Mr. John L. Stone
New Canaan, CT 06840
Mr. Stone brings a wealth of finance and satellite industry experience to his practice. In addition to his background in corporate finance and as a senior research analyst for both equity and debt securities, John also has an extensive background in science and engineering. As a consequence, his efforts reflect a combination of financial acumen, broad technical knowledge and a scientist’s rigor. The ability to blend these capabilities when considering cases gives his clients a unique advantage.
In his current position at Near Earth Capital, Mr. Stone leads M&A and consulting engagements for satellite service companies and telematics service providers. Prior to this, Mr. Stone worked as a senior equity and debt analyst at Ladenburg Thalmann and Company where he covered the satellite and cable broadcasting sectors.
Prior to working in finance, he was employed as a senior project engineer with Boeing, Hughes Electronics, General Dynamics and Computer Sciences Corporation. At these companies, Mr. Stone worked in project management, software development and design roles on a variety of commercial, military and scientific space missions.
- Aerospace Engineering
- Business Valuation
- Infotainment & Telematics Systems
- Intangible Assets Appraisal
- Telecommunications
- Wireless Technology
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: B.S.. Physics and Astronomy, University of Rochester
M.S. Astronomy, University of Maryland
MBA Finance, UCLA
FINRA Series 7, 24, 63, 66 - Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: World Teleport Association luncheon keynote, Satellite 2014 conference.
- Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
- A: No
- Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Three
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Valuation of satellite company and contract breaches.
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: 33
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: 67
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: NA
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: 2
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: 1
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: 10
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Consulting, preparation of expert reports, depositions, testimony.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: 750
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: 750
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: 750
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: 750
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Reimbursement of travel expenses. Minimum 8 hours for overnight travel.
Richard A. Rosen | Partner
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Brady M Sullivan | Associate
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