Services: We offer alternative dispute resolution services including mediation. During mediation, we strive to help families resolve their family law issues outside of a courtroom and assist families with moving forward in a positive manner.
Harold Paddock Mediator LPA
HaroldPaddock
969 Landings Loop South
Westerville, OH 43082
Phone: (614) 353-1549
Email: hdp3@mac.com
Website: www.haroldpaddock.com
Services: Mediation of civil disputes, eit in litigation, in any county in Ohio. State or n. Mediation subject matters include, personal injury, wrongful death, negligence, intentional torts, products liability, contracts business disputes, land appropriation, environmental disputes, foreclosures, probate cases, malpractice of any kind, employment, wrongful termination, non-compete clauses, science and technology matters Mediation can be in person, or by Zoom or similar video conference. Consulting on organizing a Settlement Week for courts and/or bar associations.
Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, cum laude, Ohio State University, 1970 (majoreconomics) Juris Doctorate, Ohio State University, 1973 Attended Program of Instruction for Lawyers, Harvard Law School (course on negotiation) 1985
Fees: $360 per hour for preparation, mediation, and follow up Special daily rates for multiple cases in one day with one firm or insurance company. No retainer required except in special circumstances Rates for consulting on Settlement Week are negotiable.
Neutral Qualifications: An attorney since 1973, a court magistrate for 40 years, presiding over jury and jurywaived trials, preliminary injunctions, various hearings (Franklin County and Clermont County Common Pleas Courts, General Divisions ) Settlement Week Coordinator in Franklin County Common Pleas Court and Court Mediator in Clermont County Common Pleas Court
Forty-hour course on negotiation with Roger Fisher at Harvard Law School
Professional Affiliations: Member Columbus, Ohio State, and American Bar Associations Member Dispute Resolutions Section, ABA. Member Ohio Association of Magistrates (retired ) Former member-Ohio Supreme Court Committee on Dispute Resolution. Former ChairColumbus Bar Association Dispute Resolution Committee
Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter Co., LPA
LoriannE.Fuhrer
65 E. State Street, Suite 1800
Columbus , OH 43023
Phone: (614) 462-5474
Fax: (614) 464-2634
Email: lfuhrer@keglerbrown.com
Website:
https://www.keglerbrown.com/fuhrer
Services: Experienced trial lawyer (representing both plaintiffs and defendants) and mediator. Mediation practice focused on routine and complex business disputes and employment matters.
Degrees: B.A., M.A., J.D.
Fees: Upon Request
Neutral Qualifications: 25+ years of trial practice; certified mediator, Institute for Conflict Management
Professional Affiliations: International Academy of Alternative Dispute Resolution (an Institute of Litigation Counsel of America)
Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter Co., LPA
TomPannett
65 E. State Street, Suite 1800
Columbus , OH 43023
Phone: (614) 462-5432
Fax: (614) 464-5052
Email: tpannett@keglerbrown.com
Website:
https://www.keglerbrown.com/pannett/
Services: Experienced attorney with 30+ years in Ohio's transportation industry, specializing in construction, real estate, litigation, and government issues.
Degrees: B.S. Engineering, MBA, J.D.
Fees: Upon Request
Neutral Qualifications: Experienced engineer, litigator, mediator, and arbitrator.
Professional Affiliations: American Arbitration Association, certified arbitrator; American Council of Engineering Companies, affiliated member; Columbus Bar Association, member; Ohio Department of Transportation, DRB/DRA panelist + project facilitator; International Right of Way Association, member
DIRECTORY OF LOCAL
Kells Law Office, LLC
RebeccaC.Kells
597 High Street #86
Columbus , OH 43085
Phone: (614) 678-7703
Email: rkells@kellslawoffice.com
Website: https://kellslawoffice com/
Services: Mediator in various civil matters, including business, consumer, contracts, elder law, employment, family issues, landlord-tenant, personal injury, and property damage Online mediation services available
Degrees: The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, Juris Doctor, CALI Award in International Business Arbitration; Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, Bachelor of Science in Dietetics Fees: My standard rate is $300.00 per hour, with payment at the conclusion of the mediation No retainer required.
Neutral Qualifications: My experience includes serving as the mediator for more than six hundred cases in state and federal courts since 2012 I teach and coach mediation training participants for the Supreme Court of Ohio and have participated in extensive mediation and dispute resolution training. I am a public arbitrator with FINRA While in law school, I earned the Moritz College of Law Certificate in Dispute Resolution.
Professional Affiliations: Columbus Bar Association, ADR Committee Chair, 2015 – 2017, 2017 Columbus Bar Association President’s Award; American Bar Association, Section of Dispute Resolution; Ohio Mediation Association; Ohio State Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Committee.
Services: The City Attorney's Office mediates nonviolent cases in which a misdemeanor crime has been alleged prior to filing criminal charges. Mediation is a voluntary and confidential process in which parties meet with a neutral third party mediator to discuss their issues. The mediator does not act as an attorney or judge and will not resolve your issues for you. The role of the mediator is to facilitate discussion directed at resolving the issues between the parties. If you are not sure if your dispute/issues is appropriate for mediation or you wish to participate in the mediation process, please call 614-6458815 to discuss the process A representative from the Intake Section will answer your questions and/or assist you in scheduling a mediation hearing You may also contact Jennifer Reid, Director of the Prosecution Resources Unit at 614-645-7749 or jlreid@columbus gov
DIRECTORY OF LOCAL M E D I A T O R S
Franklin County Municipal Court Dispute Resolution Program
375 S High St , 16th Fl , Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 645-8576
Email: Mediation@franklincountymunicourt.org
Website:
https://www.franklincountymunicourt.org/mediation
Services: The Franklin County Municipal Court Dispute Resolution Department provides mediation services for the court and public. Mediation is a way to resolve disputes outside of a courtroom with the help of a neutral mediator. The mediator helps parties talk about their dispute and come to an agreement Mediation is private and the mediator can document an agreement in writing for the parties to resolve a case If you do not have a lawsuit pending, you can request pre-file mediation as a way to talk about the dispute with the other party before filing a lawsuit.
Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Rule 103 Arbitration—Court Support Services Coordinator
Contact:PattiHarrison
345 S. High St., 2nd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 525-5326
Fax: (614) 525-4480
Services: Arbitration of cases filed in Common Pleas Court - General Division which are determined to have an amount in controversy less than $50,000 Awards can exceed $50,000 if justified by the facts and the law The selections are made from pending cases only by the judges or counsel. All parties must agree to an amount in controversy larger than $50,000 This court-annexed program started in 1983.
Fees: Arbitration: $175 per side of the case
Setting: Arbitrations done in the hearing rooms in the courthouse
Neutral Qualifications: Attorneys must be members of the Columbus Bar Association A chairman must have a minimum of 3 years in practice.
Services: The Court program handles mediation of contested cases that fall within the jurisdiction of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division. Mediation is available for will contests, asset concealment actions, estate inventories and exceptions to accounts, land sales, name changes, trust disputes, fiduciary litigation, attorney fee disputes, civil actions, and wrongful death settlements.
Fees: No fee for Court appointed mediators.
Setting: Mediation is done at the Probate Court in conference or hearing rooms. Outside mediators determine the location in consultation with the parties.
Tenth District Court of Appeals Civil Appellate Mediation Program
Contact:JustinaBenjamin
373 S High St , 24th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 525-6083
Email: jmbenjamin@franklincountyohio.gov
Website: https://tenthdistrictcourt org/Mediation
Services: Appellate mediation governed by App.R.20 and Loc.R. 5 of selected civil and administrative appeals from the Franklin County Municipal Court and the Common Pleas Court - Domestic, Probate, Juvenile and General Divisions involving a variety of disputes including personal injury, domestic, small business, employment, commercial and breach of contract cases. Administrative appeals also are mediated. Explores the possibilities of settlement in a neutral setting and otherwise assists the parties and counsel as needed in preparing the case for submission to court. Resolves procedural problems; identifies and clarifies main issues on appeal. Appellate mediations were instituted in 1989.
Fees: Mediation: No court costs involved.
Setting: Mediations conducted primarily by Zoom or otherwise in person at the Court.
Neutrals: Two appellate mediators who are staff attorneys employed at the Court.
Neutral Qualifications: Extensive negotiation/mediation training and experience.
DIRECTORY OF FORENSIC CONSULTANTS and Expert Witnesses
Accounting(CPA)
Biomechanics
BusinessValuation
Cybersecurity
Damages
Delay&SchedulingAnalysis
DomesticRelations
EconomicLoss
ElectricalEngineering
FireInvestigation
ForensicAccounting
ForensicAnalysis
ForensicComputing
ImagingSciences/MedicalVisualization
LaboratoryAnalysis
LitigationSupportServices
Medical
Metallurgical/MaterialsAnalysis
PainManagement
PersonalInjury
PremisesLiability
Property&CasualtyInsurance
StructuralConstruction
TrafficAccidentReconstruction
VehicleAccidentReconstruction
ACCOUNTING(CPA)
HW&Co.
TonyLaNasa,CPA,CFE
579 Executive Campus Drive
Westerville, OH 43082
Phone: (614) 899-4932
Email: anthony.lanasa@hwco.cpa
Website: https://hwco cpa
Specialties/Services: Litigation support services include Testimony, Reports, and Exhibits; Consultation on Discovery, Deposition, and Trial Preparation; Damage Estimates; Due Diligence; Valuation Expert Opinions and Testimony.
Degrees/Licenses: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV)
Fees: Varies but based on time commitment
Professional Affiliations: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA), Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
BIOMECHANICS
NathanWalker
921 Eastwind Drive
Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: (614) 357-1163
Email: nbwalker@rimkus.com
Website: https://rimkus.com
Specialties/Services: RIMKUS is a worldwide leader in engineering and technical consulting. Operating from more than 100 offices around the globe, we are dedicated to the timely resolution of accidents, claims and legal disputes Our team’s legacy of innovation traces back to 1983; our focus is on the future and finding solutions to clients’ biggest challenges
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BUSINESSVALUATION
Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC
BillDitty,CPA/PFS/CFF,CM&AA, CEPA,CVA,MAFF,CDFA
6065 Frantz Road, Suite 101 Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: (614) 446-1112
Fax: (614) 389-2737
Email: bditty@dittyfinancial com
Website: www.dittyfinancial.com
Specialties/Services: Bill Ditty is the owner of Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC and has been providing professional accounting services since 1984 including; forensic accounting investigations, business valuations, hidden assets/income analysis, shareholder/partner disputes, insurance damages claims, fraud deterrence, economic loss analysis, expert witness testimony and litigation support. Mr. Ditty has testified in court in the areas of divorce litigation, business valuations, separate property/hidden asset tracings and associated forensic accounting analysis. He has been qualified as an expert witness in multiple counties and court districts throughout Ohio. Mr. Ditty also provides mediation services in divorce matters functioning as a neutral expert. A complete CV is available on Mr. Ditty’s web site, www.dittyfinancial.com. He has also received numerous leadership awards from NACVA.
Degrees/Licenses: Degrees: BBA - Ohio State University; MSA - Central Michigan University.
Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and CM&AA (Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor)
Professional Affiliations: President for the NACVA-Ohio South Chapter. In his capacity as chapter president, Mr. Ditty provides and conducts continuing education seminars for valuation analysts and forensic accountants. He was a former member of the NACVA’s National Boardthe Litigation Forensic Board working with professionals
across the country dealing with the issues and due diligence associated with forensic work in a litigation setting. In addition to being a member of AICPA, EPI, NACVA and IDFA, he is also a member of the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA), Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA), AM&AA (The Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors), Rotary Club of Columbus, American Institute of CPAs and former member of the Ohio State Firefighters Association
HW&Co.
JimHorkey,CPA/ABV, CFF,CM&AA
579 Executive Campus Drive Westerville, OH 43082
Phone: (614) 899-4932
Email: james horkey@hwco cpa Website: https://hwco.cpa
Specialties/Services: Litigation support services include Testimony, Reports, and Exhibits; Consultation on Discovery, Deposition, and Trial Preparation; Damage Estimates; Due Diligence; Valuation Expert Opinions and Testimony.
Degrees/Licenses: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) Fees: Varies but based on time commitment
Professional Affiliations: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA), Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
CYBERSECURITY
Interhack Corportion MatthewCurtin
5 E Long Street, 9th Floor Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 545-4225
Fax: (614) 545-0076
Email: re@interhack com Website: http://www.interhack.com
DIRECTORY OF FORENSIC CONSULTANTS and Expert Witnesses
Specialties/Services: Data analysis and computer forensics; Software trade secret and copyright claims; Damages calculations; Computer crime; Cybersecurity assessments; Penetration testing; Data breach response. Compounding on the reputation and momentum we have fostered since our conception in 2000, we also offer Private Investigations as we are licensed and authorized by the Ohio Department of Public Safety.
Neutral Qualifications: Central Ohio InfraGard Members Alliance, Coordinated by Federal Bureau of Investigation; International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2); American Radio Relay League (ARRL); Central Ohio Amateur Radio Emergency Services (COARES); Central Ohio Traffic Net (COTN), a part of the Ohio Section of the National Traffic System Net Manager, 2014; FBI Cincinnati Citizens Academy Alumni Association
Professional Affiliations: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); Community Emergency Response Team (CERT); Franklin County, Ohio Emergency Management Agency & Homeland Security; Amateur Radio, KD8TTE; American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Official Relay Station (ORS); American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Official Emergency Station (OES); General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS), WQOV722; FEMA ICS 100, 200, IS 700, 800, 809
DAMAGES
Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC
BillDitty,CPA/PFS/CFF,CM&AA, CEPA,CVA,MAFF,CDFA 6065 Frantz Road, Suite 101 Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: (614) 446-1112
Fax: (614) 389-2737
Email: bditty@dittyfinancial.com
Website: www.dittyfinancial.com
Specialties/Services: Bill Ditty is the owner of Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC and has been providing
professional accounting services since 1984 including; forensic accounting investigations, business valuations, hidden assets/income analysis, shareholder/partner disputes, insurance damages claims, fraud deterrence, economic loss analysis, expert witness testimony and litigation support Mr Ditty has testified in court in the areas of divorce litigation, business valuations, separate property/hidden asset tracings and associated forensic accounting analysis. He has been qualified as an expert witness in multiple counties and court districts throughout Ohio. Mr. Ditty also provides mediation services in divorce matters functioning as a neutral expert. A complete CV is available on Mr. Ditty’s web site, www dittyfinancial com He has also received numerous leadership awards from NACVA.
Degrees/Licenses: Degrees: BBA - Ohio State University; MSA - Central Michigan University.
Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and CM&AA (Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor)
Professional Affiliations: President for the NACVA-Ohio South Chapter In his capacity as chapter president, Mr Ditty provides and conducts continuing education seminars for valuation analysts and forensic accountants He was a former member of the NACVA’s National Boardthe Litigation Forensic Board working with professionals across the country dealing with the issues and due diligence associated with forensic work in a litigation setting. In addition to being a member of AICPA, EPI, NACVA and IDFA, he is also a member of the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA), Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA), AM&AA (The Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors), Rotary Club of Columbus, American Institute of CPAs and former member of the Ohio State Firefighters Association
DIRECTORY OF FORENSIC CONSULTANTS and Expert Witnesses
DELAYANDSCHEDULINGANALYSIS
RIMKUS
NathanWalker
921 Eastwind Drive
Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: (614) 357-1163
Email: nbwalker@rimkus.com
Website: https://rimkus.com
Specialties/Services: RIMKUS is a worldwide leader in engineering and technical consulting. Operating from more than 100 offices around the globe, we are dedicated to the timely resolution of accidents, claims and legal disputes Our team’s legacy of innovation traces back to 1983; our focus is on the future and finding solutions to clients’ biggest challenges
DOMESTICRELATIONS
Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC
BillDitty,CPA/PFS/CFF,CM&AA, CEPA,CVA,MAFF,CDFA
6065 Frantz Road, Suite 101
Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: (614) 446-1112
Fax: (614) 389-2737
Email: bditty@dittyfinancial.com
Website: www dittyfinancial com
Specialties/Services: Bill Ditty is the owner of Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC and has been providing professional accounting services since 1984 including; forensic accounting investigations, business valuations, hidden assets/income analysis, shareholder/partner disputes, insurance damages claims, fraud deterrence, economic loss analysis, expert witness testimony and litigation support. Mr. Ditty has testified in court in the areas of divorce litigation, business valuations, separate property/hidden asset tracings and associated forensic accounting analysis. He has been qualified as an expert witness in multiple counties and court districts throughout Ohio. Mr. Ditty also provides mediation
services in divorce matters functioning as a neutral expert A complete CV is available on Mr Ditty’s web site, www.dittyfinancial.com. He has also received numerous leadership awards from NACVA
Degrees/Licenses: Degrees: BBA - Ohio State University; MSA - Central Michigan University
Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and CM&AA (Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor)
Professional Affiliations: President for the NACVA-Ohio South Chapter. In his capacity as chapter president, Mr. Ditty provides and conducts continuing education seminars for valuation analysts and forensic accountants He was a former member of the NACVA’s National Board-the Litigation Forensic Board working with professionals across the country dealing with the issues and due diligence associated with forensic work in a litigation setting In addition to being a member of AICPA, EPI, NACVA and IDFA, he is also a member of the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA), Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA), AM&AA (The Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors), Rotary Club of Columbus, American Institute of CPAs and former member of the Ohio State Firefighters Association
ECONOMICLOSS
Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC
BillDitty,CPA/PFS/CFF,CM&AA, CEPA,CVA,MAFF,CDFA
6065 Frantz Road, Suite 101
Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: (614) 446-1112
Fax: (614) 389-2737
Email: bditty@dittyfinancial.com
Website: www.dittyfinancial.com
Specialties/Services: Bill Ditty is the owner of Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC and has been providing professional accounting services since 1984 including;
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ECONOMICLOSS(CONT.)
forensic accounting investigations, business valuations, hidden assets/income analysis, shareholder/partner disputes, insurance damages claims, fraud deterrence, economic loss analysis, expert witness testimony and litigation support Mr Ditty has testified in court in the areas of divorce litigation, business valuations, separate property/hidden asset tracings and associated forensic accounting analysis. He has been qualified as an expert witness in multiple counties and court districts throughout Ohio. Mr. Ditty also provides mediation services in divorce matters functioning as a neutral expert. A complete CV is available on Mr. Ditty’s web site, www dittyfinancial com He has also received numerous leadership awards from NACVA.
Degrees/Licenses: Degrees: BBA - Ohio State University; MSA - Central Michigan University.
Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and CM&AA (Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor)
Professional Affiliations: President for the NACVA-Ohio South Chapter In his capacity as chapter president, Mr Ditty provides and conducts continuing education seminars for valuation analysts and forensic accountants. He was a former member of the NACVA’s National Board-the Litigation Forensic Board working with professionals across the country dealing with the issues and due diligence associated with forensic work in a litigation setting. In addition to being a member of AICPA, EPI, NACVA and IDFA, he is also a member of the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA), Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA), AM&AA (The Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors), Rotary Club of Columbus, American Institute of CPAs and former member of the Ohio State Firefighters Association
RIMKUS
ELECTRICALENGINEERING
NathanWalker
921 Eastwind Drive
Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: (614) 357-1163
Email: nbwalker@rimkus com
Website: https://rimkus.com
Specialties/Services: RIMKUS is a worldwide leader in engineering and technical consulting Operating from more than 100 offices around the globe, we are dedicated to the timely resolution of accidents, claims and legal disputes. Our team’s legacy of innovation traces back to 1983; our focus is on the future and finding solutions to clients’ biggest challenges.
S-E-A
BenjaminPotter
7001 Buffalo Parkway
Columbus, OH 43229
Phone: (614) 888-4160
Fax: (614) 885-8014
Email: Bpotter@SEAlimited.com
Website: www.SEAlimited.com
Specialties/Services: For over 55 years, S-E-A has offered forensic analysis & origin/cause services with our full-time, court-qualified, staff consisting of engineers, fire investigators, industrial hygienists, environmental/health, safety and imaging/visualization specialists
FIREINVESTIGATION
RIMKUS
NathanWalker
921 Eastwind Drive
Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: (614) 357-1163
Email: nbwalker@rimkus.com
Website: https://rimkus com
DIRECTORY OF FORENSIC CONSULTANTS and Expert Witnesses
FIREINVESTIGATION(CONT.)
Specialties/Services: RIMKUS is a worldwide leader in engineering and technical consulting. Operating from more than 100 offices around the globe, we are dedicated to the timely resolution of accidents, claims and legal disputes Our team’s legacy of innovation traces back to 1983; our focus is on the future and finding solutions to clients’ biggest challenges
S-E-A
BenjaminPotter
7001 Buffalo Parkway
Columbus, OH 43229
Phone: (614) 888-4160
Fax: (614) 885-8014
Email: Bpotter@SEAlimited.com
Website: www.SEAlimited.com
Specialties/Services: For over 55 years, S-E-A has offered forensic analysis & origin/cause services with our full-time, court-qualified, staff consisting of engineers, fire investigators, industrial hygienists, environmental/health, safety and imaging/visualization specialists.
FORENSICACCOUNTING
Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC
BillDitty,CPA/PFS/CFF,CM&AA, CEPA,CVA,MAFF,CDFA
6065 Frantz Road, Suite 101
Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: (614) 446-1112
Fax: (614) 389-2737
Email: bditty@dittyfinancial com
Website: www.dittyfinancial.com
Specialties/Services: Bill Ditty is the owner of Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC and has been providing professional accounting services since 1984 including; forensic accounting investigations, business valuations, hidden assets/income analysis, shareholder/partner
disputes, insurance damages claims, fraud deterrence, economic loss analysis, expert witness testimony and litigation support. Mr. Ditty has testified in court in the areas of divorce litigation, business valuations, separate property/hidden asset tracings and associated forensic accounting analysis He has been qualified as an expert witness in multiple counties and court districts throughout Ohio Mr Ditty also provides mediation services in divorce matters functioning as a neutral expert A complete CV is available on Mr Ditty’s web site, www.dittyfinancial.com. He has also received numerous leadership awards from NACVA
Degrees/Licenses: Degrees: BBA - Ohio State University; MSA - Central Michigan University
Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and CM&AA (Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor)
Professional Affiliations: President for the NACVA-Ohio South Chapter. In his capacity as chapter president, Mr. Ditty provides and conducts continuing education seminars for valuation analysts and forensic accountants He was a former member of the NACVA’s National Board-the Litigation Forensic Board working with professionals across the country dealing with the issues and due diligence associated with forensic work in a litigation setting. In addition to being a member of AICPA, EPI, NACVA and IDFA, he is also a member of the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA), Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA), AM&AA (The Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors), Rotary Club of Columbus, American Institute of CPAs and former member of the Ohio State Firefighters Association
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FORENSICACCOUNTING(CONT.)
GBQ
RebekahSmith,CPA,CFF, CVA,MAFF
230 West Street, Suite 700
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 947-5300
Fax: (614) 947-5500
Email: rsmith@gbq.com
Website: www gbq com
Specialties/Services: GBQ Consulting is the only fullservice team based in Columbus & Cincinnati that can provide comprehensive litigation and forensic investigation services, in addition to valuation and financial opinion services and analyzing economic damages.
Degrees/Licenses: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), CEA - BV - Certificate of Education Achievement in Business Valuation
Professional Affiliations: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA), National Litigation Consultants Review - Editorial Board, Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA)
HW&Co.
TonyLaNasa,CPA,CFE
579 Executive Campus Drive
Westerville, OH 43082
Phone: (614) 899-4932
Email: anthony.lanasa@hwco.cpa
Website: https://hwco.cpa
Specialties/Services: Litigation support services include Testimony, Reports, and Exhibits; Consultation on Discovery, Deposition, and Trial Preparation; Damage Estimates; Due Diligence; Valuation Expert Opinions and Testimony
Degrees/Licenses: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified in Financial
Forensics (CFF), Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) Fees: Varies but based on time commitment
Professional Affiliations: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA), Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Powers Forensic Accounting, LLC
ChrissieA.Powers,CPA/CFF, CFE,CVA
421 West State Street, Suite 216
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 745-5192
Email: chrissie.powers@powersforensic.com
Website: www.powersforensic.com
Specialties/Services: Ms Powers’ experience includes investigations involving the diversion of corporate assets, fraud examination and investigation, forensic accounting and record reconstruction, damage and claims analysis and documentation, and providing valuation of closely held businesses for purposes of divorce, estate, and purchase or sale Additionally, she works with clients to strengthen internal control and management systems to deter fraudulent activity and asset diversion Ms Powers has testified in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Civil Service Commission, and various Ohio Common Pleas Courts and depositions.
Degrees/Licenses: Certified Public Accountant, Certified in Financial Forensics, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Valuation Analyst
Professional Affiliations: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Forensic & Valuation
Services Section of AICPA, Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Central Ohio Chapter of Certified Fraud Examiners, National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts, International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC)-Central Ohio Network, Central Ohio Academy of Collaborative Divorce Professionals, Columbus Bar Association, Women’s White Collar Defense Association
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FORENSICACCOUNTING(CONT.)
Schneider Downs & Co., Inc.
JamesRumph,CPA,CFE, CAMS,CIA,CVA
565 E State Street, #2000
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone:(614) 586-7012
Fax:(614) 621-4062
Email: jrumph@schneiderdowns com
Website: https://schneiderdowns.com/
Specialties/Services: Schneider Downs is a full-service CPA firm with a bench of more than 550 employees Its Business Advisory group provides forensic investigative accounting and other litigation support like damages analysis and business valuation consulting and expert witness services
Degrees/Licenses: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (Ohio Board of Accountancy); Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners); Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists); Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) (Institute of Internal Auditors); Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA); Master of Accounting, with concentration in Forensics (Florida Atlantic University)
Professional Affiliations: Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE); National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA); Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS); Central Ohio ACFE Chapter; Central Ohio ACAMS Chapter
S-E-A BenjaminPotter
7001 Buffalo Parkway
Columbus, OH 43229
Phone: (614) 888-4160
Fax: (614) 885-8014
Email: Bpotter@SEAlimited.com
Website: www SEAlimited com
Specialties/Services: For over 55 years, S-E-A has offered forensic analysis & origin/cause services with our full-time, court-qualified, staff consisting of engineers, fire investigators, industrial hygienists, environmental/health, safety and imaging/visualization specialists.
FORENSICCOMPUTING
Interhack Corportion
MatthewCurtin
5 E. Long Street, 9th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 545-4225
Fax: (614) 545-0076
Email: re@interhack.com
Website: http://www interhack com
Specialties/Services: Data analysis and computer forensics; Software trade secret and copyright claims; Damages calculations; Computer crime; Cybersecurity assessments; Penetration testing; Data breach response. Compounding on the reputation and momentum we have fostered since our conception in 2000, we also offer Private Investigations as we are licensed and authorized by the Ohio Department of Public Safety.
Neutral Qualifications: Central Ohio InfraGard Members Alliance, Coordinated by Federal Bureau of Investigation; International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2); American Radio Relay League (ARRL); Central Ohio Amateur Radio Emergency Services
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(COARES); Central Ohio Traffic Net (COTN), a part of the Ohio Section of the National Traffic System. Net Manager, 2014; FBI Cincinnati Citizens Academy Alumni Association
Professional Affiliations: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); Community Emergency Response Team (CERT); Franklin County, Ohio Emergency Management Agency & Homeland Security; Amateur Radio, KD8TTE; American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Official Relay Station (ORS); American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Official Emergency Station (OES); General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS), WQOV722; FEMA ICS 100, 200, IS 700, 800, 809
IMAGINGSCIENCES/MEDICALVISUALIZATION
S-E-A
RyanSiekmann
7001 Buffalo Parkway
Columbus, OH 43229
Phone: (614) 888-4160
Fax: (614) 885-8014
Email: rsiekmann@SEAlimited.com
Website: www.SEAlimited.com
Specialties/Services: For over 55 years, S-E-A has offered forensic analysis & origin/cause services with our full-time, court-qualified, staff consisting of engineers, fire investigators, industrial hygienists, environmental/health, safety and imaging/visualization specialists.
S-E-A
BenjaminPotter
7001 Buffalo Parkway
Columbus, OH 43229
Phone: (614) 888-4160
Fax: (614) 885-8014
Email: Bpotter@SEAlimited com Website: www.SEAlimited.com
Specialties/Services: For over 55 years, S-E-A has offered forensic analysis & origin/cause services with our full-time, court-qualified, staff consisting of engineers, fire investigators, industrial hygienists, environmental/health, safety and imaging/visualization specialists
6065 Frantz Road, Suite 101
Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: (614) 446-1112
Fax: (614) 389-2737
Email: bditty@dittyfinancial.com
Website: www dittyfinancial com
Specialties/Services: Bill Ditty is the owner of Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC and has been providing professional accounting services since 1984 including; forensic accounting investigations, business valuations, hidden assets/income analysis, shareholder/partner disputes, insurance damages claims, fraud deterrence, economic loss analysis, expert witness testimony and litigation support. Mr. Ditty has testified in court in the areas of divorce litigation, business valuations, separate property/hidden asset tracings and associated forensic accounting analysis He has been qualified as an expert witness in multiple counties and court districts
Witnesses
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LITIGATIONSUPPORTSERVICES(CONT.)
throughout Ohio Mr Ditty also provides mediation services in divorce matters functioning as a neutral expert A complete CV is available on Mr Ditty’s web site, www.dittyfinancial.com. He has also received numerous leadership awards from NACVA Degrees/Licenses: Degrees: BBA - Ohio State University; MSA - Central Michigan University
Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and CM&AA (Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor)
Professional Affiliations: President for the NACVA-Ohio South Chapter. In his capacity as chapter president, Mr. Ditty provides and conducts continuing education seminars for valuation analysts and forensic accountants He was a former member of the NACVA’s National Board-the Litigation Forensic Board working with professionals across the country dealing with the issues and due diligence associated with forensic work in a litigation setting In addition to being a member of AICPA, EPI, NACVA and IDFA, he is also a member of the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA), Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA), AM&AA (The Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors), Rotary Club of Columbus, American Institute of CPAs and former member of the Ohio State Firefighters Association
HW&Co.
TonyLaNasa,CPA,CFE
579 Executive Campus Drive
Westerville, OH 43082
Phone: (614) 899-4932
Email: anthony.lanasa@hwco.cpa
Website: https://hwco.cpa
Specialties/Services: Litigation support services include Testimony, Reports, and Exhibits; Consultation on Discovery, Deposition, and Trial Preparation; Damage Estimates; Due Diligence; Valuation Expert Opinions and Testimony
Degrees/Licenses: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) Fees: Varies but based on time commitment
Professional Affiliations: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA), Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
MEDICAL
Dr. David G. Austin, DDS, MS
Dr.DavidG.Austin,DDS,MS
3600 Olentangy River Road, Suite B1
Columbus, OH 43214
Phone: (614) 451-3600
Email: drdavidgaustin@hotmail.com
Website: https://painandsleepdoctor com/
Specialties/Services: David G. Austin, DDS, MS, Ohio University Clinical Assistant Professor and Orofacial Pain Specialist diagnoses and treats personal injuries from macro trauma, such as whiplash and cervical sprain, to TMJ Disorders, fibromyalgia, migraine and tension-type headaches, sleep apnea, neck and shoulder injury, tinnitus and vertigo. Dr. Austin holds patents in the treatment of many of these disorders
Degrees/Licenses: Served 8 years as the Assistant Director of The Ohio State University’s Headache Clinic, Rutgers University Pain Center Trained, Currently on faculty 15 years, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Board Certified in: Orofacial Pain Management, Pain Management and Dental Sleep Medicine
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METALLURGICAL/MATERIALSANALYSIS
S-E-A
BenjaminPotter
7001 Buffalo Parkway Columbus, OH 43229
Phone: (614) 888-4160
Fax: (614) 885-8014
Email: Bpotter@SEAlimited.com
Website: www.SEAlimited.com
Specialties/Services: For over 55 years, S-E-A has offered forensic analysis & origin/cause services with our full-time, court-qualified, staff consisting of engineers, fire investigators, industrial hygienists, environmental/health, safety and imaging/visualization specialists
PAINMANAGEMENT
Dr. David G. Austin, DDS, MS
Dr.DavidG.Austin,DDS,MS
3600 Olentangy River Road, Suite B1
Columbus, OH 43214
Phone: (614) 451-3600
Email: drdavidgaustin@hotmail.com
Website: https://painandsleepdoctor com/
Specialties/Services: David G. Austin, DDS, MS, Ohio University Clinical Assistant Professor and Orofacial Pain Specialist diagnoses and treats personal injuries from macro trauma, such as whiplash and cervical sprain, to TMJ Disorders, fibromyalgia, migraine and tension-type headaches, sleep apnea, neck and shoulder injury, tinnitus and vertigo. Dr. Austin holds patents in the treatment of many of these disorders
Degrees/Licenses: Served 8 years as the Assistant Director of The Ohio State University’s Headache Clinic, Rutgers University Pain Center Trained, Currently on faculty 15 years, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Board Certified in: Orofacial Pain Management, Pain Management and Dental Sleep Medicine
PERSONALINJURY
Dr. David G. Austin, DDS, MS
Dr.DavidG.Austin,DDS,MS
3600 Olentangy River Road, Suite B1
Columbus, OH 43214
Phone: (614) 451-3600
Email: drdavidgaustin@hotmail.com
Website: https://painandsleepdoctor.com/
Specialties/Services: David G. Austin, DDS, MS, Ohio University Clinical Assistant Professor and Orofacial Pain Specialist diagnoses and treats personal injuries from macro trauma, such as whiplash and cervical sprain, to TMJ Disorders, fibromyalgia, migraine and tension-type headaches, sleep apnea, neck and shoulder injury, tinnitus and vertigo. Dr. Austin holds patents in the treatment of many of these disorders
Degrees/Licenses: Served 8 years as the Assistant Director of The Ohio State University’s Headache Clinic, Rutgers University Pain Center Trained, Currently on faculty 15 years, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Board Certified in: Orofacial Pain Management, Pain Management and Dental Sleep Medicine
PREMISESLIABILITY
RIMKUS
NathanWalker
921 Eastwind Drive Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: (614) 357-1163
Email: nbwalker@rimkus.com
Website: https://rimkus com
Specialties/Services: RIMKUS is a worldwide leader in engineering and technical consulting. Operating from more than 100 offices around the globe, we are dedicated to the timely resolution of accidents, claims and legal disputes Our team’s legacy of innovation traces back to 1983; our focus is on the future and finding solutions to clients’ biggest challenges
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Industry claim handling standards, practices, and norms. Experienced expert witness for both insurer defense and plaintiff cases involving allegations of bad faith.
Degrees: BA-The Ohio State University; CPCU; SCLA, AIC-M
Fees: $3500 retainer, $350/hour for all review, analysis, report/disclosure drafting; $375/hour for deposition or trial testimony time
Neutral Qualifications: Over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry
Professional Affiliations: Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriters Society (both national CPCU society and local chapter in Columbus, Ohio), Society of Claim Law Associates (SCLA), American Association of Insurance Management Consultants (AAIMCO), and Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)
STRUCTURALCONSTRUCTION
S-E-A
BenjaminPotter
7001 Buffalo Parkway
Columbus, OH 43229
Phone: (614) 888-4160
Fax: (614) 885-8014
Email: Bpotter@SEAlimited com
Website: www.SEAlimited.com
Specialties/Services: For over 55 years, S-E-A has offered forensic analysis & origin/cause services with our full-time, court-qualified, staff consisting of engineers,
fire investigators, industrial hygienists, environmental/health, safety and imaging/visualization specialists.
Website:https://www maddenaccidentreconstruction com
Specialties/Services: For over 35 years, we have provided traffic accident reconstructions for civil and criminal cases, with investigations and analyses, and verbal and written reports, and testimony in deposition and trial.
Degrees: Bachelors and Masters in Engineering, coursework in Mechanical & Chemical Engineering
Neutral Qualifications: BCDFE - Board Certified Diplomate Forensic Engineer, in accordance with the requirements of the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB)
Professional Affiliations: National Academy of Forensic Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, Institute of Transportation Engineers, Society of Automotive Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
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VEHICLEACCIDENTRECONSTRUCTION
RIMKUS
NathanWalker
921 Eastwind Drive
Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: (614) 357-1163
Email: nbwalker@rimkus.com
Website: https://rimkus.com
Specialties/Services: RIMKUS is a worldwide leader in engineering and technical consulting. Operating from more than 100 offices around the globe, we are dedicated to the timely resolution of accidents, claims and legal disputes Our team’s legacy of innovation traces back to 1983; our focus is on the future and finding solutions to clients’ biggest challenges
S-E-A
BenjaminPotter
7001 Buffalo Parkway
Columbus, OH 43229
Phone: (614) 888-4160
Fax: (614) 885-8014
Email: Bpotter@SEAlimited com
Website: www.SEAlimited.com
Specialties/Services: For over 55 years, S-E-A has offered forensic analysis & origin/cause services with our full-time, court-qualified, staff consisting of engineers, fire investigators, industrial hygienists, environmental/health, safety and imaging/visualization specialists.
Tenth District Court of Appeals of Ohio: https://tenthdistrictcourt.org/local-rules
CountyCourts-FranklinandContiguousCounties
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, General Division: https://commonpleas.co.delaware.oh.us/court-rules-and-forms/
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division: https://domestic.co.delaware.oh.us/wpcontent/uploads/sites/44/2023/10/Domestic-Relations-DivisionLocal-Rules-September-12-2023.pdf
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division: https://probate.co.delaware.oh.us/localrules/
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division: https://juvenile.co.delaware.oh.us/local-rules-forms/
Delaware Municipal Court: https://www.delawareohio.net/home/showdocument?id=1434 &t=637625435724885671
Fairfield County Court of Common Pleas, General Division: https://www.co.fairfield.oh.us/Commonpleas/fc-State-LocalRules.html/
Fairfield County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division: https://www.co.fairfield.oh.us/dr/FC-Local-Rules-of-Court.html
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Fairfield County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division:
Fairfield County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division:
Licking County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/Clerk/Local%20Rules/lickingCoJD.pdf
Licking County Municipal Court: https://www.lcmunicipalcourt.com/UserUploads/UserDocuments/Local_Ru les _ Court _ 9 _ 23 _13.pdf
Madison County Court of Common Pleas, General & Domestic Relations Divisions: https://www.co.madison.oh.us/document_center/Common%20Pleas/CO URT _RULES2022.pdf
Madison County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Divisions: https://www.co.madison.oh.us/Madison%20County%20Juvenile%20Court %20Rule%20Revised%201-25-24.pdf
Madison County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Divisions: https://www.co.madison.oh.us/probate_rules_2019.pdf
Madison County Municipal Court: https://www.co.madison.oh.us/document_center/Municipal%20Court /municourtrules1.pdf
Pickaway County Court of Common Pleas, General & Domestic Relations Divisions: https://pickaway.org/docs/CPRules.pdf
Pickaway County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division: https://www.pickawaycourt.com/rules/
RULES
Pickaway County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division: https://www.pickawaycourt.com/rules/
Circleville Municipal Court (Pickaway County): https://circlevillecourt.com/LocalCourtRules.asp
Union County Court of Common Pleas, General Division: http://www.co.union.oh.us/LocalRules/
Union County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division: http://www.co.union.oh.us/LocalRules/
Union County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division: https://www.unioncountyohio.gov/ProbateRulesofCourtLocalForms
Union County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division: https://www.unioncountyohio.gov/juvenile-court-forms
Marysville Municipal Court (Union County): https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/Clerk/Local%20Rules/marysvill eMC.pdf
The Supreme Court of Ohio maintains a complete list of all Ohio Trial Courts with links to court websites and local rules:
The Supreme Court of Ohio maintains a complete list of all Ohio Trial Courts with links to court websites and local rules: www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/judicial-system/ohio-trial-courts/