Cogence Group

Dec 1st, 2022

Jay and his team at Cogence provided support to a client of mine in a high profile federal court case in Oregon related to misappropriation of trade secrets, breaches of contracts, confidentiality provisions, and other claims. They delivered world-class results. Jay and his team have the experience to understand highly sophisticated situations. They took the time to doggedly uncover facts to support the financial claims, pressure tested positions, and provided top-notch and objectively determinable results. They did all of this with an impressive level of client attention and interaction, and were always ready for the inevitable surprises of litigation. Importantly, Jay defended those conclusions with precision, care, and authenticity in an open courtroom. He was an invaluable asset in our litigation. You won't find a better financial expert. In Portland or elsewhere.
Oct 27th, 2022

Eli Neal handled valuations for several of our 300 unit + apartment communities with complex tenant in common ownership, other assets held by the separate tenant in common LLCs, and recent entity changes. I was impressed that Eli grasped the ownership structure without any corrections and that his report not only supported the valuation, but allowed a reader to trace back to understand the ownership structures. Jeff Chaidez, CPA AM Hayden Properties, Inc.
Jan 10th, 2019

Taylor Cothran, a forensic CPA at Cogence Group, did a superb job in testifying for my client on the subject of disability and other benefits in a case against an insurance company. She has performed similar services in two other cases, all of which involve analyzing reams of often-conflicting documents and simplifying things for an arbitrator or jury. The people at Cogence dig deep for facts to support financial claims, they are available to discuss strategy, and their analysis and opinions carry the day in an adversary proceeding. Their competency cannot be beat in Oregon.
Nov 27th, 2018

Jay Sickler was instrumental in helping us sell our electrical contracting business. After receiving an offer, Jay reviewed the business valuation presented to us by the buyer and advised us on how the buyout should look in order to protect our best interest. He referred us to a highly reputable business attorney and worked closely with us during the entire negotiating process. He is extremely well networked and knowledgeable about business valuations. Because of Jays direct council, advice and legal work, we were able to get the highest sales price thought possible. If we were to do the whole deal over again or sell another business, Jay would be the first call we would make to guide us. Ken and Sheryl DeKorte DeKorte Electric
Jan 30th, 2018