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About Jennifer

With over 24 years of specialized forensic accounting experience, Jennifer Murphy has led complex damage cases and regularly testifies to support her well-reasoned, evidence-backed opinions. She conducts rigorous deep dives into financial data for high-stakes, data-intensive matters including wage and hour class actions.

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Jennifer specializes in cases involving personal financial damages stemming from injury, employment disputes, and wrongful death claims. She also analyzes commercial lost profits, contract damages, and conducts targeted fraud investigations and forensic accounting analyses.

Jennifer recognizes that every case carries a meaningful personal story for those involved, and she finds fulfillment in contributing to the dispute resolution process. Her core goal is to help her clients fully understand the true value of their claim, empowering them to make informed decisions about how to resolve their case. She approaches every project like a complex puzzle to be solved, combining meticulous analytical thinking with creative problem-solving. Skilled at navigating large, complex data sets, Jennifer excels at distilling dense financial information into a clear, coherent narrative that is accessible to juries and triers of fact alike.

Previously, Jennifer served as a testifying expert in economic damages and forensic accounting at Bates Private Capital, LECG, and most recently Morones Analytics, where she worked on a wide range of forensic accounting and litigation matters.

▪ Certified Public Accountant, Oregon (CPA)

▪ Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), American Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

▪ Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

▪ Bachelor of Science in Financial Accounting, Illinois State University

Professional Credentials & Education

Professional Associations

▪ Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants

▪ American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

▪ Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

▪ Oregon Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners 

Press

Julia Anderson, Vancouver Business Journal,Local fraud cases serve as cautionary tale,” June 16, 2017

Aimee Green, The Oregonian,Jury awards $3M to fired nurse who complained of 'rushing patients through' to save money,” September 19, 2015

Ted Sickinger, The Oregonian,Portland’s public access TV faces financial troubles,” November 2, 2011