Forensic Accounting, Business Valuation & Fraud Investigation for High-Stakes Disputes

Trusted financial experts supporting litigation, divorce, estate and fiduciary disputes, shareholder disputes, and complex financial investigations nationwide.

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Our Services

Clarity When Financial Questions Matter Most

When financial questions arise in high-stakes disputes, clarity matters. ARA Litigation Consultants delivers trusted forensic accounting, business valuation, and fraud investigation services to help attorneys, business owners, and individuals understand what happened, why it matters, and how to move forward.

Based in Missouri, Illinois, North Carolina, and Florida, and serving clients nationwide, our team supports high-stakes litigation, marital dissolution, estate and fiduciary disputes, shareholder and partnership conflicts, and complex financial investigations.

Our goal is simple: provide clear answers, practical insight, and dependable support that strengthens decision-making and case strategy.

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Clear Financial Insight. Honest Guidance. Real Partnership.

Consulting. What sets ARA Litigation Consultants apart is our consultive approach. We provide judgment, perspective, and practical guidance at every stage of an engagement.

Communication. We stay closely connected with attorneys and clients so our analysis aligns with evolving strategy, deadlines, and objectives. This collaboration allows us to anticipate issues, respond efficiently, and deliver work that truly supports decision-making.

Care & Integrity. We understand that our work intersects with stressful, high-impact situations. Clients trust us because we remain objective, compassionate, and focused on what genuinely serves their best interests.

A Collaborative Team You Can Rely On

ARA Litigation Consultants is a collaborative team of forensic accountants, valuation analysts, fraud investigators, and expert witnesses. Unlike single-expert firms, our team-based model allows us to scale resources, apply multiple perspectives, and deliver well-supported conclusions in complex matters.

Our professionals are CPAs, CVAs, CFEs, and forensic specialists who advise businesses and litigators every day, bringing hands-on financial experience, investigative rigor, and courtroom-ready analysis to every case.

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Services for Attorneys, Business Owners & Individuals

Litigation Support for Attorneys

  • Litigation support and financial case strategy
  • Expert witness testimony and trial preparation
  • Business valuation, forensic accounting, and fraud investigation
  • Asset tracing and analysis of opposing expert opinions
Services for Attorneys

Business Valuation and Financial Advisory for Business Owners

  • Business valuation for disputes, transactions, and planning
  • Shareholder, partner, and ownership disputes
  • Financial investigations involving fraud or mismanagement
  • Clear financial insight to support informed decisions
Services for Business Owners

Divorce, Estate, and Damages Services for Individuals

  • Divorce and marital dissolution financial analysis
  • Trust, estate, and fiduciary disputes
  • Asset identification, valuation, and financial clarity during conflict
  • Collaboration with your attorney for coordinated support
Services for Individuals

What Our Clients Say

Hear from the attorneys, business owners, and individuals who trust ARA Litigation Consultants for forensic accounting, business valuation, and expert witness services.

Jill Chobanian
Jill Chobanian
My experience working with Jacque and her team was amazing! The service provided was exceptional. Throughout the entire process, Jacque and her team will guide you with their professionalism, knowledge, and compassion. This team will go above and beyond to ensure you have confidence and trust that you are in great hands :)
Response from the owner: Jill, we appreciate the trust you bestowed upon us to guide you through this challenging situation. Collaborating with you was truly a pleasure, and we're grateful for your fantastic review.
Monique Stokes
Monique Stokes
I am a Board member for an organization that discovered one of our employees had embezzled hundreds of thousands of dollars from our company. We did not know what to do or where to turn. From the moment we called Jacque at ARA Fraud & Forensic Services we knew we had turned to the right agency. From the very first moment we hired her, she went above and beyond to make sure that we had a rock-solid case to take to court. She worked tirelessly to make sure that there was no stone unturned as we reviewed records and gathered documentation to build our case. She gave us pep talks when we got frustrated and discouraged and she was always encouraging throughout the process. Our case has been finalized, but she has told us that she will continue to follow our case to make sure that it is prosecuted correctly and is even going to give our Board free fraud training so that the chances of this happening again are minimal. I would highly recommend Jacque and ARA Fraud & Forensic Services to anyone who needs them.
Response from the owner: Monique,Thank you for the amazing review! Your support behind the scenes to help collect documents and information was invaluable. It's been a privilege to work with you and your agency.
Tara Crabtree
Tara Crabtree
Jacque James did an exceptional job conducting a forensic audit of a non for profit embezzlement of over $200,000. She conducted the audit in a professional and thorough manner. We contacted different people that perform forensic audits before choosing Jacque James. The information Jacque gave us over a phone interview was very knowledgeable and reassuring. Throughout the audit Jacque was understanding and compassionate regarding the dynamics involved with this particular investigation. She was detail oriented and was able to analyze a significant amount of money. She has a vast knowledge in financial crimes and has worked in law enforcement. Jacque did a forensic audit on our payroll, bank accounts, credit cards and bills. She completed the forensic audit in a timely manner, well before our expectations, with a quality end report. Jacque was always up front with us when discussing the investigation and the cost associated with the services she provided. She did not take advantage of the amount we budgeted for her services. She kept us informed where we were financially, and any findings throughout this process. She completed the audit under budget and we are extremely pleased with her end product. Jacque provided us with written recommendations in regards to internal controls. We highly recommend Jacque James as a forensic auditor!
Response from the owner: Tara, I am beyond humbled by your kind words! I truly appreciate all of your support throughout this engagement. Thank you!
Kate Trad
Kate Trad
I engaged Jacque to investigate a family trust matter. The trustee had engaged in numerous cash transactions. Jacque’s excellent forensic accounting skills were critical in our effort in getting the trustee to cease this practice. We could not have done it without her.
Response from the owner: Thank you for the kind words! I am grateful for the trust you placed in me to help you through this trying matter.
Wil Seyer
Wil Seyer
Have been using Jacque and her services for over 8 years now. She is an efficient and resourceful business person. We Use her for all our background checks and truly respect her insight and experience. Her hard work has save my business tons of money and time when trying to acquire Human Resources.
Response from the owner: Thank you Wil. I am grateful to have amazing clients such as yourself!
janet droege
janet droege
Where do I even begin... Jacque truly has been the back bone of my family for the past 10 months as we were going through one of the hardest times of our life. I trust Jacque more than most people in my life. She is truly the best of the best and really cares for her clients. Jacque is thorough, always available, and dives deep into any investigation she is handed. She made one of the most horrible experiences of our life actually bearable, knowing we finally had someone on our side fighting for us. If it wasn’t for Jacque we would not have known where to start in this process, she has honestly gotten us to where we need to be with all the information found and non stop professional work ethic.
Response from the owner: Wow Janet, thank you for the amazing review! I am honored to have you and your husband as such wonderful clients. It is so rewarding to help good people work through challenging and stressful events. I am always there for my clients. Thank you again!
Jeff Baldwin
Jeff Baldwin
I can't give Jacque enough stars. Her experience, knowledge, and work ethic is the best. She truly does care for her clients and their cases. Highly recommend using Jacque and ARA.
Response from the owner: Thank you Ashley for the very kind words! Our clients mean the world to us.
CD Millman
CD Millman
Jacque James, President and Founder of ARA Fraud & Forensic Services, is one of the most driven, detailed oriented, and moral person I know. Her code of ethics, brilliant mind, and extremely competent team goes above and beyond for their clients. I have witnessed their due diligence pay off for their clients time and time again. They continuously expand their resources, knowledge base, and skills to offer cutting edge technology paired with seasoned experience. I highly recommend ARA Fraud & Forensic Services and trust them explicitly.
Response from the owner: Thank you for the amazing review!
N Y (NY)
N Y (NY)
Jacque James is a true professional. She truly wants to solve problems for her clients. She is extremely thorough. During my divorce proceedings, she found and accounted for all of the assets that had been moved and hidden. She treated me with respect and kindness. She provided all of the information I needed for the court. She coordinated with my attorney and helped me get my share of the assets. She truly cares about her clients and does her very best for them. I highly recommend her financial services.
Glenn
Glenn
I discovered several years ago, after attending a couple of Jacque James' "Loss Prevention" presentations, that she is the real deal.We don't gamble on new hires; all are first submitted to ARA for a complete background report. As a result, we have dodged some bullets! Jacque is very responsive, always thorough and timely. She knows her business and helps me protect mine.
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Serving Clients Nationwide From Missouri, Illinois, Florida & North Carolina

Missouri

St. Louis and surrounding metro area

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Illinois

Greater Chicago area, Decatur, Bloomington

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Florida

Orlando, Tampa Bay area

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North Carolina

Charlotte, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point

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If you need litigation support, forensic accounting, or business valuation expertise, our team is here to help. We work alongside attorneys, businesses, and individuals to deliver objective insight, clear communication, and dependable support from start to finish.

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