Exhibit 23.1 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 333-19251, 333-30173, 333-30357, 333-32160 and 333-92384 of FTI Consulting, Inc on Form S-8 of our report dated August 9, 2002, appearing in this Current Report on Form 8-K/A. /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP Parsippany, New Jersey October 8, 2002