Who Are We? 

Mark Gauthier started the firm in 2013 after accumulating over 30 years of experience founding financial and economic consulting practices in "Big 4" accounting firms, as a credit excecutive of an international bank, and owning and operating several small and mid-sized businesses. The knowledge and perspective he gained from these experiences directly influences our work product and provides a unique advantage for our clients. We leverage BOTH real world and technical expertise to deliver superior solutions.

We invite you to study the credentials and experience we have including the notable engagements profiled on the website. Most of our engagements come by way of referrals from legal and accounting professionals, investors, lenders and former clients which we are happy to share. To us this is the ultimate endorsement.

Service Expertise

• Complex Litigation and Dispute Resolution
• Business and Asset Valuation
• Forensic and Fraud Investigation
• Feasibility Studies
• Expert Testimony
• Restructuring and Loan Workouts
• Preference and Insolvency Analysis
• Lost Earnings
• Business Interruption Claims
• Chapter 7 & 11 Bankruptcy
• Marital Dissolution

Why Us?

Our clients receive national firm resources and knowledge from a smaller, boutique firm AND the benefit of "real world" business leadership experience. This unique combination of experience and knowledge brings a 360 degree perspective and solutions that you deserve:

• Provided expert damages testimony in landmark "sick building" construction case which set national precedence and was ultimately upheld at the appellate level

• Reconstructed securities transactions and liquidated assets for SIPC controlled brokerage in Chapter 7 bankruptcy

• Established regional financial advisory and economic consulting practices for two of the "Big 4" accounting firms

• Developed and implemented new production technology and distribution system for national food retailer/wholesaler which increased sales and reduced operating costs by 38%

• Investigated fraud and money laundering charges and provided expert testimony for U.S. Attorney in closed hearings

• Provided expert testimony and valuations of businesses and assets in litigation, buy/sell agreements and divorces, adversarial proceedings and for investors and commercial lenders

• Negotiated investment and loan dispute between major citrus producer, packer and processor and automobile manufacturing parties; served as restructuring officer during workout and recovery period

•Assisted investor group who purchased professional sports franchise. Post transaction financial questions and disputes arose. Recreated cash movement, evaluated post closing performance in relation to closing agreement covenants. Provided written and oral reports to all parties in successful negotiation.

•Engaged by Downtown Development Authority of major U.S city embroiled in public controversy concerning feasibility of its public and private real estate and infrastructure plan including various public and private party's financial capacity to execute. Reviewed feasibility of and made recommendations to comprehensive master plan. Provided solutions and confidence to the Authority, lenders and the public in moving the city forward in its revitalization efforts.

Who We Serve

Management, Investors and Directors, Accountants, and Bankers

We assist with raising funds in debt and equity capital markets, advisement on acquisitions and divestitures, provision of strategic on-site management that prompts profitable companies to reach their potential, and providing under-performing companies with answers to critical questions and hands-on solutions.

MANAGEMENT & INVESTORS

Corporate, Outside, and Bankruptcy Counsel for Business and Individual Clients

We assist lawyers and their clients with disputes and litigation, reorganizations, investigations, valuations and forensic analysis. Our unique combination of deep "Big 4" consulting experience in dispute resolution and bankruptcy across many industries combined with our experience in owning and operating successful businesses gives us rich perspective on strategy, enhanced expert credibility and the best work product for your client.

COUNSEL