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Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson Legierco Haystack NO Mag Aug09 8/12/09 4:37 PM Page 1 Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson LegierCo haystack NO Mag Aug09 8/12/09 4:37 PM Page 1 The Needle In A Haystack how we can help you file Ask Claims utilizing BP Oil Spill the latest court-supervised settlement methodology. Complex financial litigation cases often require the engagement of experts who can find “the needle in a haystack.” A substantial edge is gained when you have Legier & Company’s Forensic & Investigative CPA and Expert Witness Group on your team to help you find obscured financial facts that build and prove stronger cases. Expert Testimony • Fraud • Forensic & Investigative Accounting • Calculating and Refuting Financial Damages Business Valuations • Bankruptcies • Shareholder Disputes • Lost Profits • Business Interruptions Lost Wages • Corporate Veil Piercing • Marital Dissolutions For more information, contact William R. 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