Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services

Litigation Support, Damages Analysis & Expert Witness Services

Attorneys and their clients often face complex financial issues that can influence the outcome of a dispute. Boyer & Ritter provides litigation support, forensic accounting, business valuation and expert witness services for attorneys involved in civil, criminal and commercial disputes. Our professionals assist with financial investigations, damages analyses, asset tracing, discovery support, expert reports, rebuttal analyses, mediation, arbitration, depositions and trial testimony. Whether the matter involves fraud, shareholder disputes, contract claims, business valuation issues or economic damages, we help legal teams understand and explain complex financial issues with clarity and confidence.

Expertise: Our experienced financial experts have earned the following credentials:

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant
• CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)
• MAFF (Master Analyst in Financial Forensics)
• CVA (Certified Valuation Analyst)
• ABV (Accredited Business Valuation)  

Our professionals assist attorneys throughout discovery, expert reporting, deposition preparation, mediation, arbitration and trial testimony.

How We Support Legal Teams

• Discovery support
• Financial document analysis
• Expert reports
• Rebuttal reports
• Damages calculations
• Deposition preparation
• Settlement analysis
• Trial testimony
• Mediation and arbitration support

Types of Matters We Support

• Shareholder disputes
• Partnership disputes
• Contract disputes
• Business valuation disputes
• Lost profit claims
• Economic damages analyses
• Fraud-related litigation
• Divorce financial matters
• Criminal financial investigations
• Insurance loss claims

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should an attorney engage a forensic accountant?

Attorneys often engage a forensic accountant when a case involves complex financial issues, allegations of fraud, economic damages, asset tracing, business valuation disputes, shareholder disagreements, contract disputes, insurance claims, or suspected financial misconduct. In many matters, early involvement helps identify key financial issues, support discovery efforts, and strengthen case strategy.

What is the difference between forensic accounting and litigation support?

Forensic accounting focuses on investigating, analyzing, and interpreting financial information. Litigation support applies those findings within a legal dispute through expert reports, damages calculations, discovery support, deposition preparation, rebuttal analysis, mediation support, arbitration, and trial testimony.

Can a forensic accountant serve as an expert witness?

Yes. Qualified forensic accountants may provide expert witness services in civil, criminal, regulatory, and commercial disputes. They analyze financial evidence, prepare expert reports, explain complex financial matters, and testify regarding their opinions when needed.

What types of litigation matters do you support?

Our professionals assist attorneys and clients in matters involving:

• Shareholder and partnership disputes
• Contract disputes
• Fraud and embezzlement allegations
• Business valuation disputes
• Economic damages and lost profits claims
• Insurance and financial loss claims
• Asset tracing matters
• Criminal financial investigations
• Commercial litigation

Can Boyer & Ritter assist both plaintiffs and defendants?

Yes. Our role is to provide objective, independent financial analysis. We work with attorneys and clients on all sides of a dispute, helping evaluate financial evidence, quantify damages, and present findings clearly and professionally.

What services are included in litigation support?

Depending on the matter, litigation support services may include:

• Financial records analysis
• Discovery assistance
• Damages calculations
• Asset tracing
• Business valuation analysis
• Expert reports and rebuttal reports
• Deposition support
• Mediation and arbitration support
• Expert witness testimony

Why retain a CPA with forensic and valuation credentials?

Complex financial disputes often involve accounting, valuation, fraud examination, and damages analysis simultaneously. Professionals holding credentials such as CPA, CFE, MAFF, and CVA bring specialized knowledge that can help attorneys understand financial issues, evaluate opposing expert opinions, and communicate findings effectively.

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