BOSTON and QUINCY, MA, and WEST HARTFORD, CT:  – blumshapiro, the largest regional business advisory firm based in New England with offices in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, recently announced that Barry Sussman has joined the firm as a Consulting Director in blum’s Litigation and Valuation practice.

Sussman specializes in the analysis of economic damages in commercial and intellectual property litigation, and has over 25 years of experience assisting companies and attorneys in the dispute resolution process. He has also led international teams of forensic accountants as they performed financial restatement investigations and conducted business and intellectual property valuations and royalty audits.

Sussman’s client focus includes those in the technology, medical devices, retail, consumer products, energy, and life sciences industries.

“We’re excited to welcome Barry to our team,” said Brian Renstrom, managing partner of Massachusetts and the Advisory Sources Group for blumshapiro.  “His experience greatly complements the services we offer our clients, while enriching our expertise in these specialties.”

Sussman lives in Boston, MA, and enjoys running, ultimate Frisbee, and craft beer. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Boston Patent Law Association. Sussman is also a past member of the Certified in Financial Forensics Credentials Committee and the Boston Advisory Board of Back on My Feet. He has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Lehigh University.