Eric Poer Promoted to LECG Managing Director in San Francisco

DEVON, Pa., Jan. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Global consulting and expert witness firm LECG (Nasdaq: XPRT) is pleased to announce the promotion of Eric Poer to the post of managing director in its San Francisco office.

Mr. Poer is a veteran litigation consultant, financial analyst and market researcher. Prior to joining LECG as a principal in 2005, he served in senior manager, financial advisor and auditor capacities with firms including Bates Private Capital Inc., KPMG, Arthur Andersen and UBS PaineWebber.

"Eric Poer is an asset in every sense, both to LECG and for his clients. He is a diligent worker with a long track record of success, leadership and excellent service," said Edward Westerman, a San Francisco-based managing director in the forensic accounting practice of LECG. "With the complexity of today's auditing needs in a wide swath of industries, Eric has more than proven himself an invaluable player in both major forensic investigations and litigation matters."

Mr. Poer has extensive experience in accounting, finance, and the securities industry, where he has lead dispute consulting and forensic investigations, in addition to extensive experience providing expert witness testimony in more than 30 litigation matters.

On the forensic accounting front, Mr. Poer's recent work has included a deep-dive investigation on behalf of the Oregon State Board of Accountancy into allegations of professional misconduct by accountants and CPA firms in the state. Additional recent engagements have included investigations of a CEO's travel and entertainment expenses at an alternative energy company, an investigation into the taxation of employee sales incentives at a commodities trading company and a forensic accounting investigation into possible improper vendor payments at a Fortune 500 semiconductor company.

"I believe my experience and background across a diverse number of industries has prepared me well to take on the role of a managing director with LECG," Mr. Poer said. "I am honored to be a part of an organization of true professionals, and I look forward to further serving clients in all litigation and forensic accounting matters."

In addition to his professional work, Mr. Poer serves the community through organizations across the West Coast. He is a finance committee member of New Avenues for Youth in Portland, Ore. and a member of the forensic accounting advisory board for Golden Gate University in San Francisco. He also serves as a member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Silicon Valley Campaign for Legal Services.

Mr. Poer is a certified public accountant, a certified fraud examiner, and he is certified in financial forensics. He is a 1997 graduate of Indiana University at Bloomington.

About LECG

LECG is a global litigation; economics; consulting and business advisory; and governance, assurance, and tax expert services firm with approximately 1200 employees in offices around the world. We provide independent expert testimony, original authoritative studies, strategic financial advisory services, and innovative business consulting solutions to Fortune Global 500 corporations, middle market firms, AmLaw 100 law firms, and government agencies worldwide. LECG's highly credentialed experts and professional staff conduct economic and financial analyses and perform independent verification to provide objective opinions and advice that inform legislative, judicial, regulatory, and business decision makers. LECG experts are renowned academics, former senior government officials, experienced industry leaders, and seasoned consultants. Attest services are provided through LECG Partners, LLP, pursuant to an alternative practice structure. LECG is not a licensed CPA firm.

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