Executive Team Partner
ELGIN F. POLO, CPA*/ABV/CVA
Berenfeld, Spritzer, Shechter & Sheer
2525 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, 5th Floor
Coral Gables, FL 33134
305-274-4600 Phone
305-274-4601 Fax
epolo@berenfeldllp.com
*Regulated by the State of Florida. Licensed in New York.
EDUCATION
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
MBA, Taxation
Binghamton University
Vestal, New York
B.S., Accounting
CREDENTIALS
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV)
Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)
Certified Family Mediator
AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Member
Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA), Member
FICPA Business Valuation Section Member
FICPA Forensic & Litigation Services Section Member
National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA)
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Elgin Polo is a Partner in the firm's Litigation Support and Business Valuation Practice. He joined Berenfeld Spritzer in 2002 as a consultant specializing in marital dispute resolution.
Mr. Polo is recognized as a court-appointed neutral forensic accountant in both Miami-Dade and Broward County courts, where he also has served as an expert witness in commercial disputes. His civil litigation experience includes:
- Lost profits analysis
- Business valuations
- Settlement negotiations
- Purchase or sale of a business
- Shareholder disputes
Mr. Polo's specialty is in forensic accounting and valuation matters for high net worth matrimonial dissolution cases in South Florida and the Keys. He works with the separating parties and their attorneys to provide:
- Income and expense evaluations
- Asset and liability analysis
- Property distribution
- Alimony and child support computations
- Client representation in mediations
- Expert witness depositions
Mr. Polo and the Berenfeld Spritzer marital dissolution team are available to help family law attorneys develop case strategy, evaluate and respond to opposing valuation assessments, and prepare exhibits or displays for use in court presentations.
"Our focus is on the clients financial health after the divorce proceedings," observes Mr. Polo. "Forensic accounting and valuation are a huge part of that equation."
Mr. Polo also provides business and accounting guidance to small businesses in the areas of property management, real estate investments and professional services.
The South Florida Legal Guide recognizes Mr. Polo as a "Top CPA in Litigation Support."