J.S. Held LLC

J.S. Held LLC is a global multidisciplinary consulting firm founded in 1974. The firm combines technical, scientific, financial and strategic expertise to help clients navigate complex challenges and realise value. Its origins lie in independent property damage consulting, which remains the foundation of the business. Fifty years after its founding, the firm serves clients across six continents.

Its work spans several technical domains: property damage consulting, environmental investigation, forensic advisory, financial consulting, strategic consulting and scientific analysis. Service lines include independent property damage consulting, environmental investigations, forensic advisory services supporting complex claims and disputes, and strategic solutions for complex business disputes. Industry verticals served include insurance, property, environmental, legal and business disputes, and financial services.

The firm describes a collaborative culture in which experts act as trusted advisors rather than simply deliverers of reports. It emphasises individual ownership alongside collective success, supports employee growth, and values diverse perspectives. Its stated working principles include rigorous analysis, creative problem-solving, and lasting relationships grounded in expertise and integrity.