Commercial Real Estate Expert Witnesses

Commercial real estate expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on commercial real estate. The commercial real estate expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Appraisal & Valuation, Banking, Dispute Resolution, Financial, Fraud, Property Management, Real Estate, and Real Estate Appraiser.

Renee A Engelen, Broker, CCRM, CHA

HRH Real Estate Services Corp

San Rafael, California
Property Management, Real Estate - Leasing, Commercial Real Estate
Licensed California broker with 40 years experience in property management, ownership and leasing HRH specializes in the following services: Leasing Property Management Sales and Acquisitions Contract Negotiations Real Estate Development & Planning Construction/Remodeling Project Management Design Services Consulting​​ ​Repositioning Plans & Processes ​​Cost Management ​​Risk Analysis & Management

Gregory M. Libby, MBA

Libby Consulting, LLC

San Diego, California
Real Estate, Property Management - commercial real estate, lease, REIT, real estate investment trust, triple net, NNN, retail, industrial, office, multifamily, asset management, property management, portfolio, leasing, CoStar, disaster, due diligence, construction, roof, pavement
Mr. Libby has had a 30-year career in commercial real estate and is currently the Principal of Libby Consullting, LLC. He has held senior leadership positions with Hughes Marino, Realty Income Corporation, Islands Restaurants, and Wall Street Property Company. Greg has experience with retail, industrial, office, and agricultural real estate. Mr. Libby is a licensed Real Estate Broker in California (DRE #011252760), holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Economics, and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA). Greg is qualified to consult or serve as an expert witness on a wide variety of commercial real estate and facilities matters including but not limited to the REIT industry and practices, asset management, budgeting, capital expense planning/management, construction, corporate real estate, development/redevelopment, disaster planning and response, due diligence, facilities management, financial modeling, lease abstraction, lease administration, lease agreements, leasing, NNN ...

Eric Schneider

Real Estate Appraiser Expert Witness

Schneider Valuation Consultants Inc

San Diego, California
Appraisal & Valuation, Real Estate Appraiser - Automobile Dealerships, Real Estate Valuation, Trusts & Estates, Commercial Real Estate, Residential Real Estate, Utilities Appraisal, Construction Damages, Retail Real Estate, Eminent Domain, Shopping Center/Mall Real Estate
Principal of Schneider Valuation Consultants, Inc., a real estate valuation firm specializing in real estate appraisals and appraisal reviews for litigation support. Extensive valuation and consulting experience related to the appraisal of commercial and residential real estate throughout the United States, as well as expertise in forensic appraisal review. The focus of my work involves litigation and disputed real estate matters, including eminent domain, assessment appeal, construction defect, and lease renewals (including ground leases), among others. My assignments also involve complex issues related to property rights, including the valuation of the fee simple, leased fee, and leasehold interests; easement interests; partial interests; and partial acquisitions. Clients include government agencies, law firms, corporations, and private clients. As an active member of the valuation community, I've served on various committees and boards related to the appraisal profession, incl...

Gary M. Broidis, MBA

Atlantic Commercial Group, Inc.

Delray Beach, Florida
Real Estate, Dispute Resolution - Partnerships, Commercial Real Estate, Landlord/Tenant Disputes, Operating Agreements, Dispositions, Acquisitions, Site Plans, Property Valuations, Real Estate Contracts
Mr. Broidis is an expert witness with regard to all facets of the commercial real estate industry and has been used by many local, regional and national law firms to assist with their litigation matters. A full resume and list of past assignments will be provided upon request. Mr. Broidis also founded Atlantic Commercial Group, a Delray Beach-based commercial real estate brokerage and development company in 2000 and has since been the recipient of many awards and accolades as well as being ranked as one of the top 20 commercial real estate firms in South Florida. Gary has been and continues to be involved in all aspects of land acquisition and development, property acquisitions and dispositions along with leasing and brokerage activities for retail, office, medical and industrial properties. Additional activities include exclusive tenant representation for national and regional office tenants and retailers. Gary is also a property owner of a diverse collection of real estate assets ...

Jeffrey Miller, MAI, AI-GRS, CCIM, ASA

Complex Valuations, Portfolios, Damages, Defaults

Southern Skyline Valuations

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...

Michael F Richards

Manhattan, Montana
Banking, Fraud - Bank Practices and Procedures, Banking Industry Standards, Bank Operations, Bank Policies, Bank Regulations and Law, Lending, Lender Liability, Loan Documentation, Bankruptcy, Bank Fraud, Commercial Real Estate and Mortgages, Bank Credit Administration and Credit Policy Issues
Mr. Richards has more than 34 years of banking experience in all aspect of banking. His experience as a Founder, President, and Director of two De-novo banks and heading up a work-out department for a regional bank give the client and attorney a behinds the scene understanding of banks. He has extensive experience in lending, lender liability, banking operations, regulatory oversight, policies, procedures, documentation, and standards of banking practice. In 2009 he began his consulting and expert witness career, serving both plaintiffs and defendants. He has qualified and testified at trial in state and federal courts as an expert witness. He has also testified as an expert witness in a white collar federal criminal case. He serves clients nationally and has represented clients in 38 states since beginning his expert witness career. He has been retained in over 120 cases as an expert witness.

Michael B Vaughn

Golden Age Advisory, LLC

Las Vegas, Nevada
Financial, Real Estate - Mortgage, Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, HUD FHA, Multifamily, Commercial Real Estate, Seniors Housing, Partnerships, Suitability, Valuation, GSA, EB5, LIHTC
Expert on issues related to commercial mortgage banking, real estate partnerships and investment suitability, Valuation of closely held businesses and partnerships. Seniors Housing including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, HUD FHA Multifamily, Healthcare, Public and Section 8 Housing, EB5 Investments, residential Cooperatives,. Expert Witness experience includes financial and document analysis, report preparation, deposition, assistance in deposition and cross examination of opposing witnesses, and Federal and State Supreme Court testimony . Mr. Vaughn served as Director of the Office of Residential Care Facilities, part of the Office of Healthcare Programs in the Office of Housing in the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Mr. Vaughn was directly responsible for origination and asset management activities related to the $20 billion portfolio of Section 232 Insured Mortgages on Skilled Nursing and As...

Michael B Vaughn

Golden Age Advisory, LLC

New York
Financial, Real Estate - Mortgage, Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, HUD FHA, Multifamily, Commercial Real Estate, Seniors Housing, Partnerships, Suitability, Valuation, GSA, EB5, LIHTC
Expert on issues related to commercial mortgage banking, real estate partnerships and investment suitability, Valuation of closely held businesses and partnerships. Seniors Housing including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, HUD FHA Multifamily, Healthcare, Public and Section 8 Housing, EB5 Investments, residential Cooperatives,. Expert Witness experience includes financial and document analysis, report preparation, deposition, assistance in deposition and cross examination of opposing witnesses, and Federal and State Supreme Court testimony . Mr. Vaughn served as Director of the Office of Residential Care Facilities, part of the Office of Healthcare Programs in the Office of Housing in the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Mr. Vaughn was directly responsible for origination and asset management activities related to the $20 billion portfolio of Section 232 Insured Mortgages on Skilled Nursing and As...

Gary Stoley

Credit Risk and Lending

Gary Stoley Credit Risk Advisory Services

Trafford, Pennsylvania
Banking - Credit Risk, underwriting, forensic loan fraud, lending policy/procedures, commercial real estate, working capital line of credit, asset based and secured financing, indirect auto, home equity, mortgage, agriculture, farm, foreclosure, collections, regulator enforcement actions, board governance
My background includes 33 years as a federal regulator, five additional years as a contractor with that regulator,eight years of consulting with banks and credit unions and six years as an expert witness. I specialize in evaluation of credit risk and credit related functions. I have extensive experience in community banks and credit unions, mid size banks, and considerable experience in the largest banks in the country. I am available for credit/lending related expert witness work in the menu of items listed above. This includes the cradle to grave life cycle of credit: Policy, procedures, staffing/expertise, underwriting, credit administration, risk management, reporting/MIS, problem loan management/collections, foreclosure/repossession, mortgage assistance programs and collateral/appraisal management. I am experienced in forensic credit related fraud identification, investigation/documentation, referrals to FBI/DOJ/OCC authorities and depositions. I have extensively evaluated int...

Russ A. Gressett, MAI

TGC Realty Counselors, LLC

Houston, Texas
Real Estate Appraiser, Appraisal & Valuation - Valuation, appraisal, MAI, commercial real estate, eminent domain, zoning, financing, rent, rental rate, market value, partnership, leasing, loan, acquisition, bankruptcy, partnership dispute, divorce, estate, taxes, lost profits
Mr. Gressett's experience includes 36+ years in commercial real estate consulting, valuation, brokerage and construction / development. His academic experience includes a strong background in land economics and real estate finance. Mr. Gressett's industry experience in commercial real estate appraisal, appraisal review, brokerage, mortgage underwriting due diligence and construction / development has been gained in the major real estate markets of the United States, but mostly in the Texas markets. Mr. Gressett regularly consults with attorneys, corporations and individuals on complex commercial litigation issues. As a result, he has varied experience in dispute resolution and litigation support as an expert witness through involvement in court cases requiring real estate consulting and valuation, brokerage and development expertise. Mr. Gressett's experience has also enabled him to be an effective arbitrator as he is uniquely qualified to accommodate parties in resolving market va...

Nick Nicholas, CRE,CCIM,MAI

Nicholas Co.

Dallas, Texas
Real Estate, Real Estate Appraiser - Property Management, Property Owner Standard of Care, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Broker Standards of care, Real Estate Valuation, Commercial Property Leasing, Skyscrapers, Elevators/Escalators, Real Estate Partnerships, Commercial Real Estate Investment
Nick Nicholas entered the real estate profession in 1976 and started his own company in 1978. From 1978 to the present he has been involved in a diversity of real estate activities including sales and leasing, site selection and planning, financing, development, construction, marketing, appraisal and management of office, retail, industrial and other business properties. Mr. Nicholas has developed millions of dollars of office, retail, industrial and residential properties for investment partnerships and has made significant personal real estate investments. Mr. Nicholas is president of Nicholas Co. and is actively engaged in real estate investing, development, brokerage, litigation support and expert witness, counseling and appraisal. Mr. Nicholas also teaches courses he developed for the commercial real estate industry. PROFESSIONAL LICENSE, ASSOCIATIONS AND DESIGNATIONS • Texas Real Estate Broker License • State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License; Texas • State L...