Ben Duffy

Biography

Ben performs the following types of valuation and economic analysis assignments: merger and acquisition, fairness opinion, business and stock, stock option, forensic analysis, transfer pricing, estate tax, intellectual property, marital dissolution, lost profits/economic damages, and appraisal review.

Ben prepares these valuation and economic analyses for the following purposes: taxation planning and compliance (federal income, gift, and estate tax; state and local property tax; transfer tax), forensic analysis and dispute resolution, and strategic information and corporate planning, employee stock ownership plan (“ESOP”) transaction and financing, and ESOP-related litigation.

He performs these valuations for the following types of business entities and securities: closely held corporation business enterprises, closely held corporation noncontrolling ownership interests, various classes of common/preferred stock, general and limited partnership interests, professional service corporations, professional practices, and limited liability companies.

Previous Experience

Ben was an intern in the Atlanta office of Willamette Management Associates prior to joining the firm as an associate.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, finance, Georgia Institute of Technology (with highest honors)

Professional Affiliations

Ben is an executive member of the New South chapter of the ESOP Association and is a member of the National Center for Employee Ownership (“NCEO”).