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OCTOBER 13, 2014 – StoneTurn Group (“StoneTurn”) is pleased to announce that Kristofer Buchan has joined the firm as a Managing Director in Houston.

Kris has more than a decade of experience in antitrust and competition; pricing strategy; breach of contract matters; business valuations; intellectual property litigation, including patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret litigation; and class certifications. He has worked with clients across various industries, including healthcare, phamaceuticals, energy and environment, telecommunications, computer hardware, consumer products and hospitality.

Simon Platt, Managing Partner of StoneTurn, said, “Kris is a welcome addition to our world-class disputes team. We are very excited to have him onboard, as his background in wide-ranging complex business litigations, including IP, will offer additional expertise to clients.”

Kris joins Texas StoneTurn partners Christopher Martinez, Alan Ratliff and Ambreen Salters, who were recently recognized among the top patent damages experts by IAM Patent 1000.

In addition to his role at StoneTurn, Kris is also an Executive Professor in the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University.

 

 

StoneTurn Group is pleased to announce that three of our partners have been recognized among the top patent damages experts in the U.S.

Over a period of five months, Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) interviewed hundreds of attorneys, patent attorneys and in-house counsel across the country to compile the 2014 IAM Patent 1000 — The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners. Each of the experts listed received sufficient positive feedback from peers and clients with knowledge of their practice and the market in which they operate to qualify for the recognition.

CHRISTOPHER MARTINEZ, ALAN RATLIFF and AMBREEN SALTERS, who regularly serve as experts in patent infringement litigations, appear on the short list of the top 43 U.S. patent infringement damages experts.

According to IAM Patent 1000:

StoneTurn Group co-founder Christopher Martinez has broad IP expertise and is called upon to advise on the valuation, licensing and management of patent and other IP assets. “Putting aside his intelligence and appropriate demeanor, he is a former in-house licensing executive with a deep insight; judges are increasingly looking for people with relevant experience over and above an economics background, and Martinez is really coming into his own now — a top choice.”

A forensic accounting, economics and valuation expert with StoneTurn Group, Alan Ratliff “prepares five-star expert reports and, moreover, is phenomenally good in court. He lays out his logic early and is very confident, meaning he holds up superbly under tough cross-examination.”

Houston-based StoneTurn partner Ambreen Salters “possesses the combination of skills and personality that you just have to have; she has the right background and is likeable, articulate and able to present a complex damages case in a straightforward way.” She provides a wide range of economic analyses in patent disputes and has experience in an array of different industry sectors.

“I am extremely pleased that Chris, Alan and Ambreen have been named among the top patent damages experts by IAM,” said Simon Platt, Managing Partner of StoneTurn Group. “Inclusion on this list is a very well-deserved recognition of our partners’ expertise, their client service focus and the strength of the teams supporting them.”

StoneTurn’s INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY experts provide a range of litigation support and transactional services to clients ranging from Fortune 500 multinational corporations to start-up organizations. Drawing upon experience in licensing, economics, law, finance and accounting, we are able to advise clients on patent infringement, copyright infringement, trademark infringement and Lanham Act actions, trade secret misappropriation and licensing disputes.

For more information on the IAM Patent 1000 and to view the complete list of experts, visit the IAM WEBSITE.

 

ABOUT STONETURN GROUP
StoneTurn Group (“StoneTurn”) is an independent consulting firm that works with attorneys, corporations, government officials and individuals on a range of complex matters.

StoneTurn was founded in 2004, on the premise of delivering responsive, high-quality service with partner “hands-on” involvement, to offer practical solutions to our clients’ challenges. Our team includes former Big Four partners, attorneys and industry alumni.

With professionals located in eight offices across the U.S. and U.K., we provide expertise in: Complex Business Litigation, Forensic Accounting, Forensic Technology, Intellectual Property and Remediation & Monitoring.

To learn more, visit www.stoneturn-dev.bigdropinc.net

NEW YORK, NY – May 27, 2014—StoneTurn Group (“StoneTurn”), a firm specializing in forensic accounting, forensic technology, intellectual property, complex business litigation, and remediation and monitoring services, has announced the relocation of its New York office to 17 State Street. The move supports StoneTurn’s growing Manhattan-based team in providing forensic accounting, complex business litigation consulting services, and computer forensics to attorneys and their clients.

“New York has been and continues to be an incredibly important market for StoneTurn, and the move signifies our dedication to continuing to serve growing client needs here,” said Simon Platt, StoneTurn’s Managing Partner.

“17 State Street is a terrific location in Lower Manhattan,” said Jonny Frank, Partner in StoneTurn’s New York office. “The building stands out against the downtown skyline and, in that respect, is very much like StoneTurn’s professionals, who employ a distinctive approach to the work they do.”

StoneTurn’s New York team can be reached at:

17 State Street
Suite 2610
New York, NY 10004
Tel: +1 212 430 3400

StoneTurn Group also maintains offices in Austin, Boston, Chicago, Houston, London, San Francisco and Washington, DC.

 

ABOUT STONETURN GROUP
StoneTurn Group (“StoneTurn”) is a consulting firm that provides forensic accounting, forensic technology, intellectual property, complex business litigation, and remediation and monitoring services to attorneys, corporations, government officials and individuals across a wide range of matters and industries. The firm was founded in 2004, on the premise of delivering responsive, high-quality service with  “hands-on” partner involvement. StoneTurn’s practitioners, who are experienced in financial, economic and accounting analyses, forensic technology and lab support, expert witness testimony, and forensic investigative services, bring their collective experience to offer creative solutions to intricate financial and technical problems. StoneTurn’s professionals efficiently assist clients by applying their research, analytical skills, interrogatory methods and industry expertise to resolving complex business issues and disputes.

To learn more, visit www.stoneturn-dev.bigdropinc.net

Alan Ratliff, a StoneTurn partner based in Houston, Texas, was recognized as the 2014 winner of Volunteers Houston’s Service Award for Youth Services at a ceremony in downtown Houston on May 15, 2014.  Alan currently serves on the boards of Chinquapin Prep School, Girls Inc. of Greater Houston, Theater Under the Starts, which operates the Humphreys School of Musical Theater, the Houston Baptist University Education Advisory Council, and Hogg Middle School Community Advisory Counsel, among others.

For 40 years, Volunteer Houston has been the city’s sole referral service connecting volunteers to a broad spectrum of diverse nonprofit organizations. Nonprofit organizations all around Houston and its vicinity rely on Volunteer Houston to acquire over 32,000 volunteers per year.

For more information about the program: Click Here

BOSTON, MA – NEW YORK, NY – SAN FRANCISCO, CA —(BUSINESS WIRE)–StoneTurn Group, a firm specializing in forensic accounting, computer forensics, intellectual property, dispute consulting and antifraud and corruption consulting, today proudly announced the admission of Eric Hines and Michael J. Lazarus to the partnership.

Simon Platt, Managing Partner of StoneTurn, said, “We are thrilled to announce the firm’s continued growth with the admission of Eric and Michael to the partnership. Eric has added tremendous value to the firm’s east coast forensic accounting and dispute litigation practice lines over the past seven years and will continue to do so in a partner capacity.

Michael joined the firm over two years ago and has brought deep financial services expertise and client relationships. Michael has a market presence in both the New York and San Francisco offices of StoneTurn. We look forward to his continued leadership and consulting services as a partner to both east and west coast clients.”

 

NEW YORK, NY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–StoneTurn Group, a forensic accounting and dispute consulting firm, today welcomes Paul Marcus as a Principal in its Boston and New York offices and Jamal Ahmad as a Managing Director in its New York office.

Paul has been retained as an expert in damage, valuation and corporate finance matters.  His background in commercial and investment banking included advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, valuation of securities and businesses, solvency analyses, due diligence, raising and providing capital, and originating, structuring, and negotiating complex financial transactions. Paul has significant experience in working with financial services companies and in additions has completed assignments in a wide variety of other industries including: technology, energy, telecommunications, professional services, manufacturing, and distribution among others. Paul has testified as an expert witness in court and depositions.

Jamal provides clients both public and private in forensic accounting investigations and compliance consulting services in a variety of industries, including electronics, oil and gas, chemical, commodities, financial services, broker/dealers, healthcare, high-tech and manufacturing.  Jamal will be supplementing the StoneTurn remediation and compliance teams.

Simon Platt, StoneTurn Managing Partner, said, “I am very pleased to announce the expansion of our services to our clients with the addition of professionals the caliber of Paul and Jamal to our Boston and New York offices.  The inclusion of Paul and Jamal expands our experience and knowledge in financial and economic consulting as well as forensic accounting, broadening our existing capabilities, particularly in corporate finance, valuation, investment banking and remediation services.”

Jonny Frank, partner in the New York office, added, “We are very excited to welcome Paul and Jamal to the firm.  Their backgrounds in dispute consulting and forensic accounting along with their deep relationships within the industry add to our already-strong and growing team.”

Commenting on his move, Paul said, “I am thrilled to be joining a firm with a reputation and culture as positive as it is at StoneTurn. I am looking forward to bringing my years of experience to StoneTurn and making an immediate impact with the clients of the firm.”

Jamal added, “I am excited to reconnect with several colleagues with whom I have worked with in the past and I’m eager to work with others who have helped this firm grow to where it is it is today.”

 

NEW YORK, NY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–StoneTurn Group, a forensic accounting and dispute consulting firm, today welcomes Maureen Loftus to the New York office. Maureen has economic consulting and forensic accounting experience in a variety of industries and has testified as an expert witness in complex litigation matters, specializing in damages quantification and economic harm calculations.

Simon Platt, StoneTurn Managing Partner, said, “I am very pleased that Maureen has joined our firm, and our New York practice. She is a wonderful addition who strengthens our litigation consulting team and leadership group in New York. ”

Jonny Frank, partner in the New York office, added, “We are truly excited to welcome Maureen to StoneTurn. Her litigation and economic consulting experience broadens our existing capabilities, particularly in the areas of complex business litigation and intellectual property. Maureen and I were partners together at PwC, and I am thrilled to be working with her again.”

Commenting on her move, Maureen said, “I’m delighted to be joining a firm that sets itself apart from the competition with its culture based on firm-wide collaboration. The depth and breadth of experience of StoneTurn professionals in complex business litigation, IP, forensic accounting, and fraud, waste and corruption consulting is truly impressive.”

 

BOSTON, MA (July 15, 2013) — StoneTurn Group Manager Toby Ralston has been selected as one of just 38 CPAs under age 36 to participate in the American Institute of CPAs 5^th annual Leadership Academy in Durham, N.C. this fall.

Ralston will join rising stars in the accounting profession from across the country to learn leadership theory and strategic planning techniques, develop tools for handling complex management challenges and discuss the most important issues facing CPAs and the accounting industry.

Leadership Academy participants will be joined by some of the profession’s most influential leaders, including AICPA Chairman Richard Caturano, CPA, CGMA, and Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA, the Institute’s President and CEO.

“Being selected for the AICPA’s Leadership Academy means being part of an elite group of the best and brightest young minds in the accounting profession,” stated Caturano. “These young CPAs are poised to make a positive impact in the profession, and the training they will receive will serve them well as they take the next steps in their careers.”

The 38 attendees of the Leadership Academy were recommended by their employers, state CPA societies or both. Candidates submitted resumes which included work history, licensure information, professional volunteer activities, community service, and awards and honors.

Candidates also supplied a statement explaining why participating in the Leadership Academy would be important to them personally. The AICPA reviewed each submission and selected the 2013 class.

The American Institute of CPAs Leadership Academy will be held from Sept. 29 – Oct. 3 at the Washington Duke Inn – Durham, NC.

Ralston joined StoneTurn in July of 2012. His expertise focuses on assisting clients and counsel with complex business litigation, forensic accounting, board of directors’ investigations and intellectual property matters. Toby is active in his community through board membership and community outreach initiatives.

On June 24, 2013, Partner Ambreen Salters and Managing Director Chris Anderson presented to the Dallas Bar Association’s Computer Law Section regarding royalty rates and other considerations within patent licensing negotiations, as well as damages theories for developing reasonable royalty patent damages in litigation.  Specifically, the discussion focused on royalty considerations related to computer hardware, software and other components, and included actual case examples along with practice tips and tidbits

Houston Partner, Alan Ratliff, spoke to attorneys at Orrice, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP about Texas’ passage of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, passed on May 3, 2013.  The law, which Alan believes will provide greater specificity about what trade secrets are and will provide greater protection, is expected to take effect on September 1.

Click here to see the full discussion on Orrick’s blog.