Understanding the nature and value of the assets involved in a dispute, including business value as well as potential gains and losses, is critical to the ability to make informed, sound decisions throughout the dispute resolution process.
Decision support for litigation or settlement, formal written reports, or expert witness testimony, all follow professional standards of due care, competence, objectivity, and independence. We are effective in identifying the most efficient and cost-effective strategies to manage disputes. Cross-functional expertise in finance, accounting, and economics support comprehensive results in legal proceedings.
Dispute resolution advisory services include overall strategy, mediation assistance, expert reports, depositions, and courtroom testimony. We have specific litigation support and dispute resolution expertise in the following areas:
Acquisitions and Mergers
Bankruptcy Proceedings/Insolvencies
Breach of contract losses
Business interruptions
Catastrophic event claims
Commercial fraud investigations
Embezzlement
Insider trading cases
Marital, corporate, and partnership dissolution
SEC investigations
Shareholder disputes
For more information on dispute resolution services, contact us at 770-432-0308.
Adams Capital understands that disputed accounting and financial issues complicate marital disputes. Our comprehensive analysis and reporting will frequently resolve misunderstandings about business value and income generation. We have significant experience working with counsel, providing business valuations, settlement discussions, trial preparations, and collaborative law services.
A key issue in business valuations for marital divorce is the quantification of personal goodwill. In many states, personal goodwill is not a marital asset. Not only is the overall business value a critical issue, but the valuation expert must also determine the business value excluding personal goodwill.
Adams Capital can act as a non binding mediator in valuation oriented disputes and as an expert in other mediation matters. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) used in resolving disputes between two or more parties. A third party mediator assists the parties involved in negotiating a settlement. As a mediator, Adams Capital will carefully consider perspectives of both parties to a matter, will independently investigate conflicts and will issue a written opinion. Frequently this valuation specific mediation will more efficiently resolve disputed matters while ensuring that all parties interests are carefully considered.
Adams Capital provides independent, third party valuations to assist in dispute resolution. In addition to providing the opinion of value, we help all parties understand the reasoning for our conclusions which helps reach a settlement easier.
An alternative to litigation, mediation of business disputes is typically less costly and time intensive. It leaves the control of the proceedings in the hands of the parties rather than the legal system. There are no complex procedural or evidentiary rules which must be followed. Mediation allows the parties to revise and adjust the conflict scope as circumstances change. It also allows for flexible solutions and settlements. Settlements reached in mediation are the result of both parties willing to compromise to avoid the uncertainties of litigation.
Consider mediation as an alternative to the litigation process. Adams Capital has significant experience in mediation as a valuation expert. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about the mediation process and related valuation services.