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Appraisal expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including real estate, personal property, business valuation, machinery and equipment, and gem and jewelry appraisal. Some of the most common specialties also include antique appraisal, art appraisal, automobile appraisal, coin appraisal, and stamp appraisal. They have provided opinions on the effects of market value, replacement cost, liquidation value, fair market value, and insurable value.

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David Joseph Weiner, MBAView profile

ID: 21109

Mr. David Joseph Weiner, MBA

Mr. David Weiner has 35 years of experience in Business & Finance. He earned his BS in Business Administration from the Walter A. Haas School of Business and his MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Today, this expert is certified as an Accredited Member in Business Valuation by the American Society of Appraisers. Formerly, this expert served as an Economist and...

Automotive Lemon Law & Warranty Breach of Contract Expert Witness | FloridaView profile

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Automotive Lemon Law & Warranty Breach of Contract Expert Witness | Florida

This highly-qualified expert has over 40 years of experience in the automotive industry, with expertise in automotive Lemon Law and warranty breach of contract. He holds several certifications, including as a certified service writer, a certified master technician auto and HD truck, and a certified appraiser. He is active in his field as a member of the International Automotive Appraisers...

Erick C. West, MAView profile

ID: 30871

Mr. Erick C. West, MA

Mr. Erick C. West has 22 years of experience in the field of Economics. He earned both his BA and MA in Economics from Washington State University. Formerly, this expert served as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, as a Trainer at Estate of S.R.D., and as a Senior Economist at Harper Incorporated. Currently, this expert serves as the President of West Economics, Inc. where he specializes in...

Art Appraisal Expert Witness | MissouriView profile

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Art Appraisal Expert Witness | Missouri

This art appraisal expert has over 30 years experience in the fine arts. She earned her BA in art history with a concentration in modern and contemporary art from Texas Christian University and her MA in art history from California State University at Los Angeles. She is a certified appraiser and active in her field as a member of the Appraisers Association of America. Formerly, she served in a...

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Jubin Merati, MA, PhDView profile

ID: 64609

Dr. Jubin Merati, MA, PhD

Dr. Jubin Merati has 38 years of experience in the field of Economics. He earned his BA in Business Administration and his MA in Economics from California State University, Fullerton. He then went on to receive his Ph.D. in International Economics and Labor Economics from Claremont Graduate University. Formerly, this expert held roles as a Forensic Economist at Brinton Economics, Inc., and as a...

Agricultural Real Estate and Appraisal Expert Witness | MississippiView profile

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Agricultural Real Estate and Appraisal Expert Witness | Mississippi

This expert has educational and professional experience in agricultural real estate and is considered a trusted professional in land economics and is eminently qualified to provide opinions concerning land economics and divisions of property. His educational and work experience uniquely qualifies him to provide such testimony for court cases. After receiving a B.S. and a M.S. in Agricultural...

Richard Marchitelli, CRE, MAIView profile

ID: 124644

Mr. Richard Marchitelli, CRE, MAI

Mr. Richard Marchitelli has over 48 years of experience in the fields of Real Estate Appraisal and Valuation. He earned his BA in Political Science from Belmont Abbey College. Today, this expert is licensed as a General Real Estate Appraiser in several states including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Formerly, he served as the Founding Partner of Marchitelli Barnes...

Appraisal & Valuation Expert Witness | WisconsinView profile

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Appraisal & Valuation Expert Witness | Wisconsin

This expert is a real estate valuation consultant specializing in a variety of property types. Coupled with a background in accounting and auditing, he provides a unique and detailed approach to valuation. Services for a wide client base include appraisal and consulting services for financing purposes, eminent domain, litigation support, expert testimony, property tax appeal, market studies, and...

Bruce Fred Deal, MPPView profile

ID: 268612

Mr. Bruce Fred Deal, MPP

Mr. Bruce F. Deal has over 25 years of experience in the field of Economics. He earned his BA in Economics and Global Studies from Pacific Lutheran University. He received his Master of Public Policy , as well as completed additional training at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. Formerly, this expert held the role of a Senior Consultant and Manager at Arthur Andersen....

Fine Rugs – Appraisals and Restoration Expert Witness | MassachusettsView profile

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Fine Rugs – Appraisals and Restoration Expert Witness | Massachusetts

This expert has over 40 years of experience in the retail sales, wholesale acquisition and appraisals of Oriental Rugs. He is a former Trustee of the Oriental Rug Retailers of America, was awarded the 2000 National Oriental Rug Retailer of the Year, and has given multiple presentations focusing on Oriental Rugs. He is the Co-Founder and Principal of a private consulting group that focuses on fine...

Jerald Harvey Udinsky, PhDView profile

ID: 290663

Dr. Jerald Harvey Udinsky, PhD

Dr. Jerald H. Udinsky has 52 years of experience in the fields of Economics and Business Valuation. He earned his BS in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and then earned both his MA, and his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California Berkeley. Today, this expert is certified as a Senior Disability Analyst by the American Board of Disability Analysts. Formerly, this...

Jewelry Appraisal Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Jewelry Appraisal Expert Witness | California

This highly qualified and experience gemologist is a Graduate Gemologist (GG) from the Gemological Institute of America and an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) with the American Society Appraisers. He is one of the few Master Gemologist Appraisers in the U.S. He has served as an expert witness in many high profile cases and observes the Code of Ethics of the American Society of Appraisers and...

Erik Volk, MAView profile

ID: 471024

Mr. Erik Volk, MA

Mr. Karl Erik Volk has over 35 years of experience in the fields of Forensic Accounting and Economics. He earned his BS in Business Administration, Accounting, and Finance from the University of California Berkeley, and his MA in Economics from the University of San Francisco. Formerly, this expert served as a Financial Economist at the Udinsky Group, Inc. and as a Senior Managing Economist at...

Station Valuation and Broadcast Station Economics Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Station Valuation and Broadcast Station Economics Expert Witness | California

This station valuation and broadcast station economics expert has been working in the media and entertainment industry for over 40 years. He studied Radio and Television at Ithaca College prior to receiving his M.B.A. with a concentration in Finance from American University. He is a former Founding Partner of DES Associates, where he worked for nearly a decade providing appraisal and acquisition...

Bridget Rebecca BrandonView profile

ID: 596211

Ms. Bridget Rebecca Brandon

Ms. Bridget Brandon has decades of experience in both Marketing and the Equine Industry. She earned her BFA from Southern Methodist University. Today, this expert is licensed as a General Lines Agent in Texas. Formerly, this expert served as the Marketing Director of Card Services at Verizon and as the Business Development Manager at Dillon Gage. Currently, this expert is the Owner and Principal...

Art/Furniture Appraisal Expert Witness | TexasView profile

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Art/Furniture Appraisal Expert Witness | Texas

For more than 25 years, this expert has been engaged in the appraisal of colonial to contemporary silver, furniture, ceramics, maps, and paintings. She graduated from the University of Texas and completed postgraduate studies with a Christies-associated program at the Royal College of Art in London. She has appraised collections for the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Marriott Bermuda, and the...

Holly S Sharp, CFE, CPAView profile

ID: 698349

Mrs. Holly S Sharp, CFE, CPA

Holly Sharp has 40 years of experience in the field of Accounting and Forensic Services. She earned her BS in Business Management from Tulane University and her MS in Tax Accounting from the University of New Orleans. Today, this expert is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Fraud Examiner, and also Certified in Financial Forensics. Currently, this expert is a Shareholder and the Director...

Forensic Appraisal Expert Witness | New YorkView profile

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Forensic Appraisal Expert Witness | New York

This valuation expert currently runs a New York firm of appraisers that provide forensic valuations of residential belongings, office contents, and fine art. He is an Accredited Senior Appraiser designated by the American Society of Appraisers and has been appraising since 1984. The expert sits on the International Board of Governors of the ASA and is also a Member of the Royal Institute of...

Juli Marie SaitzView profile

ID: 6278199

Ms. Juli Marie Saitz

Ms. Juli M. Saitz has 25 years of experience in Forensic Analysis and Forensic Accounting. She earned her BS in Accounting from New York University Leonard N. Stern School of Business. Today, this expert is certified as an Accredited Business Valuation. Formerly, this expert served as the Senior Managing Director at Ankura Consulting Group, as the Managing Director and as the Director at FTI...

Real Estate Appraisal Expert Witness | GeorgiaView profile

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Real Estate Appraisal Expert Witness | Georgia

This expert has been a property valuation and appraisal consultant since 1974. He has completed valuation and consulting assignments for federal, state and local governments and agencies, public and private companies, lending institutions, trust departments, and individuals. He is nationally recognized as an appraiser of large land tracts.

James Anthony Stavros, CFF, CPA, MBAView profile

ID: 6278856

Mr. James Anthony Stavros, CFF, CPA, MBA

Mr. James Anthony Stavros has 38 years of experience in Economics. He earned his BS in Business Administration from Widener University and his MBA from Rider University. Today, this expert is Certified in Financial Forensics by the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants and licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in Pennsylvania. Formerly, this expert served as the...

Business Valuation and Economic Damages Expert Witness | TexasView profile

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Business Valuation and Economic Damages Expert Witness | Texas

This expert on Economic Damages has over 35+ years of experience in calculating damages and performing business valuations. He obtained his BA in Economics, his MBA in Accounting and Finance, and his JD from Tulane University. He is a certified CPA, Senior Appraiser, and Business Appraiser and certified in Financial Forensics and Business Valuation. He is a member of the American Institute of...

Patricia Leigh Pacey, PhDView profile

ID: 6279118

Dr. Patricia Leigh Pacey, PhD

Dr. Patricia L. Pacey has 49 years of experience in the field of Economics. She earned both her BA in Mathematics and her Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Florida. Formerly, this expert served as an Assistant for Planning and Budget at J. Hillis Miller Health Center, as an Economics Professor for The University of Colorado System and, as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Colorado...

Real Estate Valuation Expert Witness | MissouriView profile

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Real Estate Valuation Expert Witness | Missouri

This expert has over 40 years full-time real estate appraising experience involving all types of properties. He is a licensed Real Estate Broker in KS and MO and a licensed Gneral Real Propert Appraiser in KS, MO, and CO. Additionally, he is an instructor for CLE appraisal and real estate classes in 7 states. He recently conducted a CLE course titled "Handling Eminent Domain Cases in Missouri and...

James Taylor Schmid, ABV, CFF, CPAView profile

ID: 6328744

Mr. James Taylor Schmid, ABV, CFF, CPA

Mr. James T. Schmid has over 23 years of experience in the fields of Accounting, Business Valuation, and Fraud. He earned his BS in Engineering from Oakland University and his MBA in Accounting and Finance from Ross School of Business. Today, this expert is Accredited in Business Valuation and Certified in Financial Forensics by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a...

Real Estate Appraisal Expert Witness | FloridaView profile

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Real Estate Appraisal Expert Witness | Florida

This real estate appraiser and advisor is the principal of a real estate valuation and consulting firm in the Jacksonville, Florida area. He has over 40 years experience in the commercial real estate field including appraisal, consulting, litigation support, expert witness testimony, development and construction management disciplines.

Barbara C. Luna, CFE, CPA, CVA, PhDView profile

ID: 6405938

Dr. Barbara C. Luna, CFE, CPA, CVA, PhD

Dr. Barbara C. Luna has () years of experience in Accounting and Litigation. She earned her BA in Physics from Wellesley College, her MS, and Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University. Today, this expert is a Certified Public Accountant by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, a Certified Fraud Examiner by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and a Certified...

Valuation and Economic Damages Expert Witness | IllinoisView profile

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Valuation and Economic Damages Expert Witness | Illinois

This highly qualified expert has provided valuation and corporate finance consulting services since 1987. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and he is a member of several prestigious associations including the Healthcare Financial Management Association and the American Society of Appraisers. He previously worked as the Senior Managing Director of American Appraisal Associates Inc where...

Richard John Roddewig, CRE, JD, MAIView profile

ID: 6408042

Mr. Richard John Roddewig, CRE, JD, MAI

Mr. Richard J. Roddewig has 49 years of experience in Appraisal and Valuation. He earned his BA in Government and History from the University of Notre Dame and his MA from the University of Chicago, and his JD from the University of Chicago Law School. Today, this expert is licensed as a Real Estate Managing Broker in the state of Illinois and licensed as a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser...

Auction Law Expert Witness | OhioView profile

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Auction Law Expert Witness | Ohio

This highly-qualified expert received his BA in mathematics from Ohio State University. He is certified in CAGA appraisal and is a designated contract auction specialist. He is active in his field as a member of the National Auctioneers Association. He was formerly an instructor at Columbus State Community College and the director of the Ohio Auctioneers Association. Currently, he serves as an...

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Robert Alan Taylor, CPA, MBAView profile

ID: 6767216

Mr. Robert Alan Taylor, CPA, MBA

Mr. Robert A. Taylor has 39 years of experience in Accounting. He earned his BS in Accounting from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and his MBA in Finance from San Diego State University. Today this expert is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in the state of California. Formerly, this expert served at Brodshatzer, Wallace, Spoon & Yip as a Manager of Accounting and then...

Wine Appraisals and Identification Expert Witness | ConnecticutView profile

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Wine Appraisals and Identification Expert Witness | Connecticut

This expert has over 20 years of experience in the wine appraisal industry. He earned his BA from Dartmouth College and holds several certifications including Accredited Senior Appraiser, Wine Specialist, Sommelier, and the Art of Sabrage. He is very active in his field as a member of several professional societies including the American Society of Appraisers, the Uniform Standards of...

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Rick ShaferView profile

ID: 79355

Mr. Rick Shafer

This expert has over 14 years of experience as a professional appraiser. He earned his BA at Iowa State University and is a Certified Real Estate Appraiser in Iowa and Missouri. He is active in his field as a member of the Realtors Land Institute as well as the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. He currently serves as an appraiser at an agricultural appraisal firm in Iowa.

Auction Sales & Theory and Property Appraisal Expert Witness | New YorkView profile

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Auction Sales & Theory and Property Appraisal Expert Witness | New York

This accomplished expert in appraisal review and auction theory earned his AAS from Erie Community College and his JD from SUNY Buffalo. Today, he is a certified equipment appraiser and auctioneer and has expertise in asset recovery solutions, with a focus in the sale of commercial and industrial property, including machinery and metal fabrication, plastics, pharmaceutical, and wood related...

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Michael LadyView profile

ID: 9115

Mr. Michael Lady

This expert has been in the commercial real estate valuation industry for over 45 years. He obtained his BS in business administration from Ball State University. This expert is a certified general appraiser in seven states, and he also holds a real estate broker license in the state of Indiana. Additionally, he is a member of numerous organizations, including the American Society of Appraising...

Machinery & Equipment Appraisals Expert Witness | TexasView profile

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Machinery & Equipment Appraisals Expert Witness | Texas

This highly-qualified general and operation manager has 30 years of experience. He earned his AAS in business management from Champlain College and is certified in health, safety, and environmental training for landfill operations. He is also a certified machinery and equipment appraiser and certified equipment broker. Formerly, he held positions as the Texas landfill operations manager and...

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Richard CollinsView profile

ID: 17368

Mr. Richard Collins

This toy industry marketing and licensing expert has over two decades of experience in the field. He formerly served in Sales and Distribution Roles for Good Humor Ice Cream, as the Director of the Food Division at Unilever and as the Chief Operating Officer at Golden Books Family Entertainment. Currently, this expert serves as the Chairman of a New Jersey based food and beverage product company...

Automobile, Motorcycle, Watercraft, and Light Aircraft Appraisal Expert Witness | FloridaView profile

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Automobile, Motorcycle, Watercraft, and Light Aircraft Appraisal Expert Witness | Florida

This well-qualified expert received his BS in hospitality management from Nova SouthEastern University and his MBA from Barry University. He is a member of the American Society of Appraisers, Antique Automobile Club of America, Sports Car Club of America, and Veteran Motor Car Club of America. He has been involved in the collector car and restoration hobby for over 50 years and has formerly...

Robert FennelView profile

ID: 45004

Mr. Robert Fennel

This expert has 27 years of experience in residential and commercial appraising. He holds a Certified General Appraiser license in the State of Maryland and is an SRA member of the Appraisal Institute. Prior to his position as President of a Real Estate Service Firm, he was an Appraiser/ Realtor at Bohman Realty Inc, where he developed hand on experience in providing valuations in Maryland for...

Automotive Damage Analysis and Automotive Appraisal Expert Witness | OklahomaView profile

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Automotive Damage Analysis and Automotive Appraisal Expert Witness | Oklahoma

This highly qualified expert has extensive experience in diminished value and the post-repair inspection of vehicles. He ensures vehicles are restored to their pre-accident condition in terms of fitness and functionality, and he specializes in determining the loss of value to properly and improperly repaired vehicles. He obtained his BA in management from Oklahoma State University, before...

Michael ChicorelliView profile

ID: 46219

Mr. Michael Chicorelli

This highly qualified expert has extensive experience in the appraisals of residential and commercial property including office buildings, warehouses, and apartment buildings. In addition, he is a Certified General Appraiser in Maryland, Virginia, District of Columbia and Delaware. Formerly, he held roles as Senior Appraiser at Valbridge, Lipman Frizzell & Mitchell. Currently, he is Partner at a...

Art Appraisal, Analysis of Damage, and Authorship Expert Witness | New YorkView profile

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Art Appraisal, Analysis of Damage, and Authorship Expert Witness | New York

This highly-qualified expert has over 35 years of experience as an art appraiser and dealer. He specializes in American and European 19th and 20th century paintings and drawings. He earned his BA in English from Texas Tech University and his MA in art history from the University of Chicago. This expert is certified in American art by the Appraisers Association of America, an organization he is...

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Elizabeth HarringtonView profile

ID: 46538

Ms. Elizabeth Harrington

This highly qualified expert has 40 years of experience in art brokerage and consulting, and she specializes in post-war, modern, and contemporary fine art. She obtained her BS in studio art and art history, before beginning her career in the industry. She formerly served as the co-director of the Kaaterskill Fine Arts Gallery and as the director of development at the Catskill Mountain...

Appraisal Expert Witness FAQs

What is the role of an appraisal expert witness in a legal case?

An appraisal expert witness provides objective evaluations of property value, often used in disputes involving real estate, business assets, or personal property.

In what types of cases can an appraisal expert witness be beneficial?

Appraisal experts are crucial in cases involving real estate disputes, divorce settlements, insurance claims, tax assessments, and bankruptcy proceedings.

Can an appraisal expert witness handle different types of properties?

Yes. Appraisal experts specialize in various areas such as residential, commercial, industrial properties, and even personal or business assets.

How does an appraisal expert witness determine the value of a property?

They use established methodologies including market comparison, income capitalization, and cost approach to determine a property's fair market value.

What subspecialties exist within the field of appraisal expertise?

Subspecialties include real estate appraisal, business valuation, machinery & equipment appraisal, and personal property appraisal.

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