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Trusted Forensic Accounting and Expert Witness Services
For over thirty years, Vianello & Leonard has provided forensic accounting and litigation consulting services with a focus on thorough investigation, analytical precision, and adherence to professional standards. Our team delivers senior-level expertise in expert witness testimony, business valuation, economic damage assessments, and causation analysis, serving clients across diverse industries. We prioritize integrity, objectivity, and accuracy in every engagement, ensuring our clients receive defensible, well-supported financial insights tailored to their legal needs. With decades of experience in complex litigation matters, we offer specialized knowledge in antitrust, breach of contract, bankruptcy, and intellectual property disputes.Our methodologies align with rigorous valuation standards and current market conditions, supported by published research and practical application. As a trusted resource for the legal profession, we combine technical mastery with clear communication to address complex financial challenges. Every engagement benefits from our commitment to client success, evidenced by a track record of court-recognized expertise and peer-reviewed contributions to forensic accounting literature. Our nationwide service model ensures accessibility while maintaining personalized attention to detail and client-specific requirements.
Services
Forensic Accounting
Business Valuation
Expert Witness Testimony
Personal Injury Damages
Insurance Claims Analysis
Economic Damages Assessment
Litigation Consulting
Causation Analysis
Financial Modeling
Industry Research
Highlights and features
- We offer forensic accounting expertise recognized in courtrooms nationwide.
- Our team includes CPA-certified professionals with 30+ years of litigation experience.
- We develop defensible valuation opinions using peer-reviewed methodologies.
- Our services integrate rigorous financial analysis with clear courtroom communication.
- We maintain authorship of leading research on marketability discounts and capital cost adjustments.
Services
Forensic Accounting
Our forensic accounting services identify financial discrepancies, fraud, and compliance violations through detailed record analysis. We apply investigative techniques to trace funds, quantify losses, and prepare court-ready reports. Our CPA-certified specialists ensure findings meet legal admissibility standards while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Business Valuation
We provide precise business valuations for litigation, mergers, and tax purposes using standardized methodologies adjusted for market conditions. Our analyses incorporate financial modeling, industry trends, and risk assessments to deliver defendable valuations for disputes and transactions.
Expert Witness Testimony
Our expert witness services include preparing sworn declarations, deposition testimony, and trial presentations on financial matters. With decades of courtroom experience, we communicate complex financial concepts clearly while withstanding cross-examination on valuation approaches and damages calculations.
Personal Injury Damages
We calculate economic damages for personal injury cases using actuarial life expectancy modeling and earnings projections. Our methodology accounts for medical costs, lost earning capacity, and mortality risks to establish equitable compensation amounts supported by statistical evidence.
Insurance Claims Analysis
Our insurance claims services examine business interruption losses, fraud indicators, and policy compliance issues. We prepare detailed financial substantiation for claims while providing expert opinions on coverage disputes and liability quantification for insurers and policyholders.
People
Marc Vianello
CPA, ABV, CFF
Marc Vianello leads forensic accounting engagements with 30+ years of litigation support experience. His expertise in business valuation, economic damages, and marketability discounts has been recognized in courtrooms nationwide. He authored peer-reviewed publications on valuation methodologies and serves as a trusted expert for law firms and corporations.
Questions
What litigation support services do you provide?
We offer expert witness testimony, economic damage calculations, business valuation, causation analysis, and forensic investigations for commercial disputes, personal injury cases, and regulatory matters.
How do you calculate business valuation discounts?
Our proprietary VFC DLOM Calculator applies probability-based models and market data to determine appropriate discounts for lack of marketability, following peer-reviewed methodologies and court precedents.
Can you handle multi-state legal cases?
We provide nationwide services for legal matters requiring forensic accounting expertise, with experience addressing jurisdiction-specific valuation standards and litigation requirements across various industries.
What financial records are needed for analysis?
We require complete financial statements, tax returns, operational records, and industry data relevant to the dispute. Our team can reconstruct incomplete records when necessary for accurate damage assessments.
How are your damage calculations verified?
All findings undergo peer review, apply nationally recognized valuation standards, and incorporate up-to-date economic data to ensure defensible, court-admissible results.
