Business Details
Expert Economic Analysis & Litigation Support Services
Spectrum Economics is a national firm of business and forensic economists, econometricians, and financial analysts specializing in litigation support and business valuation. Our team delivers economic analysis, expert witness testimony, and client consulting services for employment litigation, torts, commercial damages, intellectual property valuation, and utility regulation. With decades of combined experience, we provide tailored analyses, thorough evaluations, and clear reporting for complex economic matters. Our professionals have testified in courtrooms nationwide and developed proprietary models for lost earnings, discrimination cases, and energy economics.We serve industries including railroads, agriculture, financial services, energy, healthcare, and telecommunications. Our approach emphasizes prompt responsiveness, technical rigor, and communication of complex concepts in accessible terms. Founded by credentialed experts with academic and regulatory backgrounds, we maintain a reputation for accuracy and reliability in high-stakes economic analysis.
Services
Business Valuation
Economic Analysis
Litigation Support
Expert Witness Services
Financial Modeling
Damages Assessment
Statistical Audits
Utility Regulation Analysis
Antitrust Consulting
Employment Litigation Support
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in economic litigation support
- Tailored analyses for unique legal and business scenarios
- Thorough and accurate economic evaluations with court-tested reliability
- Prompt response times for urgent litigation needs
- Clear communication of complex economic concepts to non-experts
Services
Business Valuation
We provide precise business valuation services using advanced financial modeling and market analysis. Our experts assess company worth for litigation, mergers, and regulatory compliance. Services include valuing startups, professional practices, and intangible assets with court-admissible documentation.
Expert Witness Services
Our credentialed economists deliver expert testimony in commercial litigation and regulatory cases. We prepare demonstrative exhibits and deposition materials for complex economic issues. Services cover antitrust, breach of contract, and securities fraud cases with 40+ years of courtroom experience.
Statistical Audits
We defend healthcare providers against Medicaid/Medicare statistical audits through rigorous data validation. Our team develops statistical models to challenge improper payment determinations. Services include error rate analysis and compliance documentation for federal audits.
Utility Regulation
We conduct comprehensive utility studies for regulatory compliance and rate cases. Services include gas supply analysis, transportation economics, and peak load forecasting. Our experts have advised on electric supply options and merger economics for major utilities.
Labor Economics
We provide economic analysis for employment litigation and wage disputes. Services cover FLSA violations, discrimination cases, and bankruptcy labor contracts. Our team develops economic models for lost earnings and benefits in military career analyses.
People
Christopher C. Pflaum
President
PhD in Finance with 20+ years of expert testimony in antitrust and securities cases. Former Senior Financial Economist at Illinois Commerce Commission. Specializes in utility finance and property valuation.
Eric C. Frye
Vice President
CFA and Accredited Senior Appraiser with 30 years of business valuation experience. Expert in lost profits analysis and commercial damages. Holds MBA in Finance from Indiana University.
Mark W. Erwin
Principal
Economist with 40 years of forensic analysis experience. Developed economic models for personal injury and employment cases. Holds JD from University of Kansas and 16 years of expert testimony experience.
Ryan S. Mattson
Principal
PhD Economist with expertise in commercial litigation. Former tenured professor with 10 years of teaching experience. Specializes in econometric analysis for employment and tort cases.
George M. McCollister
Principal
Econometrics expert with decades of energy economics experience. Former utility economist specializing in demand forecasting and discrimination hypothesis testing. Holds PhD from UC San Diego.
Questions
What industries does Spectrum Economics serve?
We serve railroads, agriculture, financial services, energy/utilities, healthcare, and telecommunications industries with specialized economic analysis and litigation support.
What types of litigation support do you provide?
We offer early case consultation, opposing model analysis, deposition preparation, economic demonstratives, and expert testimony in commercial, employment, and tort litigation matters.
Can you handle complex statistical analysis for audits?
Yes, we defend healthcare providers against Medicaid/Medicare statistical audits using advanced data validation techniques and error rate analysis models developed for federal compliance reviews.
Do you provide expert testimony outside the courtroom?
Our experts frequently provide sworn deposition testimony and prepare expert reports for arbitration, mediation, and regulatory proceedings in addition to courtroom appearances.
What makes your business valuation services unique?
We combine traditional valuation methods with litigation-focused analysis, including intangible asset valuation, startup company assessments, and court-tested methodologies for disputed claims.
