LITIGATION SUPPORT
H&A is often engaged by attorneys to provide litigation support in complex cases. In such cases, H&A is involved in investigating all aspects of the pending litigation and assisting in all phases of discovery including preparation of schedules for document production, assistance in preparing interrogatories and review of documents. H&A researches claims, investigates issues, attends depositions, develops strategies, prepares analyses and interviews witnesses. Among services performed in connection with litigation support are the following:
Expert Witnesses:
H&A consultants have served as Expert Witnesses for the following types of cases:
Valuation Analyses:
H&A performs valuation analyses for clients on a wide variety of assets. In this regard, H&A researches the particular assets and determines market value through research, trial marketing and experience in liquidating a wide variety of assets.
Asset Searches:
H&A provides asset searches to assist in maximizing recovery. This information is critical in settlement situations, collecting judgments, and in making decisions to pursue personal guarantees. H&A has traced hundreds of millions of dollars in fraud cases.
Analysis of Third Party Lawsuits and Bond Claims:
H&A assists in identifying and pursuing claims against third parties including bond claims, insurance claims, claims against professionals and claims against guarantors and others.
Settlement Negotiations:
Often H&A has been requested to negotiate settlements subject to approval of the client. This approach has been successful and is helpful by removing the client from direct confrontation while retaining control of the situation. Some of the negotiations have resulted in the sale of companies. An example is the negotiation and sale of two insurance agencies.
REPRESENTATIVE LITIGATION SUPPORT CASES