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Expert Financial Valuation & Litigation Support Services
Led by John Petrancosta, CPA/ABV/CFF, CFE, CVA, a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience, we offer tailored solutions for businesses, legal professionals, and individuals facing complex financial challenges. Whether you’re seeking business valuations for estate planning or require expert testimony in high-stakes litigation, we are here to provide the clarity and expertise you need.
Led by John Petrancosta, CPA/ABV/CFF, CFE, CVA, a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience, we offer tailored solutions for businesses, legal professionals, and individuals facing complex financial challenges. Whether you’re seeking business valuations for estate planning or require expert testimony in high-stakes litigation, we are here to provide the clarity and expertise you need.
Business Valuation
We offer expert business valuation services for a wide range of non-litigation purposes, helping businesses navigate key financial decisions.
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Litigation Financial Services
EVAL Advisors™ provides in-depth financial services to support both individuals and businesses involved in litigation, across a variety of legal matters.
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Litigation Support Services
EVAL Advisors™ offers comprehensive litigation support to help counsel throughout the legal process.
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Financial Forensic Investigations
With extensive experience in forensic accounting, we provide in-depth financial investigations, including…
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Business Valuations
Equitable Distributions
ESOP Plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plans)
Estate & Succession Planning
Financial Reporting
Impairment Testing
Purchase Price Allocation
Shareholder Disputes
Litigation Financial Services
Family Law Financial Services
Business Valuation: Assess the value of a business in divorce or equitable distribution cases.
Income Calculations: Determine income for spousal or child support purposes.
Lifestyle Analysis: Analyze the financial needs and lifestyle considerations during divorce.
Tracing Analysis: Investigate asset and fund origins in divorce and family law cases.
Retirement Plan Valuations: Valuation of pension and retirement assets in family law matters.
Equity Compensation Valuation: Assess the value of stock options and other equity-based compensation.
Commercial Litigation Financial Services
Lost Profits Calculations: Calculate lost profits from breach of contract and other legal disputes.
Business Valuations: Provide business valuations in commercial litigation cases, including shareholder disputes.
Disgorgement of Profits Calculations: Assess the profits to be returned due to unlawful activity.
Other Damage Calculations: Expertise in calculating damages in a wide range of commercial disputes.
Civil Litigation Financial Services
Lost Wages and Earnings: Calculate lost wages in wrongful termination and other employment disputes.
Litigation Support Services
Discovery Assistance:
Request for Production of Documents (RFD)
Interrogatories (Roggs)
Request for Admissions
Document Tracking
Deposition Outlines
Review and Analysis of Opposing Experts’ Financial Calculations and Reports
Cross-examination Outlines
Rebuttal Reports
Financial Forensic Investigations
Corporate Investigations
Embezzlement
Expense Reimbursement
Misappropriation of Assets
Payroll Fraud
Vendor Fraud
White Coller Criminal Defense
Years of
experience
Professional designations
Years of experience
Professional
designations
ABOUT US
Types of Litigation Cases
Family Law:
- Business Valuation
- Equity Compensation Valuation
- Income Calculations
- Lifestyle Analysis
- Retirement Plan Valuations
- Tracing Analysis
Commercial & Civil Litigation:
- Breach of Contract
- Equal Pay
- Infringement
- Shareholder Disputes
- Tortious Interference
- Wrongful Termination
Testifying experience
A proven track record of testifying
in both state and federal courts, as well as arbitration panels.
Federal Courts
Western District of Pennsylvania
Northern District of Ohio
Central District of California
State Courts
Pennsylvania
Delaware Chancery Court
Florida
West Virginia
Alaska
Nevada
Arbitration
American Health Lawyers Association
American Arbitration Association
ABOUT US
Our Experts
John Petrancosta
CPA/ABV/CFF, CFE, CVA, is the President of EVAL Advisors™ with over two decades of experience in business valuation, forensic accounting, and litigation support. John has managed hundreds of engagements in a wide variety of industries, including healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and professional services. He has testified in both federal and state courts and served as an expert in numerous complex cases.
Professional Experience
President – EVAL Advisors™ (Present)
Senior Director – HBKVG (2022 – 2025)
- Director – Forensics – BDO USA, LLP (2014–2022)
- Senior Manager – Horovitz, Rudoy & Roteman, LLC (2003–2014)
Professional Certifications
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
- ABV (Accredited in Business Valuations)
- CFF (Certified in Financial Forensics)
- CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)
- CVA (Certified Valuation Analyst)
Education
- Bachelor’s in Accounting – Penn State University (1992)
Gregory Landgraf
JD, CPA/ABV, CFE, CGMA is a Managing Director for EVAL Advisors™ with over two decades of experience in forensic accounting. Greg specializes in expert witness analysis and testimony regarding economic, financial, and technical accounting issues in commercial litigation. He has testified as an expert witness for clients in state and federal proceedings as well as commercial arbitration. Greg has also led many forensic investigations, compliance reviews and royalty audits. A graduate of Duquesne University School of Law, Greg is also a licensed attorney, admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Western District of Pennsylvania.
Professional Experience
- Managing Director – EVAL Advisors™ (Present)
- Adjunct Professor of Law – Duquesne University (2019 – Present)
- Director – BDO USA, PC (2023-2025)
- Director – Gleason & Associates, PC (2000-2006; 2014-2023)
- Attorney for Regulatory Compliance – FedEx Ground System, Inc. (2013-2014)
- Senior Manager – Alvarez & Marsal Global Forensic Dispute Services, GmbH (2009-2013)
- Manager – PricewaterhouseCoopers AG (2008-2009)
Professional Certifications
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
- ABV (Accredited in Business Valuations)
- CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)
- CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant)
Education
- Juris Doctor – Duquesne University (2007)
- Master of Science in Accounting – Slippery Rock University (2001)
- Bachelor of Science, Accounting – Slippery Rock University (1998)
TESTIMONIALS
What people say about
EVAL Advisors™
Dan Glasser, Esq.
Dan Glasser, Esq.PARTNER | Pollock Begg
John is a consummate professional, well versed in business valuation, detail oriented, and presents to clients and the courts in a clear and concise manner. He also works well with other professionals and other business valuations toward resolution, if possible. I highly recommend John.
Andrew Horowitz
PARTNER | Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell
& Hippel LLP
We worked with John on multiple high-value employment discrimination matters. He is careful and practical, and excellent at maximizing our objectives while rendering calculations that are unassailable on cross-examination. He is a convincing trial witness. Finally, he is proactive and easy to work with.
Kyle M. Janes, Esq.
Spadafore | Prather | Janes
I highly recommend John as a skilled and experienced financial expert. His deep understanding of complex financial matters has been invaluable in navigating complex divorce cases involving business valuations, spousal support, and child support. John is uniquely able to analyze situations from multiple perspectives and clearly explain even the most sophisticated financial concepts, making him an exceptional asset to any legal team. I wholeheartedly endorse his new practice.
Mathew E. Doney, Esq.
PARTNER | Brennan, Manna & Diamond
John provided excellent analysis of our client’s complex damages issues across a variety of long-term manufacturing agreements. Not only was his analysis sound, but his in-court testimony at the federal jury trial proved instrumental in a multi-million dollar verdict for our client. I would highly recommend John to anyone.
David A. Strassburger
SHAREHOLDER | Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky
John makes me a better lawyer. Whenever I need a business valuation or damages analysis, John identifies for me the relevant documents, analyzes them quickly, and then presents his conclusions in a way any factfinder can understand. John is creative without being reckless, and efficient without cutting corners. I endorse him without reservation as a financial expert in any business case.
Brian E. McKinley, Esq.
Wilder Mahood McKinley & Oglesby
During my nearly two-and-a-half decades working as an attorney, I have had the opportunity to work with some outstanding individuals. John Petrancosta is one of those outstanding individuals; he is a person that I hold in the highest regard. With John’s expertise and assistance, I have been able to achieve significant successes for my clients. John’s skill and knowledge are only eclipsed by his preparedness and hard work. He can make complex issues understandable by all involved. John’s valuations and litigation support services can assist in providing similar successes and I strongly recommend engaging him in your next case.
Ellis Bennett, Esq.
Dunlap, Bennett, Ludwig
John is dedicated and will work tirelessly going above and beyond for his clients. I retained John on short notice for a complex case that required a detailed analysis of complex economic damages. John’s ability to analyze and process the intricate financial information into understandable terms under tight time constraints was crucial to our success. His attention to detail, dedication, and professionalism are second to none.
Matt D.
Client
John and his team addressed my needs (business valuation and net disposable income calculation) with speed and efficiency. He quickly understood the nuance of my business and deployed his expertise in helping resolve my case fairly. I would not hesitate to recommend John to any business owner looking for accuracy, professionalism, and experience.
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At EVAL Advisors™, we provide the financial expertise you need to navigate complex business and legal matters. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
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