William Redpath

William Redpath

Summit Ridge Group
125 South Wacker Drive, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60606
Mobile: 703-864-2132
Office: 312-883-2020
Introduction

William Redpath is a business appraiser with over 35 years of experience valuing companies and assets in the broadcast, media, and telecom industries. With this experience, he is able to provide expert knowledge in litigation support for these industries.


Areas of Expertise
  • Broadband
  • Business Valuation
  • Lost Profits
  • Telecommunications

Expert Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
A: Bill has received the following professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates:
-Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA), Business Valuation
-Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
-Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Virginia
-Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV)
-MBA, University of Chicago
-BA, Economics & Political Science, Indiana University
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Bill is a member of the American Society of Appraisers, the CFA Institute and the CFA Society Chicago, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. In addition to his professional license and certifications, Bill has passed the American Society of Appraisers’ four Machinery & Equipment appraisal courses (ME 201 through 204). He holds a General Class Amateur Radio License (KN4ACR).
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: I have spoken at National Association of Broadcasters and American Society of Appraisers conferences. I also spoke at a National Bankers Association conference.
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: I have been retained as an expert witness for about 100 cases.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Business Valuation, including valuation of private equity interests. Economic damages. Broadcasting & Media operations knowledge.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: I estimate about 60% of cases.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: I estimate about 40% of cases.
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: I have been deposed 36 times.
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: September 6, 2013
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: I have testified in court or at arbitration hearings 24 times. I have been accepted as an expert at all.
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 24
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: For about 30 years.
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Business Valuation, including valuation of private equity interests. Economic damages. Broadcasting & Media operations knowledge.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: Varies.
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: Varies.
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 time is usually biiled at half my hourly rate. Necessary expenses incurred are billed.

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