Services

Forensic Accounting

Mr. Barnes is regularly called upon to conduct financial forensic investigations involving general accounting matters, alleged asset misappropriation, accounting irregularities and compliance issues, and other possible financial improprieties. Mr. Barnes is also experienced in conducting royalty audits and other field examinations to ensure compliance with commercial agreements.

Professional Sports and Talent Agency Disputes

Valuation

Mr. Barnes is experienced in performing valuations of both going-concern businesses and business assets, such as patents, brand distribution rights, and other intellectual property. Mr. Barnes has authored valuation reports and provided expert testimony on valuation issues on many occasions.

Commercial Damages

Intellectual Property

Mr. Barnes is regularly retained to analyze and calculate economic damages in various types of commercial disputes including, breach of contract, patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, antitrust, and breach of employment agreements, among others.

Mr. Barnes has extensive experience analyzing and providing expert testimony concerning economic damages resulting from alleged misuse of intellectual assets, including patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, copyright violations, and trademark disputes. Mr. Barnes is also regularly engaged to consult with intellectual property owners concerning actual or contemplated licensing strategies and the valuation of intellectual assets.

Mr. Barnes has been retained on numerous occasions to assist and testify on damages and valuation issues related to disputes among professional sports and talent agencies concerning issues related to buy/sell agreements, non-compete agreements, non-solicitation agreements and trade secrets, among others. Mr. Barnes has offered expert testimony in these matters in both federal courts and in arbitration proceedings.