L. E. Peabody & Associates, Inc. enjoys extensive experience in many facets of economic evaluation of the marketplace and effectively and efficiently brings this expertise to the negotiating process. Whether on a "behind the scenes" basis or by direct participation in "face-to-face" negotiations, L. E. Peabody & Associates, Inc.'s expertise, used in conjunction with our diversified databases and benchmarking techniques, has been used to the demonstrable advantage of our clients. The Firm provides economic justification and support across the entire spectrum of negotiating activities.

Our negotiating objectives always have been to provide and present incisive negotiating data aimed at prompt and successful resolution of the many different component parts of a successful agreement between the parties. This philosophy is brought to bear throughout the negotiating process, from preliminary and easily resolved issues to the settlement and signing of complex contracts. The Firm is also noted for its ability to negotiate features included in agreements and contracts which serve to our clients' benefit throughout the term of the negotiated agreement.

During the course of performing our assignments, L. E. Peabody & Associates, Inc. has developed both a series of proprietary negotiating processes and a comprehensive understanding of the marketplace, which enhance and facilitate negotiations. The processes are analytically rigorous and produce significant savings to the client in an expeditious manner. Through use of these tools, we ensure that strategic decisions are based on the economic value of each option, that the most effective strategies are developed, and that all proposals are quickly and accurately evaluated.