J.S. Held acquired and integrated Forensic Accountants & Consultants, expanding its forensic accounting and litigation consulting capabilities in Florida.
FAC was founded in 2013 and provides forensic accounting, financial investigations, asset tracing, litigation consulting, and expert witness services.
The firm’s work includes marital disputes, commercial disputes, fraud investigations, economic damages, contract and estate disputes, lost profits, and business interruption claims.
FAC advises attorneys, fiduciaries, corporations, insurers, and private clients.
Founder and President Monica Caswell has testified more than 200 times in state courts and arbitration proceedings, including matters involving AAA, FINRA, and the ICC International Court of Arbitration.
She has also worked on engagements involving the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The acquisition expands J.S. Held’s capabilities in economic damages and valuation while adding expertise in complex financial disputes.
FAC’s team will also gain access to J.S. Held specialists working across intellectual property, digital assets, fine art and collectibles, forensic technology, and other disciplines.
J.S. Held said the broader platform can support cases involving complex asset portfolios, technology-enabled tracing, specialized valuations, and multi-jurisdictional matters.
KEY QUOTES:
“Monica Caswell and her team have built a highly respected forensic accounting and litigation consulting practice. Their expertise strengthens our ability to help clients navigate matters where financial evidence, damages assessment, asset tracing, and expert testimony are critical to achieving informed outcomes.”
Lee Spirer, Chief Executive Officer of J.S. Held
“Clients benefit when financial dispute experts can draw upon specialized expertise from across multiple disciplines. The combination expands access to specialists who support matters that demand diverse expertise.”
Stephanie Giammarco, Executive Vice President at J.S. Held
