Michaelson & Co., P.A. is a specialty firm that handles the forensic accounting needs of law firms and businesses. The Firm handles criminal financial investigations, including money laundering and financial schemes, civil and personal damage matters and matrimonial matters. We have significant experience in large cases as well as smaller matters.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Certified Public Accountant
Certified Fraud Examiner
Diplomat of the American Board of Forensic Accountants
( Please See C.V. )
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: American Institute of CPA's
Florida Institute of CPA's
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Academy of Experts
American Board of Forensic Accountants
9 Please See C.V. )
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Please See C.V. for speaking engagements and atricles.
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: Significant experience
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Criminal
Civil
Matrimonal
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: Approx 50%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: Approx 50%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Significant experience
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: On average, monthly
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Significant experience
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Significant experience
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Approx. 30
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Pre case analysis, litigation support, forensic accounting, trial reports, exhibits ans testimony.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: The range is $95 to $225
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: The range is $95 to $225
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $225
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $225
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Out of Pocket
