Expert profile

David Bones

Partner, Co-Lead Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages, Americas

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Highlights

Certified Valuation Analyst
Led a team on one of the largest fraudulent conveyance cases in US history
Proven as a credible witness under cross-examination, including arbitrations and depositions on disputes in excess of US$1 billion
Specializes in providing litigation consulting, valuations, forensic accounting and government contracts services
Regularly delivers CLE presentations on expert witnesses, forensic accounting and litigation

Services

Business Valuation | Economic Damages | Forensic Accounting

Industries

David Bones stands out for his extensive experience and testimony, having appeared in arbitrations, trials, and mediations nationwide. He is widely sought after for his depth of expertise on complex and high-value disputes.
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Expertise

David Bones is an economic damages expert with over 20 years of experience in commercial damages and construction matters.

David has authored over 100 expert reports and provided expert testimony in disputes, including depositions, arbitrations, jury trials and mediations. He is experienced in managing large project teams, including being the lead on a solvency team on one of the largest fraudulent conveyance cases in US history. David has had the opportunity to work on several matters in excess of US$1 billion and has provided testimony on matters in excess of US$200 million.

David is Certified Valuation Analyst and is experienced in managing large project teams, including leading the solvency team on one of the largest fraudulent conveyance cases in US history, with damages in excess of US$6 billion.

Professional recognition

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Construction

David is very active in the construction market. He is skilled, dependable and a pleasure to work with.
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Background

David is skilled in a wide range of services, including lost profits, lost wages, business valuations, construction disputes, fund/asset tracing, financial condition and solvency analyses for clients in Asia, North America and South America. He has consulted on behalf of Fortune 500 companies and others in various industries, including mining, gaming, energy, real estate development, homebuilding, shipbuilding, chemical production, manufacturing, software, healthcare (hospital and insurance), grocery, automotive, transportation, specialty finance (subprime mortgage and auto), non-profit, financial institutions, and agriculture.

Prior to joining HKA, David provided litigation consulting services for an international consulting firm, and also worked as a Senior Analyst in the corporate finance group of a major US airline.

David Bones holds a BS Finance, a UCLA Extension in Accounting. He is a member of the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) and a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.