Litigation & Dispute Resolution

June 17, 2019

How to Present Complex Finance to Judges

Originally presented at the 2019 AAML/BVR National Divorce Conference in Las Vegas, in this session, Z. Christopher Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR delves into more than 30 years of experience presenting complex valuation and damages issues to judges and juries.  One of the key ideas of effective communication is the KISS principle, or “keep it simple, stupid.” The question is, how can we do that?  Chris provides the techniques and templates necessary to communicate your position, and your opponent’s position, in such a way that judges can hone in on and understand the most important information and why it’s important.

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Role Play: All the Different Roles That Experts Can Play
Role Play: All the Different Roles That Experts Can Play
When attorneys think about financial experts, they often think about reports, depositions, and trial testimony. Yet many of the valuable contributions a financial expert can make occur much earlier in the case. In matters involving valuation, income determination, or forensic accounting, earlier expert involvement may help counsel identify key financial issues, assist in discovery, evaluate settlement positions, among others.
WEBINAR: Complex Capital Structures in Transfer Tax Planning-A Valuation Perspective
UPCOMING WEBINAR: Complex Capital Structures in Transfer Tax Planning - A Valuation Perspective
This program examines the increasing prevalence of complex capital structures in privately held businesses and the valuation challenges they present in gift, estate, and transfer tax planning.
Mineral Aggregator Valuation Multiples Study Released-Data as of June 3, 2026
Mineral Aggregator Valuation Multiples Study Released

With Market Data as of June 3, 2026

Mercer Capital has thoughtfully analyzed the corporate and capital structures of the publicly traded mineral aggregators to derive meaningful indications of enterprise value. We have also calculated valuation multiples based on a variety of metrics, including distributions and reserves, as well as earnings and production on both a historical and forward-looking basis.

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