Business Valuation Services | Central Pacific Valuation

Valuations for California Attorneys

Credible, Defensible Business Appraisals for Litigation

Central Pacific Valuation – Your Expert Valuation Partner

Business Valuation Services for California Attorneys

Credible, defensible valuations for family law, estate, and commercial litigation matters

Delivered on time, every time. When your case depends on a credible business valuation, you need an expert who understands what’s at stake.

Shannon Lowther, CFA, ASA, ABV
Managing Partner

Single Joint Expert & Litigation Support

Independent, impartial valuations that facilitate resolution

Our partners have completed thousands of valuations at firms including KPMG, PwC, and Grant Thornton. We deliver balanced, well-documented opinions that all parties can rely upon to make informed decisions.

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Kevin Lowther, ASA, ABV, FMVA
Partner, Business Advisory

Trusted Partner for Legal Professionals

Direct partner involvement on every engagement

Your matter is handled by credentialed professionals (CFA, ASA, ABV), not delegated to junior staff. We explain our methodology in terms your clients understand.

ASA Accredited

ABV Certified

CFA
Charterholder

USPAP & SSVS1 Compliant

30+ Years Experience

Frequently Asked Questions About Business Valuations

How do I go about getting a business valuation?

We start with a short scoping call to understand your needs, provide you with a document checklist, then perform our analysis and deliver a draft report for your review. The entire process typically takes 4 weeks depending on the complexity and document availability.

What does a business valuation cost?

Fees depend on the purpose of the engagement, the size and complexity of the business, and the type of report required. A discount study for a property holding company is a different exercise than a litigation-grade valuation of an operating company, and pricing reflects that. We provide a fixed-fee quote after our initial scoping call, so there are no surprises once we begin. Most engagements fall within a predictable range for their scope, and we’re happy to discuss budget expectations before any commitment.

What makes you qualified to do business valuations?

Our partners hold the credentials that matter in this field: ASA (Accredited Senior Appraiser, American Society of Appraisers), ABV (Accredited in Business Valuation, AICPA), CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst, CFA Institute), and FMVA (Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst). Between us we bring decades of experience across transactions, estate and gift tax planning, shareholder matters, and court-appointed divorce engagements. We work regularly alongside attorneys, CPAs, and fiduciaries, and our reports are written to be understood by the people who need to rely on them — not just by other appraisers.

What You Can Expect

Our litigation support services provide impartial business valuation expertise to facilitate resolution in complex disputes. As single joint experts, we deliver objective analysis and clear insights that help parties reach mediated settlements efficiently and cost-effectively.

Independent & Impartial

We operate as single joint experts, providing balanced, well-documented valuations that all parties can rely upon. Our neutrality reduces conflict and promotes constructive dialogue, helping stakeholders reach mutually acceptable resolutions.

Defensible Reports

USPAP-compliant valuations prepared by credentialed professionals (CFA, ASA, ABV). Our methodology is clear, rigorously documented, and withstands scrutiny — whether in mediation, arbitration, or court proceedings.

Deadline Reliability

We commit to realistic timelines and deliver accordingly. Direct partner involvement means clear communication throughout every engagement — no surprises, no hand-offs to junior staff.

How We Support Your Practice

Marital Dissolution

Independent valuations for business interests in divorce proceedings. We provide clear, objective opinions on community property business values, professional practice goodwill, and complex compensation analysis.

Business Valuation & Appraisal Services
Professional Practice Valuations
Community Property Analysis
Goodwill Allocation

Shareholder Disputes

Fair value determinations for buyouts, oppression claims, and dissenter rights. Our independent single joint expert analysis provides the objective foundation your matter requires, helping parties resolve disputes efficiently.

Fair Value Determinations
Buyout & Redemption Analysis
Oppression Claims Support
Dissenter Rights Valuations

Estate & Trust Litigation

Support for contested valuations and fiduciary disputes. Gift and estate tax valuations that withstand IRS scrutiny, plus litigation support for trust and estate controversies.

Contested Valuation Support
Fiduciary Dispute Analysis
Estate & Gift Tax Valuations
Trust Litigation Support

Litigation Support Business Appraisal Services

Divorce & Litigation Business Appraisal Support
Divorces Single joint for divorces, corporate divorce (Section 2000) settlements

Shareholder Disputes
Independent, objective shareholder valuations for buyouts and disputes. By providing a clear, independent value, we help resolve disagreements efficiently and often prevent unnecessary legal battles.

Single Joint Expert Reports
Impartial valuations—whether court-appointed or agreed between parties—that reduce conflict and promote constructive resolution.

Matrimonial Settlements
Independent business valuations that bring expediency to divorce settlements, reducing the potential for conflict, and allowing businesses to operate without costly distractions.

Litigation Support Valuations
Independent valuation analysis to support your legal strategy. Clear, defensible conclusions that withstand scrutiny while promoting resolution.

Eminent Domain Support
Pre-litigation support for fair eminent domain compensation. Independent valuations help avoid costly disputes and ensure just treatment.

IRS Audit Support
When the IRS challenges a business valuation — whether for estate and gift tax, charitable contributions, or business interests — you need a credentialed, independent appraiser who can stand behind their work. Our USPAP-compliant reports are prepared by CFA, ASA,...

What Our Clients Say

Joel A. Bock, CPA, MST, Managing Partner

Daniells Phillips Vaughan & Bock

Their professional demeanor and responsiveness allows us to refer them to our clients without hesitation. We have relied upon their work for dozens of income, estate, and gift tax engagements and it has consistently withstood the scrutiny of any taxing authorities.

Cyrus Mojibi, CEO

San Joaquin Refinery Co.

Kevin and Shannon handled a wide range of complex valuation work for us with exceptional professionalism and care. Their reports were thorough, well-supported, and delivered promptly. I would not hesitate to work with Central Pacific Valuation again.

Thomas R. Maxwell, CPA, MST, Partner

Keathley, Maxwell & Antongiovanni, LLP

Their work has consistently been thoughtful, well-supported, and defensible, while still being practical and understandable for clients and advisors. I would not hesitate to recommend Central Pacific Valuation to clients, attorneys, or other professional advisors.

J. Darby Howard, Jr.

Principal Engineer, JDH Corrosion

Given the court deadlines I was facing, it was essential that the work be completed accurately and within a very short timeframe. They demonstrated exceptional professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail. I highly recommend Shannon and Kevin to anyone seeking valuation services.