Steven J. Kessler Morrow, Kessler & Dowsing PLLC, Seattle STEVEN J. KESSLER,is a principal in the firm of MKD CPAs PLLC. The primary focus of Mr. Kessler’s practice is litigation support and taxation services. He has significant expertise in the area of taxation, business valuations, pension valuations, and litigation services particularly for family law cases. Mr. Kessler is a qualified expert witness in King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Snohomish, Jefferson, Yakima and Pierce Counties. Mr. Kessler earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting with honors from Seattle Pacific University in December 1983. He received a Master of Science Degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University in June 1986. Mr. Kessler has earned the designations Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Certified inFinancial Forensics (CFF) and Diplomat of American Board of Forensic Examiners (DABFE). Member of the American Institute of CPAs, The Washington Society of CPAs, National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts, American Society of Appraisers (Candidate Member), Seattle Estate Planning Council, Seattle University Planned Giving Committee, Past Member of University of Washington Planned Giving Committee, Past Board Member of Blanchet HighSchool, Past President and Board Member of Sea-Tac Occupational Skills Foundation, Past Board Member of Lifetime Learning Center and Aha! Theatre.[August 2012]