Forensic Accountant in Palm Beach County, Florida
When attorneys in Palm Beach County need a credentialed forensic CPA for high-stakes litigation, Joey Friedman, CPA, ABV, MACC, MIB brings the depth of analysis and courtroom-ready testimony that complex matters demand. From contentious divorce proceedings involving business interests to shareholder disputes, fraud investigations, and contested damages claims, Joey Friedman CPA PA serves as a trusted partner to family law and commercial litigators throughout the county.
Whether your case involves hidden or dissipated assets in a dissolution proceeding, disputed economic damages in a breach-of-contract matter, or the need for a credible rebuttal expert to challenge opposing counsel’s numbers, our firm provides meticulous, well-documented findings. We work regularly with attorneys and their clients in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Boynton Beach, and are available to engage promptly when litigation timelines demand. Our forensic accounting and expert witness and litigation support services are designed with the attorney’s needs in mind—clear opinions, defensible methodology, and reliable deposition and trial availability.
Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support for Palm Beach County Attorneys
- Tracing and hidden-asset analysis — Identifying dissipated or concealed marital and business assets through financial record reconstruction and detailed tracing methodology.
- Economic damages quantification — Calculating lost profits, lost earnings, and other compensatory damages in commercial and personal injury matters; learn more about our economic damages practice.
- Business valuation disputes — Independent business valuation for equitable distribution, buy-sell disputes, and shareholder oppression claims, with defensible support for deposition and trial.
- Fraud investigations — Examining financial records for embezzlement, financial statement manipulation, and other fraudulent conduct on behalf of counsel in civil and regulatory matters.
- Deposition and trial support — Providing clear, persuasive expert testimony with exhibits and demonstratives that communicate complex financial findings to judges and juries alike.
- Rebuttal and critique engagements — Reviewing and challenging the methodology, assumptions, and conclusions of opposing expert reports across valuation, damages, and tracing issues.
Frequently Asked Questions — Palm Beach County Forensic Accounting
What documents should I provide when retaining a forensic accountant for a Palm Beach County matter?
The documents most useful at the outset depend on the nature of the matter, but typically include several years of personal and business tax returns, bank and brokerage statements, corporate general ledgers, QuickBooks or other accounting files, and any existing financial statements. For divorce matters, full financial disclosure required by the court should also be shared. Providing organized, complete records from the start helps our team begin analysis efficiently and identify early whether additional discovery is needed.
When in the litigation process should I retain a forensic CPA?
Early retention is almost always advantageous. Engaging a forensic accountant at the outset of discovery allows us to help shape document requests, identify key financial records, and develop a tracing or damages theory before depositions begin. In contested divorce and business dispute matters, late engagement can limit the scope of analysis and compress timelines for expert report preparation. If a matter is approaching the expert designation deadline, contact us promptly so we can assess feasibility.
Do I need separate experts for business valuation and economic damages?
Not necessarily. Joey Friedman holds both the CPA credential and the ABV (Accredited in Business Valuation) designation, enabling him to address both business valuation and economic damages issues within a single engagement where the matters are related. In some cases—particularly where valuation and lost-profits claims involve distinct factual and methodological frameworks—retaining separate specialists may be warranted. We are happy to discuss scope at an initial consultation and provide guidance on the most efficient approach for your case.
Need a forensic CPA in Palm Beach County? Joey Friedman CPA PA is available to consult with attorneys on new matters throughout Palm Beach County and South Florida. Contact the firm to discuss your case and determine how we can assist.