The best Finance Consulting features in one place.
Economic Damage Analysis
Precision in every calculation.
Expert Witness Testimony
Clear, credible, and court-tested.
Settlement Support
Strengthening negotiations with data.
Expert Opinion Rebuttals
Exposing flaws, reinforcing truth.
How Carpenter Financial Helps Clients
From calculating economic damages to offering expert testimony, Carpenter Financial’s solutions are designed to clarify complex financial matters and strengthen your case.
Whether you’re navigating personal injury claims, business disputes, or settlement negotiations, the data-driven analyses and court-tested expertise will deliver the clarity and credibility you need. Carpenter Financial is here to support you every step of the way—evaluating losses, rebutting opposing experts, and presenting findings with precision and professionalism.
Let’s work together to ensure every detail is accounted for.
Insights That Drive Results
Carpenter Financial offers expert analysis and actionable insights to help attorneys and their clients navigate complex economic challenges with confidence.
From evaluating damages to preparing for trial, the expertise provided by Carpenter Financial ensures you’re equipped with the tools and knowledge needed to build a strong case. Gain a fresh perspective on your unique challenges and discover solutions that bring clarity and precision to every stage of the process.
Let’s create a path to success together.
Forensic Economic Services
Dr. Tim Carpenter 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.
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
Dr. Carpenter has been qualified as an expert witness in both Federal and State courts in Virginia and Tennessee and has contributed to cases across the east coast. His expertise in the valuation of economic damages has been instrumental in supporting attorneys during trials and mediations.
Supporting Litigation and Settlements
In addition to providing court testimony, Dr. Carpenter’s analyses are invaluable in settlement negotiations. His ability to clearly present the financial impact of damages allows attorneys to approach negotiations with strong, data-backed positions, often leading to favorable settlements for their clients.
Dr. Carpenter is dedicated to providing detailed and objective economic analyses tailored to the unique needs of each case. Whether in the courtroom or during negotiations, his work ensures that economic damages are accurately assessed and persuasively communicated.
Opposing Expert Rebuttal
Dr. Carpenter is highly skilled in rebutting the opinions of opposing economic experts. He carefully evaluates their methodology, assumptions, and conclusions to identify weaknesses or errors that may impact the case. By providing a clear, reasoned critique, he strengthens his clients’ positions, whether in negotiations or at trial.
Dr. Tim Carpenter
Dr. Tim 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.
