Expert Witness Testimony
The Appraisal Station offers a full range of Real Estate Appraisal services, with experience in many types of property. We are also experienced in litigation support and expert witness services. Clients who have used our expert testimony services include homeowners and attorneys. In many cases, our independent, supportable analysis has allowed clients to settle cases without going to court.
An appraiser must remain unbiased in performing an appraisal of a property. But we can consult with you and advise you about the relative strength of an appraisal presented by opposing parties. We can also perform additional research and analysis to support or discredit assumptions or conclusions. The Benefits of Expert Witness Testimony Expert witnesses are individuals who have specialized knowledge and experience in a particular field that is relevant to the case at hand. Their testimony can provide valuable insight into the facts and issues at stake, helping to inform the court’s decision or provide clarity to a complicated legal issue. The use of expert witness testimony can provide several benefits.
First, expert witnesses provide an independent and impartial perspective on the facts and issues of the case. This can be especially useful in cases involving complex scientific or technical issues that the court may not be familiar with.
Second, the testimony of an expert witness can help to clarify the facts and issues at stake, providing a clearer understanding of the legal issues at play.
Third, expert witnesses can provide a persuasive argument in support of a particular party’s case. Finally, the testimony of an expert witness can be used to bolster a party’s credibility in the eyes of the court.
In sum, expert witness testimony can be a powerful tool for attorneys and litigants in a variety of legal proceedings. By providing an independent and impartial perspective, clarifying the facts
Some examples of issues we have experience with include:
Valuation of "stigmatized" property
Valuation as of a date in the past
Valuation for condemnation and eminent domain cases
Effect on value of properties with history of flood
Estate settlement
Effect on value caused by insect infestation
Valuation for divorce, partnership, taxation issues etc.
With our experience and proven track record we are ready to take on any type of appraisal assignment and our appraisal values stand up under the most severe scrutiny.
To help ensure your assets are valued correctly The Appraisal Station has over 20 years of experience and 5 designations behind each report. This appraiser is also experienced in Expert Witness Testimony, should the need arise.
Affiliations - The Appraisal Institute; former American Society of Appraisers and the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers, Department of Real Estate, Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers and the National Association of Realtors.
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