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Real-World Results: Case Studies From Barrett PC

Over the past two decades, Barrett PC has served as a trusted expert in hundreds of complex financial cases. Our experience spans forensic accounting, business valuation, economic damages, and fiduciary disputes across Federal and National Jurisdictions.

Below is a selection of representative engagements that highlight our depth, objectivity, and courtroom readiness.

Forensic Investigations & Fraud Detection

  • U.S. Treasury Case: Led a federal task force uncovering $20 million in wire fraud, structured transactions, and international money laundering over 18 months.
  • Local Government Audits: Conducted forensic reviews for municipalities, uncovering embezzlement, unauthorized transactions, and misuse of public funds.

Economic Damages & Business Disputes

  • Williamsburg Circuit: Expert in embezzlement and breach of insurance contract.
  • Fairfax Circuit: Evaluated practice separation, conspiracy, and conversion claims.
  • Richmond Circuit: Valuation in wrongful franchise termination.
  • Virginia Division of Human Rights and EEOC: Forensic economist expert reporting of damages from racial and employment discrimination.  
  • US District Court, Eastern District of Virginia: Plaintiff’s expert reporting on economic damages from trademark infringement and asset conversion

Trust, Estate & Fiduciary Matters

  • Hanover Circuit: Defense expert in fiduciary stewardship claims against trustee.
  • Henrico Circuit: Expert in survivability of equity-market trust conversion.
  • Henrico Circuit: Court-appointed expert on structured settlement tax impact.
  • Chesterfield Circuit Court: Reporting on breach of Trustee fiduciary duties and prudent investor rules.
  • Superior Court, Western District of North Carolina: Plaintiff’s expert reporting on forensic accounting, valuation, and fiduciary inheritance fraud.

Professional Malpractice & Ethics

  • Roanoke Circuit: Testified on breach of fiduciary duty and accounting negligence.
  • Fairfax Circuit: Evaluated CPA malpractice and professional standards violations.
  • AAA & FINRA Disputes: Numerous arbitration engagements related to tax reporting, fiduciary standards, and financial advisor conduct.
  • Supreme Court of Virginia: Plaintiff’s expert reporting on the VA Certified Mediator standards of practice and ethics.

Divorce & Marital Valuation

  • Hanover Circuit Court: Valuation of CPA firm; precedent-setting appellate decision on separate property in Virginia.
  • Prince George Circuit Court: Identified hidden assets and marital business valuation discrepancies.
  • Chesapeake Circuit Court: Valuation of CPA firm and earnings capacity in contested divorce.
  • Marital Assets—Forensic investigation of a high-level public official revealed approximately $350,000 of hidden cash and securities not disclosed in legal reporting documents.

Each case is handled with meticulous analysis, ethical objectivity, and legal clarity.

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