There are several situations where Expert Witness testimony is required following a valuation of assets: Divorce, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, IRS Dispute, Partnership Dissolution, Eminent Domain and others. The primary reason for expert witness testimony is to fully support a credible analysis and opinion of value. Our appraisers adhere to the code of ethics and are advocates of the appraisal alone. This allows our testimony to withstand a Daubert challenge, saving you money in expert witness fees.
Our Appraisers and Analysts are:
- Educated and Certified
- Well Prepared and Thorough
- Professional in Attitude and Appearance
- Trained and Knowledgeable about the Subject Matter
- Unbiased, Credible and Honest
Our Appraisers and Analysts will:
- Adhere to the USPAP requirements for the presentation of an oral report.
- Ensure that the appraisal is accurate, thorough, complete and unbiased.
- Work as a team with our client’s attorney through open and clear communication.
- Inform our client’s attorney of pertinent appraisal terminology, theory and techniques.
- Provide our client’s attorney with the questions the attorney should ask to ensure that the expert’s appraisal is presented fairly and effectively.
- Supply our client’s attorney with a list of cross-examination questions to ask the opposition’s expert appraiser.
What Qualifies an Expert Witness?
Federal Rule of Evidence 702 governs expert witnesses. To qualify a witness as an “expert,” the proponent must show that the witness has scientific, technical, “or other specialized knowledge” that will assist the trier of fact in understanding the evidence or in determining a fact at issue. The witness must be qualified as an expert “by knowledge, skill, experience, training or education.”
