With the evolution, of a more complex society and more intricate commercial banking transactions, leading to misunderstandings, misstatements, etc. We have found a great need for theTestifying Banking Expert Witness. Additionally during the past several years the organization has recognized a major need for a Forensic Banker. Since that time, we have provided the required Banking Expertise to the Legal Community. This approach tends to expedite the case management of many of the complex issues that have surfaced in the banking community.

The explosive growth of litigation in Banking has created the need for information gathering that renders the traditional techniques of deposition and discovery more efficient.

Our Experts have been utilized by both the Plaintiff and Defendants in a wide variety of matters.

Currently, our Forensic Banking Practice includes:

• Proven Banking Experts whose authority is Nationally recognized at both the Federal and State level.
• Pretrial Preparation, as required.
• Investigations.
• Submission of Banking Expert Report.
• Providing Expert Banking Testimony.

Each of our associates has a degree in their field of banking expertise, with long term operational experience, and in many cases Senior Executive Level Backgrounds.

Our associates will carefully review each element of any conflicting factors of circumstance and thoroughly report and evaluate all relevant results.

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"THE GATHERING AND EVALUATION OF FACTUAL AND CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE AS IT APPLIES TO EXISTING RULES, REGULATION, LAWS AND CUSTOMS AT THE TIME OF THE OCCURRENCE OF THE ACTIVITY".

With financial frauds reaching tens and even hundreds of millions of dollars, as well as new levels of sophistication, Forensic Bankers have proven an invaluable and unique resource. Combining years of Banking Experience with diversified financial and operational auditing and litigation support experience, our Forensic Bankers work with The Norton Group's researchers, investigators, consultants and computer experts to conduct fraud reviews and to follow the trail of deception well beyond the client's internal records.

The following is a listing of Banking products available from The Norton Group.

The Norton Group, established in 1978, is a Management Advisory firm providing expertise in a wide range of disciplines, with primary emphasis on the Banking and Financial Community.

The firm has developed, over the years, into a multi-functional organization providing advice and consultation to Banks in Personnel, Retail Banking, Branch Management, Asset Based and Real Estate Lending, Quality Assurance, Short and Long Term Goals.
Our general expertise in all subjects related to Banking, have made us a much sought after presence as expert witnesses in litigation.

This growth has been spurred by key trends in banking and finance over the past two years. The Norton Group has been able both, to define and respond to the new needs emerging from these developments. In the past, we have provided Interim Management for banking institutions, both at the request of governmental agencies and/or director/stockholders.

The nationalization of markets placed a premium on the ability to obtain reliable information quickly from anywhere in the world, whether for the purposes of negotiating a transaction, thwarting an adversary or location of assets.