Kevin P. Summers, JD, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA

Professional Profile

Kevin is a partner and director of the firm’s Forensic, Valuation and Litigation practice.  In addition to being a CPA, he holds a law degree from Saint Louis University.  Kevin has served as an expert witness in cases involving economic damages, valuations of privately-held businesses, intellectual property and family law matters. He has also been involved in a number of fraud investigations. As an ABV, Kevin understands the goals and objectives of business owners and helps them maximize the value of their business and plan their transition strategy. Kevin is also an adjunct professor at St. Louis University, teaching an MBA level course on accounting ethics, fraud and forensic accounting.

Joined the firm in 1996

Education & Certifications

• Licensed Attorney, State of Missouri
• Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV), awarded by the AICPA
• Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), awarded by AICPA
• Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), awarded by the NACVA
• J.D., Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, MO
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of Missouri
• B.S., Accounting, Maryville University, St. Louis, MO

Professional Organizations

• Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants (MOCPA)
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA)
• Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts (IDFA)
• American Bar Association
• Missouri Bar Association
• St. Louis County Bar Association
• Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
• Estate Planning Council of St. Louis
• American Association of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants, Missouri Chapter (AAA-CPA)

Community Leadership

• Mehlville School District
  • Finance Committee (2012-Present)

Awards

• Academic Excellence Award in Estate Planning (Spring 2009)
  • Saint Louis University School of Law