The Business Divorce Law Report
The end of a business partnership is a journey fraught with legal, financial, and emotional complexities. For owners of closely held corporations, LLCs, and partnerships, a “business divorce” requires a strategic, multi-disciplinary approach. I developed “Happily Business Divorced 2025,” a comprehensive seminar presented by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE) on Friday, August 8, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, to assist other lawyers in assessing and handling these disputes.
We assembled a team of leading professionals to tackle the most critical facets of business separation. After an overview of the core legal principles governing these disputes, we will then delve into some of the the crucial numbers with two outstanding experts:
- Christopher Young, Ph.D., of Resecon will demystify complex valuation methodologies, ensuring you understand how to accurately determine a business interest’s worth.
- Hubert Klein, a leading forensic accountant from EisnerAmper, will uncover the financial story, discussing how to trace assets and identify potential discrepancies.
Finally, my colleague Michael Mietlicki of Weiner Law will address one of the most difficult scenarios: litigation that erupts between family members or heirs after an owner’s death.
This program is designed for other lawyers who advise closely held businesses. You will leave with a clearer understanding of your clients’ rights and the tools to navigate a business divorce successfully.
I invite you to join us for this insightful event.
Register today via the NJICLE website: https://njsba.com/event/happily-business-divorced-2025-2025-08-08/
About the Presenters
Jay McDaniel: As an attorney, Certified Valuation Analyst, and Certified Exit Planning Advisor, I have dedicated my career to advising owners of closely held businesses. I am the author of The Business Divorce Law Report and principal of Closely Held Advisors.
Christopher Young, Ph.D.: A Partner at Resecon, Dr. Young has approximately 30 years of experience valuing companies, partnerships, and intangible assets. He specializes in preparing complex economic loss and valuation calculations for legal disputes and financial advisory services.
Hubert Klein, CPA, ABV, CFF: Hubert is a Partner and Practice Leader for the Financial Advisory Services Group at EisnerAmper. With nearly 40 years of experience, he is a trusted resource in litigation actions involving complex damages, business valuations, and forensic investigations.
Michael Mietlicki, Esq.: An attorney at Weiner Law, Michael focuses on complex commercial litigation, representing clients in a wide array of business disputes, including corporate governance, partnership conflicts, and breach of contract suits.