Biography

Michael Bandemer is a managing director with LECG and is the leader of the firm’s finance and accounting services (FAS) legal technology and analytics consulting group. Mr. Bandemer brings to his clients the unique combination of experience and education in the disciplines of accounting, finance and technology.

Mr. Bandemer has 20 years experience in the investigation, financial analysis and resolution of complex economic loss, accounting and technology matters presented in the business and litigation environments. His experience includes expert testimony regarding forensic investigations, damage determination, valuation and causation analysis. Mr. Bandemer consults clients and provides expert testimony regarding various legal technology issues including litigation risk and cost management, evidence collection and preservation, computer forensics, electronic discovery, complex data analytics and other information technology issues.

The diverse range of matters Mr. Bandemer has assisted with includes misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract, business interruption, internal employment disputes, fraud investigations, securities and wage and hour class actions among others. He has experience in a broad spectrum of industries including high technology, financial services, construction, professional services, gaming, hospitality, entertainment, government, retail, auto, railroad, entrepreneurial business, manufacturing and real estate.

Mr. Bandemer has provided qualified expert testimony at deposition, arbitration, federal and state court and has served as special master and third-party neutral in various engagements.

Profile Highlights

Education

  • 1990, Arizona State University, BS

Licences & Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Certified Management Accountant
  • Certified Information Technology Professional
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Publications

  • October 2006, A Practical Look at the Question of Proper Preservation of Electronically Stored Information in Today’s Business Litigation Environment
  • September 2007, Anatomy of an IP Theft: A Case Study of a Forensic Computer Investigation
  • April/May 2002, Computer Forensics, an Effective HR Tool
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