Chris Hamilton, CPA, CFE, CVA, DABFA provides litigation support and expertise in the areas of business valuation, fraud investigation, and forensic accounting. Mr. Hamilton has 20 years experience in accounting, finance, and taxation. He has served as a financial expert in over 300 cases in Federal, state, family probate, and criminal courts.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Certified Public Accountant
Certified Fraud Examiner
Certified Valuation Analyst
Diplomate American Board of Forensic Accounting
General Securities Rep
Life and Disability Agent
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: American Institute of CPA's
California Society of CPA's
Litigation Services Committee of the California Society of CPA’s
The American College of Forensic Examiners
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts
Los Angeles County Bar Association
San Fernando Valley Bar Association
Ventura County Bar Association
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: What Business Litigators Need To Know About Accounting & Finance
Private Morality and Public Consequences
Advanced Business Valuation
Income and Asset Approach to Valuation
What CPA’s Should Know About Fraud
Valuation Fundamentals, Theory & Techniques
Capitalization & Discount Rates
Valuation Fundamentals, Theory & Techniques
Income and Asset Approach to Valuation
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: Over 300 times
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Forensic Accounting
Business and intangibles valuation
Fraud
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 50%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 50%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 10
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: July 2007
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: over 50
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Over 50
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 14 Years
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Investigation
Analysis
Testimony
Reports
Settlement
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: No charge for initial consultation
$265/hour once engaged
$325/hour for testimony: Trial, mediation, arbitration, etc.
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: Staff rates range from $45 - $125 per hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $325/hour - 4 hour minimum
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $325/hour for testimony, travel, and wait-time
References
Jeff HackerHackerBraly, LLC
Valencia, CA
661.259.6800
Barbara Inglis
Inglis Family Law
Encino, CA
818.788.1008
