Litigation & Dispute Valuation

Valuation disputes in family law are common, often stemming from disagreements over an asset’s assessed worth. A lack of clarity or perceived bias in a valuation can spark such conflicts. Strategies like mediation can effectively bridge gaps between parties, fostering communication and understanding. In certain cases, bringing in an independent third-party expert might be necessary to provide an unbiased perspective.

In family law, valuations are more than just an assessment of worth; they are critical instruments for ensuring that assets are distributed fairly. A valuation, by definition, is “the estimated monetary value of an asset.” This process becomes essential when separating couples need to divide their shared estate. Accurate valuations help in crafting financial agreements that reflect an equitable distribution, reducing the likelihood of prolonged disputes.

Our team works with the client to develop and implement restructuring plans designed to stabilize the company, communicate with stakeholders, access capital sources, implement operational changes, as well as develop and monitor business operations. Our services include: pre-bankruptcy strategy and planning, operational initiatives and action plans to address unique operational challenges, communication plans for key vendors, customers, and employees, and assisting with reporting compliance and Plan of Reorganization development.

HDH professionals provide end-to-end financial advisory services related to the Chapter 7 and 11 restructuring process. Companies in bankruptcy experience many demands and requests for information beyond the normal requirements of day-to-day operations. Our experience allows us to understand the specific reporting requirements in bankruptcy and the needs of various stakeholder classes, so we can work to develop solutions that can benefit all constituents.

We have been hired by both the condemnor and the condemnees. We have prepared a significant number of damages opinions as well as provided reviews and critiques of reports submitted by other experts in various cases. We have also worked closely with condemning authorities and condemnees to understand the impact on the business of different scenarios in economic damages, based on review of engineering designs, right of way maps, real estate appraisals (if available), site inspections, industry standards, and our knowledge of a number of industries through our decades of experience in business valuation.

Our team has extensive experience in the area of eminent domain, providing services for over two decades. The nature and scope of the consulting services we provide are principally focused on business damages (business valuation) suffered by business owners in connection with condemnation proceedings.

HDH staff have testified under oath as expert witnesses in hundreds of court proceedings and have been designated as experts in thousands of cases around the United States and Canada. Our experts' reports routinely stand up to state and federal reporting requirements.