Forensic and Litigation Services

Transactions tell a story. In family disputes or corporate litigation, we meticulously investigate and provide clear financial litigation services. Our forensic accounting team supports attorneys and clients with a range of services, including internal investigations, reconstructing financial records, e-discovery, data analytics, witness interviews, asset identification, fund flow analysis, damage quantification, and expert report preparation. We also offer expert testimony at trials and depositions.

In divorce proceedings, it's essential for all parties to disclose their assets and earnings, but allegations of unreported assets or income often arise. Similarly, when family businesses face breakup or sale, our forensic accountants bring clarity to the issues. Our accredited team has the expertise to locate and quantify hidden income streams and assets, ensuring accurate measurement of key business components and true economic income.

Forensic and valuation professionals from our team are highly regarded by the litigation and family law bar. Judges rely on their objective opinions, and they regularly testify as experts in valuing businesses and measuring income and property in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Connecticut courts.

Sizeable insurance claims are often complex and time-consuming. Citrin Cooperman’s professionals combine industry, accounting, economic, and financial expertise with decades of experience to assist insurers and policyholders. We emphasize responsiveness and effective communication, working closely with clients to prepare timely, well-documented, and objective claims analyses.

With a strong background in forensic accounting and claims analysis, we customize our expertise for each case. Collaborating closely with clients, we understand the loss impacts and identify necessary records, ensuring a transparent process and quicker resolution for all parties.

In today's internet and information-driven culture, safeguarding intellectual assets is crucial to prevent misuse and infringement. Intellectual property (IP) is a significant revenue generator across all industries, making it essential for business owners to identify, value, manage, and protect their creations.

With extensive experience analyzing and appraising all types of IP, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, our team conducts IP valuations for financial reporting, tax purposes, corporate planning, mergers and acquisitions, and royalty audits. Additionally, we assist with claim settlements, tax planning, and dispute resolution.

Post Acquisition Disputes - When post-acquisition disputes arise over accounting issues, our team of forensic accountants is here to help. Whether serving as a neutral accounting arbiter, a consultant for the buyer or seller, or an expert witness in litigation, we offer the resources and expertise to guide you through the resolution process. Our experience includes acting as an independent accounting arbiter, consulting with specific parties, and providing expert witness services for alleged contract breaches.

Shareholder Disputes - We assist in pre-trial planning and strategy for dispute resolution, focusing on fraud, mismanagement, or negligence by corporate leaders. We support derivative action claims, fair value determinations, and valuations for minority shareholders and control owners. Our team of accredited valuation analysts, forensic accountants, and expert witnesses provides comprehensive case support.

White Collar Criminal Tax Defense - We serve as testifying and consulting experts for legal and accounting defense teams, providing pre-indictment risk analysis, handling discovery issues, reviewing financial documents, applying data analytics, and analyzing related party transactions. Our services include assessing economic factors, developing GAAP and tax defenses, evaluating internal controls, reviewing cybersecurity, interviewing witnesses, and providing expert testimony and courtroom assistance. We also help with post-trial memoranda.

Our expertise covers cases involving fraudulent tax returns, healthcare fraud, bankruptcy fraud, securities fraud, government program fraud, kickback schemes, bank fraud, real estate fraud, financial reporting fraud, broker embezzlement, money laundering, and intellectual property theft. Additionally, we have served as court-appointed fiduciaries and receivers and have drafted and monitored corporate compliance plans.