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Business Valuation Services

Whether you’re navigating planning an estate, managing a business transition, or a divorce, an accurate business valuation is essential. At Barrett PC, we provide defensible, expert valuation services for closely held companies, professional practices, and partnership interests across Virginia and beyond.

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Valuation Services With Real Impact

Led by William C. Barrett III—an Accredited Business Valuator (ABV) and court-recognized expert—our firm delivers valuation reports that stand up to scrutiny in legal, tax, and regulatory settings.

We provide valuations for:

  • Shareholder and partner disputes
  • Business sales, mergers, and acquisitions
  • Buy-sell agreements and fairness opinions
  • Professional practices and medical/dental groups
  • Marital and divorce proceedings
  • Estate and gift tax planning

We understand the nuance of intrinsic value vs. market value, especially in equitable distribution cases under Virginia law.

Divorce Valuations & Hidden Asset Tracing

Our expertise is particularly sought after in complex divorce cases where valuation impacts:

  • Spousal support and equitable distribution
  • Professional goodwill and intangible asset analysis
  • Asset tracing and forensic reconstruction
  • Pension and retirement plan allocations

We help attorneys and clients understand the real financial picture, supported by objective, transparent reporting.

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Valuation for Tax, Estate & Transactional Planning

Valuation plays a key role in minimizing tax liabilities and structuring estate transfers. We assist clients with:

  • Family Limited Partnerships (FLPs)
  • Discounted valuations for gifting
  • Charitable contributions and IRS compliance
  • Pre-transaction planning and exit strategy assessments

Every engagement is led personally by Bill Barrett, ensuring expert-level analysis with no hand-offs.