James M Gee
Gee Hashimoto Advisory
11038 N Highland Blvd, Suite 200
Highland, UT 84003
Highland, UT 84003
Office: 435-400-7835
Introduction
James M. Gee CPA, CFE, CIRA providing forensic accounting, insolvency, receivership, trustee-support, fraud investigation, and expert-witness services in complex financial disputes.
Retired US Department of Justice (23 yrs) Office of the United States Trustee
Areas of Expertise
- Bankruptcy
- Business
- Corporate Governance
- Demonstrative Evidence/Exhibits
- Forensic Accounting
- Fraud Investigation
- Legal Fees
- Lost Profits
- Risk Management
- Tax
Expert Background
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) [Utah, Washington]
Certified Insolvency & Reorganization Advisor (CIRA)
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Resident Insurance Producer: Property, Casualty, Life & Health [Utah]
Masters of Accountancy in Taxation - Brigham Young University - Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: • National Associate of Federal Equity Receivers (NAFER)
• Association of Insolvency & Restructuring Advisors (AIRA)
• American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS)
• American Bar Association – Tax Section (affiliate/non-attorney member)
• American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI)
• National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees (NABT)
• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
• Tax Resolution Network (TRN)
• Commercial Law League of American (CLLA)
• Risk Management Association (RMA)
• Commercial Receivers Association (CRA)
• Association of Certified Anti-Money-Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
• National Association of Guaranteed Government Lenders (NAGGL)
• Farmers Agents Association
• National Association of Federal Retirees (NAFR) - Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: Bankruptcy Trustee SME, training, auditing, supervision, Fiduciary appointments in bankruptcy
Cryptocurrency in bankruptcy
Small Business / Subchapter V restructuring
Monthly operating reports
United States Trustee Fee Collection procedures
Priorities in bankruptcy
Tax claims in bankruptcy
Tax lien removal in bankruptcy
Dischargeability of taxes in bankruptcy
Using 11 USC §505(a) in litigation against tax authorities
Elder Abuse danger signs in bankruptcy
Coordination with law enforcement on bankruptcy crime enforcement
Interacting with the Internal Revenue Service in bankruptcy cases
Bankruptcy Reform under BACPA, means testing and small business provisions
Means Testing in consumer bankruptcy cases (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13)
Utah Bar Association - Business reports in bankruptcy cases
Identity Theft Protection for Bankruptcy Trustees, practical steps to be taken to freeze your credit
Final Reports and Distribution Reports and how to win approval from the US Trustee and Bankruptcy Court
Treasury Offset Program in bankruptcy and Small Business Lending
Toastmasters International
- 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: Plantiff's witness, US Dept of Justice, Office of the United States Trustee 300 matters, both civil and criminal
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Restructuring/Insolvency, bankruptcy fraud
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: 100%
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: 4
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: 2016
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: 1
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: 50
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: 30
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: CPA, CFE, CIRA providing forensic accounting, insolvency, receivership, trustee-support, fraud investigation, and expert-witness services in complex financial disputes
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: 475
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: 475
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: 650
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: 650
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: travel expenses, minimum retainer $7,500
References
Available Upon Request