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Expert Witness Services in Litigation

In complex litigation cases, the role of an expert witness is crucial in providing credible, independent insights that can influence the outcome of a trial. Gavin/Solmonese offers expert witness services grounded in our extensive knowledge and experience across various business and legal issues. Our team is adept at analyzing intricate financial data and case facts, assessing operational concerns, and evaluating strategic decisions with precision and clarity.

Our firm is an ideal choice for expert witness services, with a proven track record of credibility and recognition in the courts. With extensive experience serving as expert witnesses, we have consistently helped clients’ counsel secure favorable outcomes, including winning multiple cases on summary judgment.

Our approach is to provide clear, structured opinions, carefully tailored to the specifics of each case, while remaining objective and precise. We excel in explaining complex issues in straightforward terms, ensuring that judges and juries fully understand our analyses. This commitment to clarity, rigor, and impartiality makes our firm a valuable asset in any litigation setting. Read more about what to look for in an expert witness here.

Why Choose Gavin/Solmonese as Your Expert Witness?

  • Unmatched Expertise: Our professionals possess deep industry expertise and a keen understanding of legal processes, ensuring our analyses and testimony are both accurate and relevant.
  • Comprehensive Analysis: We employ rigorous methodologies to dissect financial and operational issues, providing clear and compelling evidence that supports our findings.
  • Effective Communication: Our team excels at presenting complex information in a manner that is accessible and understandable to judges, juries, and legal teams, ensuring our testimony is both impactful and accessible.
  • Credibility and Integrity: With a reputation for integrity and thoroughness, Gavin/Solmonese is a trustworthy partner in litigation, delivering insights that stand up under cross-examination.
Featured Case Study

Expert Testimony Prevails:
Pidcock v. Sturm Ruger & Company

Challenge: In one of the most common—and commonly misunderstood—types of bankruptcy litigation, the trustee in theAcuSport bankruptcy sought to claw back over $3 million in alleged preference payments made in the 90 days before the bankruptcy filing to firearms manufacturer Sturm Ruger.

Our Role: To defend against the claim, Sturm Ruger retained Gavin/Solmonese Managing Director Ted Gavin as an expert witness. His assignment: determine whether the payments fell within the “ordinary course of business,” a key defense under Section 547 of the Bankruptcy Code. The Gavin/Solmonese case team conducted a rigorous analysis using industry-standard data and methodologies to assess the typical payment timing within the firearms manufacturing industry, and benchmarked Sturm Ruger’s transactions with AcuSport accordingly.

Result: The court granted summary judgment in favor of Sturm Ruger, repeatedly affirming the credibility, methodology, and conclusions of Gavin’s expert opinion. The ruling emphasized that Gavin applied the correct industry benchmarks, used appropriate statistical tools, and provided data-driven analysis that the plaintiff failed to effectively challenge. The court explicitly stated that “Ruger’s expert is correct,” making clear that Gavin’s analysis was pivotal to the evidentiary presentation that allowed for the outcome.

Impact: This case highlights how expert testimony—when grounded in industry knowledge, objective benchmarks, reliable methodologies, and clear communication—can be decisive in complex litigation. Ted Gavin’s work didn’t just support the defense’s counsel, it helped win the case.