Clear, defensible forensic analysis for partnership, member, and shareholder financial disputes.
Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Financial disagreements between partners or shareholders require precise forensic review and transparent documentation. Ledger Board analyzes distributions, withdrawals, capital accounts, and decision-making authority to uncover irregularities and clarify financial responsibilities. Our forensic accounting team prepares litigation-ready exhibits, schedules, and explanations that support attorneys and business owners in resolving disputes. You gain structured insight into what occurred, how funds moved, and where accountability lies.
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Who We SUPPORT
Partnership and shareholder disputes arise across many industries and ownership structures, each requiring precise forensic analysis and clear financial evidence.
Business Partners & Co-Owners
We analyze disputed transactions, distributions, and spending to clarify each partner’s financial position. Our work provides clear evidence that supports resolution, negotiation, or litigation.
Shareholders & LLC Members
We review distributions, capital accounts, and authority to clarify whether actions aligned with ownership rights. Our analysis helps determine if inequities or improper decisions occurr
Family-Owned Businesses
We examine spending, compensation, and financial control within multigenerational entities. This brings clarity to disputes where personal and financial interests overlap.
Professional Practices (Medical, Legal, etc.)
We analyze partner compensation, reimbursements, and management authority within specialized practices. Our findings support disputes involving governance or financial discrepancies.
Minority Shareholders
We document financial activity to assess claims of exclusion, oppression, or inequitable allocation. Clear tracing helps evaluate whether rights or distributions were compromised.
Attorneys Handling Ownership Litigation
We provide litigation-focused forensic analysis, schedules, and exhibits tailored to each case. Attorneys rely on our clarity and structured documentation to refine strategy.
Capital Account Review
Clarify ownership activity.
We reconstruct capital contributions, withdrawals, and allocations to determine accurate member or shareholder balances. This establishes a clear timeline and supports dispute resolution. Attorneys rely on these findings to evaluate claims of mismanagement or inequity.
Distribution Analysis
Identify improper payouts.
We examine profit allocations, guaranteed payments, and distributions for consistency with governing documents and historical practices. Irregularities are documented with forensic precision. This helps determine whether funds were diverted or improperly allocated.
Unauthorized Activity Review
Detect unapproved activity.
We trace transactions and spending patterns to identify withdrawals or expenditures made without proper authority. Each finding is supported by documentation and clear financial mapping. This strengthens legal claims involving misappropriation or misconduct.
Governance Compliance
Verify rule adherence.
We compare management actions, financial decisions, and distributions against the operating agreement or bylaws. Deviations are identified and documented clearly. This provides context for evaluating breaches of fiduciary duty or authority.
Related-Party Review
Expose hidden relationships.
We evaluate transactions involving owners, family members, or affiliated entities that may indicate conflicts of interest. Tracing clarifies whether benefits were diverted away from the business. This analysis supports claims of self-dealing or misuse of control.
Litigation Support Exhibits
Strengthen legal strategy.
We prepare schedules, tracing exhibits, and explanations designed for litigation use. Our team collaborates with attorneys to ensure clarity and defensibility. Findings help guide case development and settlement discussions.
04. Guidance
Support Legal Strategy
We collaborate with attorneys to interpret findings, refine arguments, and integrate evidence into litigation plans.
03. Documentation
Build Clear Evidence
We prepare exhibits, schedules, and tracing summaries that present disputed activity with clarity and forensic discipline.
02. Analysis
Examine Financial Activity
We trace contributions, withdrawals, allocations, and spending to evaluate whether actions aligned with agreements and authority.
01. Assessment
Define Dispute Scope
We identify disputed issues, review governing documents, and outline the financial periods and transactions under investigation.
OUR PROCESS
Forensic analysis is useful for disputes involving distributions, capital accounts, unauthorized withdrawals, spending concerns, or breaches of fiduciary duty. We analyze financial activity against governing documents and historical patterns. This helps clarify whether actions were appropriate or improper. Attorneys use these findings to support claims or defenses.
We reconstruct contributions, withdrawals, and allocations using financial records, agreements, and historical data. Irregularities or unexplained changes are documented clearly. This creates a defensible financial timeline for dispute resolution. Attorneys often use these reconstructions to evaluate buyouts or compensation claims.
Yes. We trace transactions, evaluate spending behavior, and document unauthorized or unusual activity. Findings are supported by statements, invoices, and accounting records. This provides clarity for legal claims involving misappropriation or misconduct.
We typically request bank statements, financials, general ledgers, operating agreements, tax returns, and correspondence. Additional documents may be required depending on the dispute. Early access to complete information ensures more accurate analysis. We provide an onboarding list tailored to each case.
Yes. Our exhibits and findings are prepared with litigation in mind. We ensure clarity, defensibility, and alignment with legal strategy. Attorneys rely on our documentation in negotiations, mediations, and court settings.
Timelines depend on the volume of records, the number of disputed issues, and how far back the review must go. Smaller disputes may resolve quickly, whereas complex ownership conflicts require deeper analysis. We provide clear expectations at the start and update clients throughout the process.
Yes. Attorney collaboration is central to these cases. We help interpret findings, prepare exhibits, and explain financial behavior in a manner that strengthens legal strategy. This ensures alignment between forensic work and case needs.
Strategic Approach
We evaluate disputes with long-term legal and financial impact in mind.
Proven Expertise
We bring years of specialized forensic experience across partnership and shareholder 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 forensic work delivers clarity and structure to complex partnership and shareholder disputes.
900M+
Financial Records Reviewed
85+ Years
Combined Experience
50 States
supported nationwide
99%
Client Retention
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Testimonials
Attorneys and business owners rely on Ledger Board for structured, defensible analysis during partnership and shareholder disputes.
Ledger Board helped us untangle years of unclear withdrawals and disputed distributions. Their schedules were clear and immediately useful to our legal team, and their explanations made a complex situation manageable.
Daniel H., Managing Partner
Real Estate Development
Their forensic reconstruction was essential in resolving a shareholder dispute involving unauthorized spending. Ledger Board presented the evidence in a way that was easy for the court to understand.
Rachel M., Attorney
Commercial Litigation
We were dealing with conflicting records and years of undocumented partner activity. Ledger Board produced organized, defensible analysis that allowed us to move forward with confidence.
Anthony C., Owner
Manufacturing & Distribution
Connect with Leaders
Our forensic accounting team provides clear, disciplined support for partnership and shareholder disputes.
Resolve Partnership & Shareholder Disputes with Confidence
Forensic clarity strengthens negotiations, litigation strategy, and the long-term stability of your business. Schedule a consultation to begin your analysis with Ledger Board.