Investigation / forensic accounting for County Board of Commissioners, in connection with activities by former County Attorney and various County departments. Findings included waste / abuse of more than $25 million by former County Attorney, for failed permitting, development and construction for lake reservoir; misuse of more than $42,000 by County Commissioner for benefit of his 501(c)3 organization; use of County facilities by Recreation Director for his personal benefit of nearly $12,000.

Forensic accounting / investigation, in conjunction with local law enforcement, for diversion of funds, shell companies and personal use of credit cards. Provided expert witness testimony at criminal trial. Jury returned guilty verdict on all 11 counts, in less than 15 minutes. Co-conspirator pled guilty prior to trial.

Forensic data recovery and analysis of victim’s home computer, on behalf of defense counsel. Testimony considered and addressed prosecutorial misconduct, as well as the effect of failure to follow proper forensic and investigative procedure by law enforcement.

Investigation and forensic accounting analysis of $14 million condominium development, involving diverted payments by general contractor and non-payment to sub-contractors.

Forensic accounting / expert witness for plaintiffs in shareholder dispute. Analysis revealed that opposing shareholder diverted at least $600,000 in company funds to construct his own personal residence, as well as conceal self-dealing from other shareholders.

Calculation of diverted revenue and lost profits due to breach and non-performance of contract. Investigation included consideration of securities fraud, earnings management, circumvention of internal controls and misuse of shareholder investment and contributed capital, resulting in a damages award of more than $35 million.

Investigation and forensic accounting analysis of fraudulent use of a multi-national Fortune 200 company retirement and pension program.

Calculation of financial damages as a result of alleged fraudulent activity by employees of rental management company.

Analysis of Fortune 25 heavy equipment and construction business and economic factors in defense of claim of alleged financial damages.

Forensic accounting investigation, in coordination with the Office of the District Attorney and Grand Jury, relating to depletion of a fund balance of more than $20 million, for a municipality with annual budget of $85 million. Identified transactions indicating potential corruption activity, including bribery, kickbacks, and bid rigging, as well as money laundering and ghost employees. Referred case findings to United States Attorney’s Office, which attracted interest from five federal agencies, to continue investigation at the Federal level.

In connection with marital dissolution, performed forensic accounting and asset tracing through shell companies, depicted in complex and summary flowchart diagrams. Analysis resulted in multi-million-dollar favorable settlement for our client.

Prepared forensic financial analysis and qualified as testifying expert (testimony not required) on behalf of the United States of America (Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney’s Office) in connection with bankruptcy fraud case and related investigation of asset concealment.