I have 21 years of experience, and specialize in the field of business valuation and damages with specific knowledge in the areas of oil and gas, technology and franchising. I have published on such topics as intellectual property damages, the valuation of closely held businesses and family owned investment entities. I have testified 50 times on topics such as lost profits, intellectual property damages and business valuation.Having graduated from the United States Naval Academy, I began my adult working life as a Marine Corps infantry officer.