Business Details
26 Years
experience
Trusted Forensic Accounting Expert Witness Services
Thomas Neches provides forensic accounting and expert witness services to attorneys nationwide. With over 40 years of professional experience, our firm specializes in economic damages analysis, business valuation, and litigation support across diverse industries including entertainment, banking, and securities. Our team holds multiple advanced certifications including Certified Public Accountant, Accredited in Business Valuation, and Certified Fraud Examiner. We offer hands-on expertise in complex financial disputes, delivering expert testimony in over 80 trials and 700 engagements.Our services include lost profit calculations, intellectual property valuation, and wage and hour class action analysis using advanced database techniques. We maintain strict professional standards through annual continuing education and have been recognized in landmark cases such as Image Technical Service v. Eastman Kodak. Our Los Angeles-based team provides personalized service with nationwide reach, ensuring accurate financial analysis and clear courtroom communication.
Services
Forensic Accounting
Business Valuation
Expert Witness Testimony
Fraud Investigation
Lost Profit Analysis
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of forensic accounting experience with 700+ engagements
- Certified experts with multiple advanced professional credentials
- Nationwide service with Los Angeles-based headquarters
- Proven track record in landmark antitrust and intellectual property cases
- Advanced database techniques for precise financial analysis
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
What people say
Proven track record
Expert testimony
Certified professionals
Advanced techniques
Clear communication
Services
Forensic Accounting
Our forensic accounting services analyze complex financial disputes using specialized techniques to uncover fraud, quantify damages, and support litigation. We examine financial records, identify irregularities, and provide expert testimony in court proceedings. Our work helps attorneys understand financial complexities in cases involving embezzlement, asset misappropriation, and financial statement fraud.
Business Valuation
We determine business valuations using recognized methodologies to assess companies' worth in litigation contexts. Our analyses consider market conditions, financial performance, and industry benchmarks to establish fair valuations for mergers, acquisitions, and legal disputes. This service supports cases involving shareholder disputes, divorce proceedings, and business dissolution matters.
Expert Witness Testimony
Our expert witnesses provide clear, authoritative testimony in state and federal courts based on thorough financial analysis. We explain complex accounting concepts to juries and judges, supporting cases with credible, data-driven conclusions. Our testimony has been instrumental in landmark cases involving antitrust violations and intellectual property disputes.
Fraud Investigation
We conduct comprehensive fraud investigations using specialized accounting techniques to detect and quantify fraudulent activities. Our services identify financial irregularities, trace illicit transactions, and document findings for legal proceedings. We work with attorneys to build strong cases against financial misconduct in corporate and individual contexts.
Lost Profit Analysis
We calculate lost profits by analyzing historical financial data and projecting future earnings to determine damages. Our analyses compare actual performance with projected outcomes to quantify financial losses from breaches of contract, business interruptions, or wrongful acts. These calculations support damage claims in litigation and settlement negotiations.
People
Thomas M. Neches
Managing Partner
Certified Public Accountant with 40+ years of experience specializing in forensic accounting and expert witness testimony. Holds multiple advanced certifications including Accredited in Business Valuation and Certified Fraud Examiner. Testified in over 80 trials nationwide.
Questions
What services does Thomas Neches & Company provide?
We specialize in forensic accounting, business valuation, expert witness testimony, fraud investigation, and economic damages analysis for litigation cases.
What certifications do your experts hold?
Our team includes Certified Public Accountants, Accredited in Business Valuation, Certified Fraud Examiners, and Certified Valuation Analysts.
What types of legal cases do you handle?
We support antitrust, breach of contract, intellectual property, wage and hour class actions, and wrongful termination cases among others.
How are your expert witness fees structured?
We charge hourly rates for services with no contingency arrangements, following professional accounting ethics guidelines.
Can you handle complex financial data analysis?
Yes, we use advanced database techniques to analyze voluminous financial records in complex litigation matters.
