Asa Expert Witnesses

Deerfield Beach, Florida

Gems & Jewelry Appraiser - Gemologist, Jewelry Appraiser, Jewelry Forensics, Diamond Forensics, Watch Appraiser, Diamond Verification, Forensic Appraisal, Jewelry Expert, Antique Jewelry, Gem Identification, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, Post-Loss, Gemstone Enhancement, Gemstone Identification, Appraisal Review, ASA, GIA, XRF Analysis

The World's Most Credentialed Jewelry Appraiser™ Scott Papper, GG, ASA, ARM, CMA, RMV, ISA AM, RGA, IMJVA, AJP, CSMP, CSSP I am a fourth-generation gem and jewelry professional with experience as an independent appraiser, appraisal reviewer, gemologist, pawnbroker, jewelry buyer, broker, consultant, conference presenter, and expert witness. I own and operate an NAJA Accredited and AGA Certified Gemological Laboratory, adhering to recognized professional standards in gemological evaluation. In addition to providing appraisal services for private clients and industry professionals, I have been subcontracted to assist in the valuation of jewelry and watches seized by federal law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Secret Service (USSS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). I am a recognized expert in both civil and federal court, ...

Atlanta, Georgia

Real Estate, Real Estate Appraiser - Involved in estate portfolios, stigma, defaults, damages, environmental contamination, foreclosure, bankruptcy, USPAP issues, leasing, eminent domain, Yellow Book, easements, receiverships, special servicer, CMBS, real estate diminution, ground leases, leaseholds, subleases - ALL types of CRE

* over 33 years specializing in commercial real estate appraising and consulting * Earned MAI designation 26 years ago (1998); Earned AI-GRS 9 year ago (2015) * Testified on value over 40 times for court litigation matters Publications/Seminars Developer of 4 Hour Seminar “Regional & Local Verification Requirements for Yellow Book, USPAP, State Regulations & Various Clients” Author of Appraisal Institute Article, “USPAP 2024: The 1st Update with No End Date”, 1st Qtr. 2024 Newsletter Coauthor of Appraisal Buzz Article, “Drones Take Flight for Appraisals,” Sept. 10, 2019, website Author of Appraisal Institute Article, “USPAP 2018-2019 Provides Clarity and Balance”, 4th Qtr. 2017 Newsletter Author of Appraisal Institute’s “Analyzing Credit Tenant Risk and Commercial Lease Analysis”, 7 Hour Seminar released in 2010 Contributing writer to Appraisal Institute’s “Analyzing Distressed Real Estate” 7 Hour Seminar released in 2009 Teaching AQB Certified USPAP Instructor -The Apprai...