Expert Witness Testimony

Court-Recognized Expert Witness

Christy Adams Stephens has been accepted as an expert witness in accounting matters by state courts in both Arkansas and Louisiana. This dual-state recognition provides attorneys with an expert who has already been vetted by the courts — reducing the risk of exclusion at trial and streamlining the qualification process.

Expert Witness Services

• Expert Reports — Comprehensive written opinions on financial matters including methodology, findings, and conclusions
• Deposition Testimony — Pre-trial testimony under oath with the ability to withstand cross-examination
• Trial Testimony — Clear, credible courtroom testimony that makes complex financial evidence understandable to judges and juries
• Rebuttal Analysis — Reviewing and critiquing opposing expert reports and testimony
• Litigation Consulting — Working with attorneys throughout the case to develop financial strategy and identify key issues

Areas of Expert Testimony

• Economic damages and lost profits
• Business valuation disputes
• Fraud and financial misconduct
• Accounting standards and practices
• Marital dissolution and hidden assets
• Insurance claims and business interruption
• Shareholder and partnership disputes
• Employment and compensation disputes

For Attorneys

If you’re looking for a forensic accounting expert for an upcoming matter, we offer an initial case assessment at no charge. We’ll review the basic facts, discuss the financial issues involved, and give you a candid opinion on whether forensic accounting expertise would add value to your case.

Our credentials — CPA, Certified Forensic Accountant, and Certified Fraud Examiner — provide a strong foundation for qualification under Arkansas Rule of Evidence 702 and the Daubert standard.