Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted Business Valuation and Forensic Accounting Services
Markel Valuation delivers insightful and dependable financial expertise to lawyers and business owners, leveraging decades of experience to navigate complex financial challenges. Founded in 2003 by John Markel, our firm specializes in business valuation, forensic accounting, and litigation support, combining precision, industry knowledge, and a passion for excellence. Our deep-rooted commitment to accuracy, integrity, and personalized service has established us as a trusted partner for clients seeking clarity in intricate matters. With over 800 business valuation reports completed and extensive experience across diverse industries, we provide actionable insights for critical decision-making in business succession planning, wealth planning, financial forensics, and litigation support.Our team holds prestigious certifications, including CPA, ASA, ABV, and CFF, ensuring adherence to rigorous professional standards. We prioritize professionalism, transparency, and client-centric solutions, empowering clients to resolve disputes, make informed decisions, and achieve long-term success.
Services
Business Valuation
Forensic Accounting
Litigation Support
Wealth Planning
Financial Forensics
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in business valuation and forensic accounting.
- Our founder has provided expert testimony over 70 times in legal proceedings.
- We hold specialized certifications including CPA, ASA, ABV, and CFF.
- We serve diverse industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, and software development.
- Our reports comply with IRS requirements and professional valuation standards.
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- American Society of Appraisers
- National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts
Services
Business Valuation
Our business valuation services provide accurate, defensible estimates of company worth for tax, litigation, or strategic purposes. We use asset-based, market-based, and income-based approaches to deliver reliable insights. Clients benefit from compliance with IRS standards and over 800 completed valuation reports.
Forensic Accounting
Forensic accounting services uncover financial discrepancies through independent analysis, investigative techniques, and risk evaluation. We assist in fraud detection, loss quantification, and due diligence for legal and business clients. Our team holds specialized certifications like CFF and MAFF.
Litigation Support
Litigation support services include expert testimony, discovery assistance, and loss quantification for legal cases. We prepare expert reports and rebuttals while adhering to professional standards. John Markel has testified over 70 times in depositions and trials.
Wealth Planning
Wealth planning services determine business value for gift, estate, or probate filings. Our valuations ensure compliance with tax regulations and provide clarity for succession planning. Clients receive tailored insights for complex financial scenarios.
Financial Forensics
Financial forensics services investigate suspected fraud and disputes using data analysis and benchmarking. We identify risks, quantify losses, and provide expert testimony. Our work supports legal cases involving embezzlement, breach of contract, and intellectual property disputes.
People
John Markel
Founder
John Markel founded Markel Valuation in 2003 after 18 years as a partner at Elliott Davis CPA firm. He holds CPA, ASA, ABV, and CFF certifications and has completed over 800 valuation reports.
Questions
What services does Markel Valuation offer?
We specialize in business valuation, forensic accounting, and litigation support for lawyers and business owners.
How does Markel Valuation handle litigation cases?
We provide expert testimony, discovery assistance, and loss quantification while adhering to professional standards.
What industries do you serve?
We work across agriculture, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, software development, and other sectors.
What certifications does John Markel hold?
He is a CPA, ASA, ABV, CFF, and MAFF-certified professional with 25+ years of experience.
Are your valuations IRS-compliant?
Yes, our reports meet IRS requirements including Revenue Ruling 59-60 and Treasury Regulations.
