Carpenter Financial
Forensic Economic Services
Carpenter Financial offers a wide range of forensic economic services to assist attorneys and their clients in the analysis and valuation of economic damages. With expertise honed through years of experience, Dr. Carpenter’s services provide valuable insights in litigation and settlement negotiations. He works with both plaintiff and defense attorneys to deliver thorough, reliable, and impartial analyses in cases involving:
Personal Injury
Valuation of lost earnings and/or earning capacity, lost fringe benefits, and due to injury. This may also include:
Wrongful Death
Calculation of lost income, fringe benefits, household services, and other financial contributions of the deceased. These cases also usually incorporate an offset for personal consumption.
Wrongful Termination & Discrimination
Estimation of economic losses due to job loss or discrimination, including lost wages and benefits.
Defamation
Quantification of damages related to reputational harm and associated economic impacts.
Business Loss Income
Analysis of lost profits, business interruption, and other financial damages in commercial disputes.
Divorce Asset Evaluation
Valuation of marital assets, business interests, and contributions to property settlements. Calculations may also be provided regarding the determination of spousal support.
Empowering Your Path to Justice
Additional Expertise
Dr. Carpenter has particular expertise in Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) cases and the economic evaluation of life care plans, providing critical insights to support attorneys and their clients. He has been qualified as an expert witness in both Federal and State courts in Virginia and Tennessee, where his testimony regarding the valuation of economic damages has been instrumental in achieving favorable case outcomes.
Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) Cases
Expert economic analysis for railroad worker injury and death claims under FELA.
Economic Analysis of Life Care plans
Evaluating the present value of future medical and care expenses in cases involving catastrophic injuries.
Incorporation of Vocational and Medical Opinions:
Various scenarios can be incorporated into analyses, when appropriate, to ensure a comprehensive assessment.
Court Tested Expertise
Qualified an expert witness in both Federal and State courts in Virginia and Tennessee and has contributed to cases across the east coast.
Supporting Litigation and Settlements
Ensuring that economic damages are accurately assessed and persuasively communicated.
Opposing Expert Rebuttal
Evaluating methodology, assumptions, and conclusions to identify weaknesses or errors that may impact the case.
Dr. Tim Carpenter
Dr. Carpenter is a highly experienced forensic economist specializing in the valuation of economic damages across a wide array of legal cases. In addition to his professional practice, Dr. Carpenter is a Professor of Finance at Roanoke College, where he leverages his expertise to educate future financial professionals. With a proven track record in personal injury, wrongful death, wrongful termination, discrimination, defamation, business lost income, divorce, and asset valuation cases, Dr. Carpenter brings precision and credibility to complex financial analyses.
