James Kazmier
ABV, ASA, Director – Valuation Advisory Services – CohnReznick Advisory LLC

James (Jim) M. Kazmier has been involved in business valuations, mergers and acquisitions, litigation support services, and financial consulting services for more than 25 years. As a director in the Valuation Advisory Services practice, Jim is responsible for providing and overseeing valuation and litigation support services to clients across the United States.

James Kazmier

Office | 312-508-5900

Chicago, IL

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Experience and credentials

Certified Public Accountant 
Performs valuations of business entities, business interests, various debt and equity securities, intangible assets, and intellectual property
Focuses on valuation and litigation services with respect to privately owned companies, as well as providing consulting services to the owners of those businesses
Extensive experience providing financial consulting and valuation services to attorneys, their clients, and professional advisors
Valuations are used for income tax, gift and estate tax, employee stock ownership plans, shareholder disputes, and other litigation
Valuation experience encompasses a broad range of industries including manufacturing and distribution, retail, healthcare, construction, and financial and professional services
Earned the professional designations of Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) and Accredited in Business Valuations (ABV)

Education

B.S., Accounting and Finance – Northern Illinois University

Professional affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
American Society of Appraisers
Association of Insolvency & Restructuring Advisors
ESOP Association
Illinois CPA Society
National Center for Employee Ownership
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