Weaver Expands Forensics and Litigation Services Practice with Managing Director Michael Martin

HOUSTON (October 29, 2026) — National accounting and advisory firm, Weaver, is pleased to announce that Michael R. Martin, Jr., CPA, CFE, CFF, has joined the firm as a managing director in its Forensics and Litigation Services (FLS) practice. Based in Fairfax, Virginia, Martin brings more than 30 years of experience in expert testimony, damages analysis, forensic accounting, government contract compliance and construction disputes.

Martin has collaborated with clients across diverse industries on complex disputes, investigations and compliance matters, with deep experience in construction and government contracting. He has led engagements involving construction delay and disruption claims, contract terminations, cost accounting issues, fraud investigations, Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs) and government contracting compliance reviews.

Prior to joining Weaver, Martin served as a managing director at a national consulting and advisory firm, where he worked closely with attorneys and client leadership teams to quantify damages, investigate fraud and false claims, evaluate compliance risks and support dispute resolution efforts. He has worked on transportation projects, power plants, petrochemical manufacturing plants, natural gas processing and liquification plants, manufacturing facilities, laboratories and commercial office complexes, among others. Earlier in his career, Martin held positions with global consulting, national consulting and public accounting and advisory firms.

“Michael’s deep experience in construction disputes and government contracting matters strengthens our ability to serve clients and counsel facing complex claims, investigations, compliance issues and high-stakes litigation,” said Sonia Desai, partner-in-charge, forensics and litigation services, at Weaver. “His experience leading complex engagements and his ability to bring clarity to damages and compliance issues are a valuable addition to our growing practice.”

Martin earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration from The American University. He is a certified public accountant (CPA) in Virginia, certified in financial forensics (CFF) and certified fraud examiner (CFE). He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and serves in leadership roles within the American Bar Association’s Public Contract Law Section. He has presented on topics related to government contracting compliance, construction claims and forensic accounting.