What We Do
Over 50 Years of Combined Experience
At Litigation and Valuation Consultants, Inc. (LVC), we provide trusted financial expertise
for legal disputes, business transactions, and valuation needs. With decades of experience
across industries—including construction, real estate, transportation, healthcare, retail, and
entertainment—we deliver clear, defensible analysis when the stakes are high.
From business valuation in Reno and Las Vegas to forensic accounting in Northern
California, our team supports attorneys, business owners, and individuals with insight
grounded in accuracy, certification, and courtroom-tested experience. Our consultants hold
designations such as CPA, CFE, CVA, CDFA, and ABV, and collaborate closely with attorneys,
real estate professionals, appraisers, and financial experts to deliver strategic, case-ready
results.
CPA/ABV, CVA, CFE, CDFA - President
Michelle L. Salazar
Ms. Salazar’s experience includes over twenty-three years in the accounting profession, including business valuation, forensic (investigative) accounting, economic damages, and litigation related experience. Her experience includes valuations for the purpose of divorce, financial reporting, estate and gift planning, and business disputes. Ms. Salazar’s forensic accounting experience includes work on fraud, embezzlement, and divorce cases. Ms. Salazar's economic damage experience is extensive.
Of Counsel
L. WALLACE BEHRENZ
Wally's experience spans over 30 years including several years as an FBI Agent, a Partner in the international accounting firm now known as Ernst & Young where he worked in the forensic accounting and litigation support arenas, a Shareholder in one of Reno's largest locally owned CPA firms (Muckel Anderson CPAs) where he spent considerable time in business valuation, bankruptcy and litigation related matters and five years as a Director in a local litigation and business valuation firm.
Why Choose LVC Reno for Business Valuation or Forensic Accounting Services
We have experience in a broad range of industries, including, but not limited to, construction, real estate, transportation, retail, medical, and entertainment.
We maintain close working relationships with professionals who offer complementary services, including attorneys, real estate brokers, appraisers, accountants, engineers and fiscal and economic analysts enabling us to deliver a comprehensive range of multiple services to our clients.
