LA-based Marshall & Stevens acquires second Utah dispute resolution firm
Marshall & Stevens Inc., a Los Angeles-based national valuation and dispute consulting firm, has acquired its second Utah dispute resolution company. The firm, Lone Peak Valuation Group, headquartered in Salt Lake City, is a valuation, forensic accounting and litigation support firm. Marshall & Stevens’ acquisition of Rocky Mountain Advisory was announced last month.
The professionals at Lone Peak, primarily Certified Public Accountants, include accredited senior appraisers in business valuation, certified fraud examiners, certified in financial forensics and certified financial crime investigators.
“Our team found like-minded partners at Marshall & Stevens,” said Rick Hoffman, managing director and a co-founder of Lone Peak. “We formed Lone Peak in 2008 with a desire to approach every client matter with the utmost focus, attention to detail and high-quality service. I am proud to say we have been successful in meeting these goals and we will continue in this manner with Marshall & Stevens. Joining Marshall & Stevens allows us to offer a more robust portfolio of valuation services to our clients and referral sources, including fund valuations, securities, equipment and real estate appraisals and fairness opinions. Marshall & Stevens expands Lone Peak’s resources in the areas of financial reporting, estate and gift tax reporting and in the energy and infrastructure arenas.”
“People matter most, always. The professionals from Lone Peak will be integral to the long-term success of Marshall & Stevens,” said Mark Santarsiero, president and CEO of Marshall & Stevens. “Our goal as a company is to provide a platform for personal and career growth for our employees, and to provide high-quality, independent valuation opinions, investigative accounting and dispute consulting services to the public and private parties we serve.”