Howard Klein is a partner in the Firm’s Advisory practice. Mr. Klein has served as an expert accounting witness in numerous cases involving bankruptcy, fraud, contract disputes, lost profits, valuations and domestic issues. His experience includes certified audits and reviews in industries that include retailing, banking, publishing, manufacturing, distribution centers, long-term skilled nursing and real estate. Mr. Klein has examined white-collar crimes and testified as an expert witness in numerous civil and criminal matters. Mr. Klein has worked with the FBI, SEC, FDIC, SIPC and the Ohio Department of Commerce. He is currently the forensic accountant for the trustee for Fair Finance – a $200 million Ponzi scam – and was a staff member of the Fee Committee in the historic Enron bankruptcy case. Prior to owning his own firm, Mr. Klein was an auditor with a national CPA firm and a partner with a local CPA firm.