Litigation Support
Brent Longnecker, Founder and CEO of 1 Reputation, has a long track record of success encompassing 5,600 engagements over 38+ years. He has been designated as an expert on compensation matters on over 120 separate occasions for litigation and arbitration cases nationwide. With specialized experience in matters related directly or indirectly to strategic executive compensation, employment, and corporate governance issues, our litigation support practice can efficiently guide companies and/or individuals through their litigation process. Whether defendant or plaintiff, our knowledgeable staff is adept at collaborating with attorneys and their clients. When experience and reputation are of the utmost importance to you and your client, reach out to us to determine if we may be of service.
IF YOU TELL THE TRUTH, YOU DON'T HAVE TO REMEMBER ANYTHING.
VCPG
Our Proprietary Methodology for Proven Results
1 Reputation utilizes its proprietary method – VCPG (Value Creation Performance Grid) – to determine reasonable compensation levels that are accurate and defensible in the courtroom and during IRS audits. This methodology identifies an incumbent’s market percentile base salary, incentives targets and total direct compensation which is then used to determine the maximum applicable compensation value for executives. This provides our clients with an opportunity to maximize tax deductions while mitigating litigation and audit risk.
PAST LEGAL ENGAGEMENTS
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING,
BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Enron Corporation
Egregious compensation practices - Suder v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Landmark R&D Tax Credit decision - Haggar Clothing Co.
Reasonable compensation - Argo International
Shareholder oppression - ACS
Reasonable compensation - Ace Cash Express
Employment agreement
Golden Parachute - TXU Energy
Compensation practices - Dynegy Inc.
Employment agreement - Louisville Gas & Electric
Golden parachute | 280g
PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL COLLABORATION WITH ATTORNEYS
EXPERT WITNESS SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Our team has provided expert reports, analyses, and witness testimony dealing with compensation issues on over 120 separate occasions. Based on your timeframe, we can offer you an early case assessment to help you and your client develop a practical and knowledgeable approach to your critical issues so that your team can move forward quickly through each stage of litigation to final resolution. Regardless of whether you are headed to trial or arbitration, our expertise and effective methodology for litigation support have a long track record of successful results.
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TAX CREDIT RESULTS
IN TAX MATTERS ALONE, 1 REPUTATION AND MR. LONGNECKER HAVE
SAVED CLIENTS TENS OF MILLIONS IN TAXES OVER THE PAST 30 YEARS.
UNPARALLELED COMPENSATION EXPERTISE & TESTIMONY:
- Wrongful Death | Wrongful Injury
- Reasonable Compensation
- Under Compensation for Prior Years’ Service
- Qualifying R&D Tax Credit Compensation
- Employment Contracts
- Divorce
- Wrongful Termination
- Non-compete Agreements
- Golden Parachutes and Severance (280g Compliance)
- Shareholder Oppression
