court Fee $460/hr

This expert focuses on accounting, forensic accounting, financial analysis, financial forensics, economic damages, business valuation and investigations. He has experience in lost profits/earnings, business interruption claims, analysis of financial transactions and balances, Court-ordered accounting, bankruptcy, fraud examinations, investigations and the reconstruction of incomplete, misstated and/or falsified financial information. This expert provides consulting and litigation support services to trial lawyers, trustees, examiners, receivers, business owners and managers and units of federal, state and local government. Many engagements combine financial analysis, economic damages determination, valuation issues, tracing procedures and/or other applications of financial forensics to assist in resolving complex commercial litigation and business disputes. He has more than 35 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, financial forensics, business economics, fraud examinations and investigations in diverse engagements and numerous industries, including more than 15 years of experience in economic damages and business valuations. He has participated in public hearings and alternative dispute resolutions, submitted expert reports in several jurisdictions and testified in arbitration, regulatory proceedings and State, Federal and Bankruptcy Courts.

Managing Member, A private accounting firm in Midwest

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Witwatersrand University

Chicago |

Illinois

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Review Fee $465/hr
Deposition Fee $465/hr
Court Fee $465/hr

This expert has over 25 years of experience in forensic accounting, focusing on the measurement of economic damages and litigation support. He received a BS in Business Administration and Accounting at Roosevelt University and is an active, certified Public Accountant, Global Management Accountant, Financial Forensic Specialist, and Fraud Examiner. This expert has experience across numerous industries including agriculture, construction, manufacturing, and healthcare. He has participated in numerous seminars involving the measurement of economic damages to the legal profession, insurance industry personnel, and the private sector. He has utilized his expertise in numerous legal proceeding including a matter in which he was hired to quantify damages in a product liability matter involving agricultural growing materials purchased by a cooperative of farmers. Such experience has made him proficient in the commercial agricultural operations, agricultural cooperatives, and other farm services. He is currently a Partner at an international forensic accounting firm.

Partner, An International Forensic Accounting Firm in IL

Bachelor of Science (BS), Roosevelt University

Chicago |

Illinois

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FAQs for Forensic Expert Witnesses

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

A forensic expert witness provides scientific analysis and interpretation of evidence to assist the court in understanding complex issues related to crime scene investigation, DNA analysis, toxicology, etc.

What types of cases typically require a forensic expert witness?

Forensic expert witnesses are often required in criminal cases involving murder, assault, or drug offenses. They can also be crucial in civil cases like personal injury or medical malpractice suits.

Can a forensic expert witness have subspecialties?

Yes, a forensic expert can specialize in various areas such as forensic pathology, digital forensics, forensic psychology, or forensic accounting, each with its unique expertise.

How does a forensic toxicologist differ from other forensic experts?

A forensic toxicologist specializes in identifying and quantifying substances in the body that could have contributed to a crime or death, such as drugs or poisons.

Why is it important for a forensic expert witness to have experience in courtroom testimony?

Courtroom experience is vital because the expert must be able to communicate complex scientific findings clearly and convincingly to a non-scientific audience - the judge and jury.

How does Expert Institute select its Forensic expert witnesses?

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