What is the Role of a Forensic Accountant in Litigation?

By Brian Smith, Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Financial data often decides legal outcomes. A forensic accountant’s role in litigation is to analyze, interpret, and communicate complex financial information in a clear, objective manner that supports the court’s understanding of the case.

When Are Forensic Accountants Involved?

Attorneys often engage LCG’s forensic accounting team during commercial litigation, shareholder disputes, marital dissolutions, insurance claims, and post-acquisition disagreements. Our team evaluates allegations, reviews discovery materials, and translates financial evidence into concise expert opinions.

How Does a Forensic Accountant Strengthen a Case?

We quantify lost profits, analyze contract compliance, trace funds, and evaluate internal controls. In court, we present findings that withstand scrutiny, supported by documentation, reconciliations, and accepted accounting principles.

What Makes LCG Different?

LCG combines investigative expertise with strategic communication. Our experts don’t just provide numbers; we connect those numbers to the business realities at issue, ensuring clarity for counsel and the trier of fact.

Conclusion

Forensic accountants bridge the gap between finance and law. LCG provides the independent analysis and testimony needed to resolve disputes with credibility.


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