Great American Holdings, a financial services firm, today acquired Trampe Settles, a family law litigation support firm in Dallas.
Trampe Settles provides business valuation, forensic accounting, due diligence and audit services in disputes involving the valuation of closely held businesses, private equity interests, and other financial assets in the context of marital dissolution. It also provides asset tracking and forensic accounting services. The deal adds four employees, as well as Trampe Settles owner and CPA Brian Trampe, to GA Group's litigation support practice.
"We've built our reputation on delivering clear, defensible analysis in highly complex family law matters," Trampe said in a statement. 'Partnering with GA strengthens that foundation with deeper resources, enhanced technical capabilities, and a national platform. Just as importantly, access to the full breadth of GA's capabilities expands the insight and support we can bring to every engagement, allowing us to serve our clients and their counsel with even greater depth, responsiveness, and rigor."
GA Group, based in Westlake Village, California, is majority-owned by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management. It provides financial advisory, valuation, asset disposition and investment banking services.
"Bringing Brian and his team onto the GA platform is a key part of our strategy to build a full service, full lifecycle financial advisory services practice," Curt Germany, senior managing director and FAS national practice leader, said in a statement. "Family law matters often require a combination of technical expertise, responsiveness, and judgment under tight timelines, and Brian has built an impressive practice and reputation in this highly nuanced area. He combines deep technical expertise with real courtroom experience, and that shows in how he supports his clients and their counsel."
