Expert business valuation and economic loss analysis for breach of contract, partnership disputes, shareholder oppression, and other commercial litigation throughout New England.
Commercial disputes often center on the value of businesses, economic losses from breached contracts, or the treatment of business partners. Whether addressing shareholder oppression, partnership dissolution, breach of contract damages, or business interruption claims, accurate business valuation and economic loss analysis is essential for dispute resolution.
Our commercial litigation experience spans closely held business disputes, partnership and LLC disagreements, merger and acquisition disputes, non-compete and trade secret violations, and breach of contract cases involving business damages. We provide the economic foundation that attorneys need to present compelling cases in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and throughout New England commercial courts.
We provide comprehensive business valuations using accepted methodologies for litigation support, addressing both fair market value and fair value standards as required by different legal contexts.
For breach of contract and business tort cases, we calculate economic losses including lost profits, increased costs, and diminished business value resulting from wrongful conduct.
In minority shareholder disputes, we assess whether majority shareholders have acted oppressively and calculate appropriate remedies including fair value buyouts and damage awards.
For business breakups, we provide valuations that facilitate fair distribution of assets and resolution of partner disputes, addressing both ongoing concern and liquidation scenarios.
We calculate business interruption losses for insurance claims and litigation, quantifying lost income and increased expenses during periods of operational disruption.
Our business valuations follow professional standards established by the American Society of Appraisers (ASA), IRS Revenue Ruling 59-60, and applicable state law requirements. We utilize multiple valuation approaches to ensure comprehensive and defensible analyses.
A: Fair market value assumes a willing buyer and seller with full knowledge, typically including marketability discounts for minority interests. Fair value, often used in shareholder disputes, may exclude marketability discounts and consider the specific circumstances of the transaction or dispute.
A: We develop a "but-for" analysis comparing actual business performance to what would have occurred without the breach. This requires analyzing historical trends, market conditions, and the specific impact of the breaching party's actions while ensuring lost profits are reasonably certain and not speculative.
A: Yes, we regularly value interests in LLCs, partnerships, S-corporations, and other pass-through entities. These structures require special consideration of tax implications, distribution policies, and operating agreement provisions that affect value.
A: Yes, we calculate business interruption losses for insurance claims and coverage disputes. This includes analyzing lost income, continuing expenses, and extra costs incurred during the interruption period, while ensuring calculations comply with policy language and coverage limitations.
Contact us for expert business valuation and economic loss analysis.
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