Whether it involves a simple transaction or a complex dispute, establishing the value of a party’s interest in a business can be a critical factor in the successful outcome of a case.  RAB Litigation Services brings two decades of experience to every valuation we complete, backing up each appraisal with a wealth of supporting material that will stand up in court.  We have determined the value of closely-held businesses, professional practices, thinly traded private companies, and stock options and other intangible assets for a wide variety of industries in connection with:

• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Divorces
• Estate and Gift Taxes
• Stockholder Disputes
• Buy-Sell Agreements
• Statutory Requirements
• Partnership Dissolutions
• Damage Assessments

Because each business is unique in its particular market and competitive environment, the valuation process can be subjective and complex, requiring analytical skills, information gathering expertise, and sound business judgment.  A complete and defensible valuation entails a thorough analysis of the business at issue both in the context of its immediate competitors and the industry as a whole, and should take into account current market trends.  The valuator must determine which standard of value is most appropriate, the methodology and approach that will yield the most accurate results, and the discounts, premiums, and capitalization rates that should be applied to the appraisal. 

Founding partner Robert A. Bonavito is Certified as a Valuation Analyst (CVA), is Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV), and has lectured on valuation methodology at schools and organizations throughout the state.  He has provided expert witness testimony on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants in New York, Philadelphia, and throughout New Jersey.  To find out how Mr. Bonavito can help find the value of your client's business, contact RAB Litigation today for an initial consultation.