Forensic Accountant in Broward County, Florida

Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support for Broward County Attorneys

Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and Pembroke Pines attorneys rely on Joey Friedman CPA PA for forensic accounting services engineered for courtroom performance. Whether you are litigating a high-asset divorce involving hidden assets or lifestyle analysis, resolving a shareholder or partner dispute that requires valuation and tracing, or prosecuting a fraud or embezzlement matter, our team delivers Daubert-ready methodologies and court-ready reports that survive cross-examination. We understand that Broward County courts and Broward County attorneys need an expert who can translate complex financial data into clear, defensible conclusions.

Our expert witness and litigation support practice is structured around attorney workflow. We engage early to help you identify the right financial questions, build a damages theory grounded in sound assumptions, and produce written work product that holds up under scrutiny. From economic damages modeling in commercial disputes to reconstruction of financial records in embezzlement cases, every engagement is documented to the standard required in Florida state and federal proceedings.

• Document request shaping — We identify which financial records are necessary to support or defend each theory of the case before discovery begins.
• Damages modeling & assumptions disclosure — Our calculations are fully documented with disclosed assumptions, so opposing counsel cannot attack the methodology.
• Valuation vs. damages separation — We keep business value opinions distinct from damages calculations to reduce Daubert exposure and avoid conflation issues at trial.
• Deposition prep & rebuttal — We prepare you with the financial questions to ask opposing experts and provide rebuttal analysis when needed.
• Mediation support — We attend mediations and provide real-time financial analysis to help parties reach informed, defensible settlements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What documents should I provide when retaining a forensic accountant?

The most useful starting documents are three to five years of business tax returns, personal tax returns, bank and brokerage statements, QuickBooks or accounting software files, and any existing financial statements. Depending on the matter — divorce, fraud, or shareholder dispute — we will issue a tailored document request that targets the records most likely to reveal hidden assets, understated income, or improper transfers. Providing complete records early reduces delays and keeps engagement costs predictable.

When should an attorney retain a forensic accounting expert?

The earlier, the better. Retaining a forensic accountant before discovery begins allows us to help you craft targeted financial document requests, identify the right damages theory, and avoid producing work product that opposing counsel can challenge on methodology grounds. Early engagement also creates more time for deposition preparation and rebuttal if the opposing side retains their own expert. Waiting until trial preparation limits the depth of analysis and increases the risk of gaps in the financial record.

Should business valuation and damages be separate engagements?

In most litigation matters, yes. Keeping a business valuation opinion separate from an economic damages calculation reduces Daubert exposure and prevents opposing counsel from attacking both opinions through a single methodology challenge. When one expert conflates value and damages, courts and mediators often find the analysis difficult to follow. We structure each opinion to stand independently, which strengthens the overall evidentiary package for your case.

Ready to discuss your case? Contact Joey Friedman CPA PA for a confidential consultation with a Broward County forensic accountant who understands attorney workflow and courtroom standards.