Peter S. Davis, CPA, ABV, CFF, CIRA, CTP, CFE

Senior Managing Director J.S. Held LLC

  • Phoenix AZ

Turnaround Restructuring Expert | Court Appointed Equity Receiver | Experienced Litigation Support | Asset Recovery and Fraud Professional

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Biography

Peter S. Davis is a Senior Managing Director in the Strategic Advisory practice at J.S. Held with over 30 years of experience in financial consulting and extensive litigation experience across the US, Mexico, Germany, and Japan. He has served as Receiver or Distribution Agent in regulatory matters brought by the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Federal Trade Commission, Arizona Corporation Commission, and the Arizona State Board of Education, as well as for lenders and equity holders.

Peter has a proven track record in forensic accounting and fraud detection, uncovering complex fraud schemes and returning millions of dollars to victims. He helps companies in transition with turnaround and restructuring strategies to improve profitability and liquidity, serving as Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO), Board member, and Financial Advisor to distressed companies. Peter has provided expert testimony in Federal, Bankruptcy, and State court matters, as well as State legislatures and board matters. He has provided expert testimony and litigation support in numerous State, Federal, and Bankruptcy matters, focusing on asset recovery, fraud investigations, and examining the root cause of insolvency.

Peter's expertise includes understanding and interpreting complex financial data and determining damages. He has taught forensic accounting and receiverships at Arizona State University and provided training to various organizations.

Industry Expertise

Financial Services
Legal Services
Business Services
Accounting
Professional Training and Coaching

Areas of Expertise

Forensic Accounting
Fraud Investigations
Receiverships
Restructuring & Turnaround
Bankruptcy Advisory
Lender Advisory
Asset Recovery
Valuations & Damages

Media Appearances

J.S. Held - Tariffs and Their Impacts

FDCC Speaks Podcast  online

2025-05-07

In this episode of the FedSpeaks from the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel , experts from across J.S. Held — Peter Davis, Timothy Gillihan, Andrea Korney, and Rob Strahle — discuss the current state of tariffs and the effects on businesses, including:

• Industries most likely to experience tariff impacts
• Potential disruptions in manufacturing processes
• Supply chain and quality concerns
• Expected changes coming in the insurance, reinsurance, and construction markets
• The importance of strategic tariff engineering
• Guidance for dealing with uncertainty and a rapidly changing business environment

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Navigating Receiverships with Peter Davis of JS Held

Navigating Receiverships  online

2025-03-26

Peter Davis joined Navigating Receiverships, a podcast from the Commercial Receivers Association, to discuss his experience as Receiver of an Arizona School District.

Peter Davis has over 25 years of litigation experience in areas including complex receiverships, forensic accountings, restructurings, fraud detection, bankruptcy matters, valuations, and damages. Mr. Davis has served as Receiver in regulatory matters brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Federal Trade Commission, Arizona Corporation Commission, and the Arizona State Board of Education, as well as lenders and equity holders.

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Event Appearances

TMA Turnaround Square: Who, What, When, Where and Why (or Why Not) of Receiverships

Turnaround Management Association  Webinar

2024-04-24

Federal Equity Receiverships: Advanced Concepts in Recovery and Distribution

Financial Poise  Webinar

2023-07-12

Setting the Stage in Federal Equity Receiverships: The Importance and Impact of the Appointing Order

Financial Poise  Webinar

2023-04-18

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Affiliations

  • American Bankruptcy Institute
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • American Bar Association : Affiliated Professional, Business Law Section (Business Bankruptcy Litigation and Chapter 11 Committees), and Litigation Section Member
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants : Forensic and Valuation Services Section
  • National Association of Federal Equity Receivers
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Articles

Distressed Commercial Real Estate: What Lenders and Investors Need to Know

American Bankruptcy Institute Journal

2024

The commercial real estate (CRE) sector is currently navigating a crisis that poses risks to banks, family offices, institutional investors and the broader economy. Defaults are approaching historic highs, properties are being deserted, and financial forecasts are in jeopardy. The Wall Street Journal reports that more than $38 billion in office buildings within the U.S. currently face foreclosure — the highest dollar amount since 2012. In addition, interest rates are rising as central banks combat inflation, with recent rates climbing to around 5-6 percent. At the same time, construction costs have surged, with the National Association of Home Builders reporting a 19 percent increase in material costs over the past two years.

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Billions on the Brink: The Deepening Crisis in Commercial Real Estate

Phoenix Management

2024

This article examines in greater detail the trends affecting the CRE marketplace and what steps lenders and investors must take to protect their assets as well as why they need to seek advice from a seasoned team of industry experts.

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The Role of Forensic Accountants in Measuring and Detecting Fraud in Employee Loss Claims

JD Supra

2022

This paper focuses on the two significant, but different, roles forensic accountants play in quantifying employee losses and how – in the normal course of the analysis – they may find instances of fraud that require further investigation. The authors first provide detailed guidance for forensic accountants in how to quantify employee losses and later offer insights into behavior that may indicate fraud stemming from such claims. They also explain the factors considered by carriers when hiring external accountants.

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Languages

  • English
  • German

Education

Arizona State University

MBA

Business Administration and Management

2001

Loyola Marymount University

BSA

Accounting

1991

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP)

Turnaround Management Association
Issued Feb 2012

Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)

American Institute of Public Accountants
Credential ID 536
Issued Jul 2008

Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV)

American Institute of Public Accountants
Credential ID 2729
Issued Apr 2005

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Spotlight

1 min

Expert Insights: Navigating Tariffs in a Time of Global Disruption

As global headlines swirl with shifting tariff regulations, U.S. businesses are navigating uncertain waters. With new trade actions impacting industries from automotive to renewable energy, the ripple effects are being felt across supply chains, labor markets, and even insurance models. In this conversation, J.S. Held experts Peter Davis, Timothy Gillihan, Andrea Korney, and Robert Strahle unpack how tariffs are shaping decision-making across industries and where organizations can spot opportunities amid the volatility. Highlights: Industries most likely to experience tariff impacts Potential disruptions in manufacturing processes Supply chain and quality concerns Expected changes coming in the insurance, reinsurance, and construction markets The importance of strategic tariff engineering Guidance for dealing with uncertainty and a rapidly changing business environment Looking to connect with Peter Davis and Andrea Korney? Click on their profile cards to arrange an interview or get deeper insights. For any other media inquiries contact : Kristi L. Stathis, J.S. Held +1 786 833 4864 Kristi.Stathis@JSHeld.com

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