Mr. Bart brings over 18 years experience directing litigation support and expert witness services regarding business valuation, corporate finance, business reorganization, forensic accounting investigation, corporate governance and operational consulting. Mr. Bart has participated in developing litigation strategy, supported expert testimony and assisted with deposition and trial preparation and conduct. He has worked with named experts at Harvard, Stanford, Dartmouth and the University of Chicago as well as named business experts providing financial and accounting services. He has testified at both deposition and trial. Mr. Bart’s litigation experience includes bankruptcy, corporate finance, business valuation, fraudulent transfer, commercial damages and contract performance.
Mr. Bart specializes in objectively identifying issues and determining solutions to corporate litigation needs. His nationally recognized team is comprised of an inter-disciplinary group of business professionals with extensive backgrounds in operations, corporate finance, engineering and public accounting in a wide range of manufacturing and service industries. Their direct experience encompasses all facets of corporate recovery including litigation, bankruptcy, crisis management, turnaround consulting and trustee services. Together, Mr. Bart and his team offer a multi-talented group of professionals with complimentary skill sets and extensive technical training who are able to provide cost effective strategies and solutions for our clients.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: University of Chicago, Graduate School of Business, MBA 1993; University of Chicago, The College, BA 1985
Certified Insolvency and Reorganization Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Illinois CPA Society, American Bankruptcy Institute, Turnaround Management Association, Association of Certified Insolvency and Reorganization Advisors, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, American Society of Appraisers
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Extensive speaking and writing on bankruptcy and litigation topics. See attached article list.
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 50
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: See key words above
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: Less than ten
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2002
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 10 times including trial, deposition and expert report.
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 10 times including trial, deposition and expert report.
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 18
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Litigation consulting, testimony review, fact gathering and analysis, document reviews, strategic consulting, expert reports, deposition preparation, trial preparation and court testimony.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $315
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $315
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $315
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $315
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Out of pocket expenses, travel time at 50% and staff charges.
