Robert Bates, CPA, Esq., CVA, CFE
HP Accounting
San Francisco, CA 94538
Mobile: 415-793-7777
Office: 508-331-8815
Office: 508-331-8815
Introduction
Our esteemed CPA expert witness, Bob Bates is an Esq., CFE, CVA and CFO who has worked with various lawyers on over 150 cases in many states. He provides financial support for clients in litigation, or pre-litigation, as well as provides a report, such as damages calculation, which can be used in litigation. Mr. Bates has extensive experience in valuations and forensic accounting. www.hpaccounting.com and www.Bateslawfirm.net
Areas of Expertise
- Business
- Business Valuation
- Finance
- Forensic Accounting
- Lost Profits
- Securities
Expert Background
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: CPA, Esq., CVA, CFE, CFO
- Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: Association for Corporate Growth
ACFE
NACVA
FEWA
Toastmasters
Accountants Lawyers Alliance - Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: Various teaching, speaking and publishing in fraud/accounting/tax
- 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: 150
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Finance, damages, valuation, forensic
- 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: 35
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: 2025
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: 15
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: 15
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: 20
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Consulting, reports, testimony
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: $250
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: $250
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: $375
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: $375
References
Available Upon Request