Sam was active in the accounting field for 15 years prior to joining ATI Capital Group, Inc. (“ATICG”) in August of 2000. As President of ATICG, Sam oversees the firm’s daily operations and valuation engagements, which are in full compliance with The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, Rev. Rul. 59-60 and all subsequent rulings, DOL proposed regulations relating to ESOP’s, Section 20.2031 of the Estate Tax Regulation, Section 25.2512-1 of the Gift Tax Regulations and current case law. For Executive Compensation studies, reports are in compliance with IRC §162(a)(1), Treasury Regulations 1.162.7-10(T) and all regarded court cases. As a senior member of the American Society of Appraisers, Sam has earned the highest designation obtainable in his profession, Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA), as offered by the American Society of Appraisers, Business Valuation discipline. As well, Sam has earned the designation of ABV, which is the highest business valuation designation offered by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Sam’s valuation experience has included numerous industries, including (but not limited to) computer hardware & software, ISPs, cable television, heavy and light manufacturing, telecommunications, wholesale distributions, oil and gas services, aero-space related industries, citrus growers, automobile dealerships, Insurance and fidelity bond underwriters, retail, construction and real estate developers, book retailers, asset/estate planning, partnerships, Limited Liability Companies and wide range of service providers such as engineers, dental and medical professional practices.
PUBLICATIONS
- Valuation of ESOP Shares -The challenges and opportunities; CPA Expert, fall 2005 & reprinted in BV Business Valuation Update;
- BV Resources, formally Pratt's Stats; March 2006.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Recent speaking engagements listed in the download version of Bio.
EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Society of Appraisers, Business Valuation Section
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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Business Valuation Section
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American ESOP Association
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National Center for Employee Ownership
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Society of Financial Service Professionals
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce
LITIGATION SUPPORT
December 2004 In the Federal Court of the State of Louisiana. In the Matter of mediation between Stric-Lan Co, Inc.; Stric-Lan Company Profit Sharing Plan vs. The Stric-Lan CompanyShareholders. Mediation: Yes, Testimony: Yes, Trial: Set for July 31, 2006.
August 2004 In the Federal Court of the State of Texas. In the Matter of Estate of Floyd vs U.S. Court of Federal Claims Docket Number 03-1336T. Deposition: Yes Testimony: No. Trial date: settled July, 2006. Don Lan Esq. The Kroney, Mincey Law Firm,12221 Merit Drive, Dallas Texas 75251. (972)386-8500
May 2003 In the District Court of Tarrant County, Texas, 342nd Judicial District, Cause #342-198563-03, In the Matter of Blaine Porter vs. Complex Property Advisors Corporation.Issue of Litigation: Shareholder Derivative Action: Deposition No: Hearing Yes Testimony: No Case settled November 2004, Robert H. Osburn, Esq. Robert Osburn P.C.; 800 Preston Commons West, Dallas, TX 75225-6332; (214) 696-3200
January 2003 In the District Court of Tarrant County, Texas, 325 Judicial District, Cause #325-310436-00 In the Matter of Sherry Fischer vs. Charles Kennedy Fischer Jr., et al. Issue of Litigation: Family Law Case Deposition: No Testimony: No Jim Barlow, Esq.; Barlow, Garsek & Bowers; Landers Point Office Bldg.; 3815 Lisbon Street; Fort Worth, TX 76107; (817) 731-4500
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