Michelle J. Avery
"My
accounting degree from W&M led me to a challenging career in
forensics. It's a great combination of accounting, investigation and
law. While I don't examine dead bodies for a living, I've certainly
analyzed my fair share of dead companies."
Michelle Avery, CPA, is a Managing
Director and Executive Vice President in Veris Consulting's Reston, VA
office. Michelle joined the firm following her graduation from W&M
in 1998. She has served as a member of the Confirming Changes Task
Force for the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Property and
Liability Insurance Companies during 2003-2004.
Michelle has
extensive experience assisting counsel in causation and damage
assessments related to auditors' liability of failed property/casualty
and life and health insurance companies. Her recent litigation includes
the evaluation of financial statement preparation and disclosures and
breach-of-contract evaluations related to Acquisition Agreements in
arbitration and litigation. In addition to forensic accounting,
Michelle has supervised audits of both public and nonprofit entities
and has participated in state regulatory examinations.
