Litigation Consulting

Practice Profile:

Litigation Consulting Services for Embezzlement and Fraud

Increasingly, businesses are being victimized by embezzlement and fraud, serious and costly crimes.  When such crimes are detected, litigation may be necessary for recovery of losses.  The trained fraud examination specialists in Arxis Financial's "Litigation Consulting" practice work with attorneys to evaluate evidence and provide expert testimony.  Our fraud investigators assist in determining the extent of monetary loss or damages and to determine who committed the fraud. Arxis Financial utilizes various investigative and analytical procedures to support criminal or civil actions against an individual(s), provide evidence for insurance claims, and uncover hidden assets in bankruptcy or divorce situations.

A detailed fraud examination can uncover a dizzying maze of transactions, documents and stonewalling. Forensic experts use a variety of techniques to detect fraud and trace misappropriated cash.   By scouring the company’s financial ledgers and supporting documents, a Certified Fraud Examiner can help unravel the web of fraudulent transactions.  For example, the investigator may review or reconcile the company’s bank accounts, identify payees, track electronic transfers and payments through the company’s general ledger, and scrutinize documents supporting check disbursement, such as vendor invoices and expense authorizations.

Partner Profile:

The Litigation Consulting practice is headed by partner Chris L. Hamilton, CPA, CFE, CVA, DABFA. Mr. Hamilton is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Valuation Analyst, and a Diplomate with the American Board of Forensic Accounting. He is a licensed life and disability insurance agent and a General Securities Representative. Mr. Hamilton has published articles in several publications, and has made presentations at national conferences, training institutes and seminars on topics including forensic accounting, fraud and business appraisal.