Defensible, litigation-ready valuation designed for disputes, negotiations, and court proceedings.
Business Valuation for Litigation
Disputed business value requires a structured forensic approach grounded in reliable methodology and transparent documentation. Ledger Board prepares valuations for shareholder conflicts, partnership disputes, divorce cases, buyouts, and commercial litigation. We analyze financial performance, normalize statements, evaluate industry benchmarks, and apply accepted valuation methods with forensic precision. You receive a clear, defensible valuation that supports negotiations, settlements, or courtroom presentation.
04. Documentation
Prepare Evidence
We create valuation models, exhibits, and explanations designed for attorneys and court presentation.
03. Valuation
Apply Methods
We apply income, market, and asset-based approaches using clear assumptions and structured reasoning tailored to the dispute.
02. Analysis
Evaluate Financials Deeply
We normalize statements, assess earnings quality, and analyze industry benchmarks to determine accurate economic performance.
01. Assessment
Define Valuation Scope
We review financial records, dispute issues, and ownership documents to establish clear valuation objectives.
OUR PROCESS
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Who We SUPPORT
Litigation-driven valuations are required in many disputes, and each situation demands structured analysis and clear financial evidence.
Business Partners & Co-Owners
We support buyouts, dissolutions, and conflicts involving disputed business value. Our work provides transparency where financial interests diverge.
Shareholders & LLC Members
We analyze valuation issues arising from disputes involving ownership percentages, distributions, or management authority. Findings help clarify fair value and support legal positions.
Family-Owned Businesses
We clarify value in multigenerational disputes where governance, compensation, or contributions are contested. This helps families separate business issues from personal conflict.
Divorcing Spouses with Business Interests
We determine fair business value for marital dissolution cases involving ownership stakes. Attorneys rely on our clarity when negotiating property division.
Minority Shareholders
We provide valuations for claims of oppression, exclusion, or inequitable treatment. Our analysis supports negotiation and litigation strategy.
Attorneys Handling Valuation Disputes
We supply litigation-ready valuation exhibits, schedules, and expert guidance. Clear methodology and transparency strengthen arguments in mediation or trial.
Litigation valuations require deeper forensic analysis, clear documentation, and defensible methodology. Assumptions must be transparent and supported with evidence. Reports are designed to withstand scrutiny from opposing experts and attorneys. Findings must clearly connect financial realities to disputed issues.
We typically request financial statements, tax returns, general ledgers, ownership documents, compensation records, and industry data. Additional documents may be needed depending on case complexity. Early access improves accuracy and efficiency. We provide a customized onboarding list for each engagement.
We evaluate the business model, industry, financial performance, and dispute context to determine appropriate methods. Income, market, and asset-based approaches may be applied individually or in combination. Each method includes clear assumptions and adjustments. This ensures the final valuation reflects economic reality.
Yes. Our exhibits, models, and explanations are structured for litigation. We provide clear reasoning, transparent assumptions, and defensible methodology. Attorneys rely on our valuations during mediation, depositions, and trial.
Timelines depend on document availability, the number of disputed issues, and the complexity of financial reconstruction. Smaller businesses may be completed quickly, while multi-entity or multi-year cases require deeper analysis. We set expectations at the beginning of each engagement and provide consistent updates.
Yes. We support attorneys through declarations, deposition preparation, and courtroom testimony when required. Our explanations focus on clarity, defensibility, and alignment with valuation methodology. This supports stronger legal positioning.
Yes. We analyze industry-specific factors such as compensation structures, referral patterns, and earnings stability. Our valuation approach adapts to the unique characteristics of professional practices. This ensures accurate, defensible value conclusions.
Strategic Approach
We evaluate disputes with long-term financial and legal impacts in mind.
Proven Expertise
We bring years of specialized forensic valuation experience across litigation matters.
Responsive Partnership
We operate as an extension of your team with consistent communication and availability.
Trust & Transparency
We protect confidentiality and explain each step to ensure full clarity.
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By the Numbers
Our valuation work supports attorneys, business owners, and courts with clarity and precision.
$900M+
Financial Records Analyzed
85+ Years
Combined Experience
50 States
supported nationwide
99%
Client Retention
Financial Normalization
Remove distortions quickly.
We adjust financials to eliminate discretionary or non-recurring activity and identify true economic performance. These adjustments create a reliable basis for valuation. Attorneys rely on this clarity when evaluating claims or negotiating outcomes.
Valuation Methods
Use proven approaches.
We apply income, market, and asset-based methods aligned with industry standards and case requirements. Each approach is supported by clear assumptions and documentation. This produces valuations that withstand scrutiny from opposing experts.
Ownership & Control
Understand influence impact.
We assess how control, management authority, or minority positions affect business value. Considerations such as discounts, control premiums, and ownership terms are evaluated precisely. This ensures valuations reflect real-world conditions
Industry Benchmarking
Compare performance accurately.
We use industry-specific data, margin benchmarks, and valuation multiples to contextualize financial results. This helps determine whether profits align with expected performance. Findings strengthen valuation credibility during disputes.
Damage Adjustments
Address loss impacts.
We incorporate lost profits, economic harm, and event-driven impacts when relevant to the dispute. These adjustments clarify how damages influence business value. The result is a valuation aligned with the financial realities of the case.
Litigation Exhibits
Strengthen case strategy.
We prepare valuation schedules, exhibits, and CPA-grade explanations for depositions, mediation, or trial. Our team collaborates with attorneys to interpret findings and refine arguments. This ensures valuations integrate seamlessly into legal strategy.
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Testimonials
Clients and attorneys rely on Ledger Board for clear, defensible valuations during complex disputes.
Ledger Board provided a valuation report that was not only technically sound but also easy to present in mediation. Their clarity made a major difference in negotiations.
Sarah P., Attorney
Partnership Litigation
The valuation uncovered issues we were unaware of and brought transparency to a highly contested buyout. Their work allowed us to move forward with confidence.
Michael R., Shareholder
Manufacturing Sector
heir team explained complex valuation methods in a way the court could understand. It significantly strengthened our position during trial.
Lydia A., Attorney
Commercial Litigation
Connect with Leaders
Our forensic valuation team provides disciplined analysis and clear financial insight for litigation-driven matters.
Gain Clarity in Business Valuation Disputes
Structured valuation strengthens negotiations, litigation strategy, and long-term financial outcomes. Schedule a consultation to begin your valuation with Ledger Board.