Hein & Associates LLP | Proving Economic Damages CLE

PROVING ECONOMIC DAMAGES

Gain Insight Into Economic Damages (4 Hours of CLE Credit) With a firm basis in authoritative literature and case law, Proving Economic Damages is an invaluable tool for experienced trial attorneys. Based on current trends in lost profits damages cases, this advanced-level course explores frequently encountered issues, as well as the use of graphics to present complex financial topics. Newly revised in 2007, its user-friendly focus includes practice aids and tips beneficial to lawyers when making litigation decisions or facilitating work with damages experts.
Section 1: Conceptual Framework Hypothetical Damages Model Section 2: Frequently Encountered Issues Lost Profits – Components & Methodology Discounting Inadequate Testimony and Foundation Section 3: Proving Damages with Graphics Communication Mediums Learning Study Case Studies Section 4: Hiring and Working with Experts Checking Out Experts Selection Criteria Preparing an Expert for Testifying Do’s and Don’ts for Experts Do’s and Don’ts for Attorneys
UNDERSTANDING PRESENT VALUE COMPUTATIONS IN BUSINESS LITIGATION Achieve greater knowledge of discounting and capitalization (2 Hours of CLE Credit) Half the length of Proving Economic Damages but with the same user-friendly format and firm authoritative basis, Understanding Present Value Computations in Business Litigation borrows the discounting portion of Proving Economic Damages, and adds the related concepts of capitalization of earnings and earnings multiples. The course allows attorneys to grasp the often difficult subjects of discounting and capitalization while necessitating a lesser time commitment than the half-day damages course. What Attendees are Saying: "Among the best CLEs I’ve ever attended." "I have been in practice...for 15 years, and this...is the best and most informative I’ve seen." "A complicated topic very well presented in a simple, understandable format." "Very practical presentation of difficult material." "One of the clearest presentations on the topic that I have attended." "Good job making a complex subject matter accessible to a broad audience." "The focus on practical application was very helpful."
Peter Schulman, CPA, CIRA Litigation, Valuation and Bankruptcy Consulting Services Department Hein & Associates LLP	About the Author / Instructor With 40 years of accounting experience and over 25 years experience as a testifying expert in both state and Federal courts, author and instructor Peter Schulman brings a wealth of knowledge to the classroom. Widely published, his portfolio includes citations in both a leading Federal court case¹ and the leading legal treatise on lost profits damages.² He is also a frequent lecturer to bar associations and CPA societies. It is this experience that allows Peter to effectively explain economic damages, discounting and capitalization in terms that lawyers can both understand and utilize in the courtroom. ¹ Energy Capital Corp. v. The United States, 47 Fed. Cl. 382 (2000) ² Robert L. Dunn, Recovery of Damages for Lost Profits (6th ed. 2005)
Schedule this Unique and Insightful Course Today! For more information, please contact Peter Schulman at 303.298.9600 or pschulman@heincpa.com. Due to file size, we recommend you right-click on the link and "Save Target As" to your desktop before opening. Download a printable PDF version of this page here. [ 4 MB file size ] Download sample slides from the Proving Economic Damages PowerPoint presentation. [ 21 MB file size ] Download Peter's article from the December-January 1998 issue of ABI Journal. [ 4 MB file size ] Download Peter's article from the January 1999 issue of The Colorado Lawyer. [ 5 MB file size ] Download Peter's article from the April 2007 issue of The Colorado Lawyer. [ 2181 KB file size ]