DLA proudly announces the appointment of Tom Levato as a Managing Director in its Forensic, Valuation and Litigation Support division. This strategic hire marks a significant addition to DLA's leadership team, strengthening its commitment to providing premier advisory services that set new standards of professional excellence and client service.

Tom has extensive experience as a forensic accountant, fraud investigator and financial consultant. Tom’s hands-on approach to facilitate dispute resolution has enabled him to successfully resolve matters without the use of litigation. Tom has also been called upon to testify in numerous matters when dispute resolution has not been a viable option.

Prior to joining DLA, Tom held several leadership positions at J.S Held, LLP, Sikich, and Plant Moran, LLP where he specialized in economic damage calculations, complex litigation, medical malpractice, receiverships, fraud investigations, construction claims and medical malpractice in a variety of industries and services.

“I am excited to join DLA and contribute to its long history of providing exceptional client service," said Tom. "With over 30 years of experience with economic damage calculations, complex litigation, medical malpractice, receiverships, fraud investigations, construction claims and medical malpractice, I look forward to enhancing our service offerings and providing exceptional value as we support our clients.”

Tom holds an MAcc, Accounting from DePaul University and a BS, Accounting from University of Illinois - Chicago. Tom is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

DLA's Forensic, Valuation, and Litigation Support division offers expert services in complex financial and valuation disputes, financial fraud investigations, and commercial litigation.

About DLA, LLC

DLA is a specialized consultancy firm that provides customized services and solutions to optimize businesses’ financial and operational processes and drive growth and innovation. Offering expertise that spans accounting advisory, internal audit and risk advisory, IT advisory, as well as forensic accounting, valuation, and litigation support, our team of accounting, finance, and technology professionals provides creative strategies that address clients’ most critical priorities and challenges. When clients work with DLA, they get more than advanced industry expertise and tailored solutions; they get a trusted partner with Big 4 experience and an ongoing commitment to excellence who treats clients’ businesses like our own business to deliver added value for their operations.

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