Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Business Valuation and Forensic Accounting Services
Founded in 1968, Desmond Marcello & Amster has established itself as a leader in business valuation, forensic accounting, and litigation consulting. Our firm was pioneered by Glenn Desmond and John Marcello, whose legacy of precision and integrity continues today. Over five decades, we have trained generations of appraisal professionals while maintaining a commitment to quality work and a balanced, collaborative environment. Our team includes certified experts with CFA, ASA, CPA, and CFE designations, ensuring rigorous analysis and credible testimony. We specialize in quantifying economic damages, forensic investigations, and eminent domain appraisals, serving clients nationwide.Our published works, including the Handbook of Small Business Valuation Formulas, underscore our industry authority. With offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and beyond, we deliver tailored solutions for business disputes, estate planning, and litigation. Our approach combines technical expertise with clear communication, making complex financial matters accessible to clients. We prioritize transparency, ethical standards, and client-centric service, fostering long-term trust. As we enter our fourth era of ownership, our dedication to excellence remains unwavering.
Services
Business Valuation
Economic Damages
Class Action Damages
Forensic Accounting
Eminent Domain Appraisal
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of experience in business valuation and forensic accounting.
- Our team includes certified professionals with CFA, ASA, and CPA designations.
- We provide expert testimony and detailed damage analyses for litigation cases.
- Our published works define industry standards for business appraisal methodologies.
- We serve clients nationwide with offices in major metropolitan areas.
Services
Business Valuation
Our business valuation experts determine company worth for mergers, acquisitions, and legal disputes. We use standardized methodologies to assess financial health, market position, and intangible assets. Clients rely on our precise, defensible valuations for estate planning, financing, and litigation purposes.
Forensic Accounting
Certified forensic accountants investigate fraud, bankruptcy issues, and fiduciary breaches. We analyze financial records to uncover discrepancies and provide expert court testimony. Our work supports corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and asset recovery efforts.
Economic Damages
We quantify lost profits and financial losses in commercial disputes. Our models calculate damages from breaches of contract, intellectual property theft, and business interruptions. Attorneys and corporations use our analyses for settlement negotiations and litigation.
Class Action Damages
Our team specializes in wage-and-hour dispute analyses for class action cases. We develop statistical models to determine damages across large employee groups. We provide expert reports and courtroom testimony for both plaintiffs and defendants.
Eminent Domain Appraisal
We assess business goodwill and equipment value in condemnation cases. With decades of experience, we represent both public agencies and property owners in fair compensation determinations. Our appraisals withstand judicial scrutiny in complex eminent domain proceedings.
People
Madeleine Mamaux
Partner
A partner at Desmond Marcello & Amster with CFA and ASA designations, Madeleine brings extensive expertise in business valuation and financial analysis, contributing to the firms reputation for precise and reliable appraisals.
Wesley Nutten
Partner
Partner Wesley Nutten, a CPA and certified fraud examiner, specializes in forensic accounting and litigation support, providing expert analysis in complex financial disputes and regulatory investigations.
Kevin Blair
Partner
As an ASA-certified partner, Kevin Blair focuses on business valuation and eminent domain appraisals, leveraging decades of experience to deliver accurate assessments for legal and transactional purposes.
Marcus Pigrom
Partner
Partner Marcus Pigrom specializes in valuation services and financial modeling, applying his ASA-certified expertise to support mergers, acquisitions, and litigation matters with data-driven insights.
Ricardo Goi
Principal
Principal Ricardo Goi leads forensic accounting engagements, combining investigative skills with courtroom experience to resolve fraud cases and financial disputes through thorough, defensible analysis.
Questions
What industries does DM&A specialize in?
We serve diverse industries including real estate, manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services, with expertise in business valuation, forensic accounting, and litigation consulting.
How does DM&A handle complex litigation cases?
Our team develops defensible financial models and provides expert testimony, leveraging decades of experience in economic damages, class action disputes, and forensic investigations.
What credentials do DM&A professionals hold?
Our team includes Certified Public Accountants (CPA), Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA), Accredited Senior Appraisers (ASA), and Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE).
Does DM&A work with both plaintiffs and defendants?
Yes, we provide impartial analysis for both sides in litigation, including class action damages, breach of contract disputes, and eminent domain cases.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate nationwide with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Philadelphia, and other major cities across the United States.
