GA Group Expands Family Law Litigation Support through Acquisition of Kaseno CPA Firm
In a strategic move to enhance its family law litigation support, Great American Holdings, LLC, commonly known as GA Group, has successfully acquired a litigation support practice from The Kaseno CPA Firm. This acquisition marks a significant step towards expanding GA Group's capabilities in serving legal professionals, courts, and clients involved in intricate family law cases.
The acquired practice is situated in both California and Washington and will bolster GA Group’s established reputation in the field. The transition introduces a skilled four-member team led by Karen J. Kaseno, the founder of Kaseno CPA Firm, along with Amy Good, Cheryl Mauleon, and Kaitlyn Kaseno. This team comes with extensive experience in family law litigation, mediation, divorce financial advisory services, business valuation, fraud investigation, and elder abuse cases. Their diverse expertise adds valuable perspectives and skills to GA Group’s already robust service offerings.
Karen J. Kaseno brings over 35 years of litigation support to GA Group, having advised an array of clients and legal experts on complex financial issues related to family law and fraud investigations. Her extensive background includes serving as a court-appointed Special Master under Evidence Code §730, spearheading forensic investigations concerning both criminal and civil fraud, and providing expert testimony in numerous commercial litigation scenarios, including analyses related to commercial damages and loss of earnings.
GA Group has also reinforced its Litigation Support platform under the guidance of Curt Germany, who is the Senior Managing Director and National Practice Leader for Financial Advisory Services. Having joined GA Group earlier this year, Germany aims to expand and develop specialized practices, which include Valuation, Transaction Advisory, Quality of Earnings (QoE), CFO Advisory, and Litigation Support. He expressed strong optimism following the acquisition, stating, "The addition of these capabilities considerably enhances the depth of our family law litigation support framework. The Kaseno team is recognized for their rigorous financial analysis and trusted expert services in high-stakes matters, making their integration into GA Group a strategic win."
Echoing this sentiment, Karen J. Kaseno reflected on the merger as a transformative opportunity, emphasizing how it will allow their litigation support functions to reach a much wider audience. "Our existing clients will undoubtedly benefit from the added resources and stronger capabilities that come with being part of GA Group. We are dedicated to delivering precise, independent, and comprehensible financial analysis for complex and sensitive matters," she noted.
In addition to her role at Kaseno, Karen is a well-regarded figure in both the accounting and legal communities. She is a founding member of the NACVA's National Matrimonial Litigation Workshop and has delivered presentations on topics such as family law, business valuation, and expert testimony at numerous national forums. Her leadership extends to several prominent professional organizations, fortifying her status as an educator and a professional leader.
This acquisition is poised to strengthen GA Group's existing financial advisory framework while accelerating its growth trajectory in the field of family law litigation support. With a legacy exceeding half a century, GA Group remains committed to delivering specialized solutions to its diverse clientele, encompassing advisory and valuation services alongside asset management and acquisition initiatives. As one of the major players owned by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., GA Group aims to channel its decades of experience into integrating the new practice effectively, thereby augmenting their service offerings and reinforcing their market position through this strategic acquisition.
For more information or inquiries about GA Group and the new family law litigation support services, interested parties can visit their official website at www.gagroup.com.