Experienced Forensic Economist, specializing in financial analytics, valuation leading to Rule 26 Reports and Expert Testimony. Retired Partner of Coopers & Lygrand LLP), now merged as PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, served as Partner-in-Charge of Litigation Services for Miswest Region. Testified over 50 time. Responsibe for over 900 matters.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Degrees: BSBA and MBA from the John M. Olin School of Business, Washington University in St. Louis, completed the Advanced Industry School of Banking and Finance at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.
Professional Accrediations: Certified Management Consultant (CMC) and Fellow (FIMC), National Chairman (1994-1996) of the Institute of Management Connsultants USA, Inc.; Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE): Member of the Accademy of Experts UK (MAE);
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Member of the Institue of Management Consultants USA, Inc., the Midwest Society of Professional Consultnats, past associate menber of the ABA.
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: To many to list. Furnished upon request.
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: Well over 100.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Economic damage analysis, telecommunications, liability analysis, lost profits, consultant malpriactice, breach of contract, etc.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: About 50 percent.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: About 50 percent.
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: At least 30.
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: Last year.
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Over ten.
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Over ten.
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Twenty five.
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Financial analytics, valuation, laibility analysis, consulting, Rule 26 Report preparation and refutation, expert testimony, etc.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: Initial consultation is free.
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $300
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $300
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $300
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: $15 per professional hour to cover local expenses, administration, computer costs. local travel, postage, long distance, copying, office overhead burden, etc. Other expenses and out of city travel are passed along at cost w/o mark up.
References
Craig M. White, Esq.Wildman Harrold Allen & Dixon LLP
225 West Wacker Drive - Suite 3000
Chicago, IL 60606-1229
312/201-2530
white@wildmanharrold.com
Harvey M. Silets, Esq.
Katten Muchin Zavis Rosenman
525 West Monroe - Suite 1600
Chicago, IL 60661-3693
312/902-5511
harvey.silets@kmzr.com
