Disclosure Expert Witnesses

Monrovia, California

Real Estate, Construction Defects - Construction Defects, Real Estate Broker, Home Inspectors, Fiduciary Duty, Disclosure, Buyer Representative, Responsible, Testimony, Landscaping, Fraud, Diminution-in-Value, Contracts, Standards of Care, Trial Strategy, Commissions, CAR - CA Asso. of Realtors, NAR - National Asso. of Realtors, Inspections, Elder Abuse, Consultation

Former Commercial Broker with Grubb & Ellis, and Pacific International. Areas of Expertise include, but not limited to the following. Real Estate: Standards of Care, Fiduciary Duty, Disclosure, Commissions, Representation, Dual Agency, Contracts, Diminution-in-Value, CAR and or NAR disputes, Consultation, Fraud, Real-Estate Elder-Abuse. Trial Strategy: Know whether to settle, rather than fail a client whose case lacks merit; Residential, multi-residential, commercial, and industrial real estate physical inspections and inspecors; Condominium Parcel and Tract Maps: Construction and Design Consulting Service; Construction Defects; Design/Build process; California Building, and ADA Codes; Landscaping; Water Intrusion. Trial and Arbitration Testimony in Superior Court, AAA and JAMS, initiated in 2002. Expert witness testimony and litigation consulting services include site investigation, contract disputes, plus all that a case requires. Licenses and Certifications: California Real...

Irvine, California

Real Estate, Premises Liability - Property management, brokerage, agent, apartment, commercial, HOA, slip and fall, premises liability, maintenance, standards of care, disclosure, owner and broker disclosure, personal injury, mold, bedbugs, water intrusion, health and safety, fiduciary duty, fraud, receivership

Currently active as the Senior Vice President of Asset Management Services for Kidder Mathews: one of the largest commercial and property management brokerage firms in the western United States. In excess of seventy million square feet of assets under management. Serves as an expert witness in property management, standards of care, brokerage, owner and agent disclosure, premises liability, water intrusion, mold, bedbugs, personal injury, health and safety, fiduciary duty, and most all aspects of the real estate industry.

San Marcos, California

Real Estate, Banking - Mortgage Lending, Standard of Care, Compliance, TILA/RESPA Regulation, Disclosure, HAMP/Modification, Foreclosure, Underwriting, Residential, Loan Servicing, Real Estate/Mortgage Fraud, Financial Elder Abuse, CA DRE/NMLS Licensing

I have been in the mortgage industry for over 30 years, serving as a loan officer, branch manager, and area vice president. During this time, I have developed a strong base of knowledge and experience in many areas of the mortgage industry. On the origination end, this includes application, disclosure, processing, underwriting, appraisal, & funding. On the servicing end, this includes payment servicing, escrow accounts, modification, HAMP, and foreclosure. I am able to study a case file quickly and thoroughly, and establish a defensible opinion. My writing skills yield a strong written report. And, my public speaking and discussion skills present well in deposition and trial.

Boulder, Colorado

Banking, Financial - Lending and Collections, Workout Expert, Lending Practices and Procedures, Consideration, Bank Agreements, Lender Liability, Good Faith/Fair Dealing, Disclosure, Hidden Asset, Credit Underwriting

Charles Holmes started his career with the U.S. Treasury Department before moving into commercial and consumer lending. He co-founded two de novo banks in Boulder, Co. The first was started in 1995, went public in 1999, and later sold to a large regional bank. In 2011, he started another bank which sold in 2016. Both banks had rapid growth and success. Holmes spent much of his banking career managing credit issues and collection efforts. He was chairman of loan committee approving up to $12Million per credit relationship. He has been involved in structuring and collecting relationships up to $50Million. Holmes has always taken great pride in working through the myriad of collection issues and learned firsthand the pitfalls banks and borrowers make when trying to protect themselves under stressful situations. The outcome of these conflicts can be damaging, whether one side, or both, act improperly. His 40 years of hands-on experience has made him an exceptional and confident expert...

Las Vegas, Nevada

Real Estate, Property Management - Standard of Care, Fiduciary Duties, Agency, Seller Disclosure Obligations, Buyer Due Diligence, Purchase Contracts, Broker Responsibilities, N.A.R. Code of Ethics, Negligence, Fraud, Leases, Reasonable Skill & Care, Property Management, Cyberfraud, Real Estate Finance, Disclosure, Leases, Regulatory Compliance, Premises Liability

Acted as an expert witness and non-testifying consultant in 40+ cases in the past 6 years on behalf of Plaintiffs and Defendants. 39 + years of real estate experience. California real estate broker since 1987. Nevada broker-salesman since 1999. Nevada real estate educator for 25+ years. Authored 55+ Nevada Real Estate Division-approved continuing education courses. Presented 4,000+ live classroom Nevada real estate continuing education courses representing 12,000+ classroom hours. Approved by the Nevada Real Estate Division to instruct pre-licensing, continuing education, and post-licensing education courses. Approved by the State of Nevada Commission on Post-Secondary Education to instruct online Nevada pre-licensing courses. Extensive historical, practical knowledge, and understanding of the practices of the Nevada Real Estate Division and rulings of the Nevada Real Estate Commission. Attended 400+ Nevada Real Estate Commission disciplinary hearings and have occasionally...

Hawthorne, New Jersey

Real Estate, Business Operations - Real Estate Brokerage Management, Brokerage Agreements, Real Estate Contracts, Agency, Fiduciary Duties, Compliance, Disclosure, Code of Ethics, Due Diligence, Real Estate Education, Agent Supervision Training & Recruiting, Fair Housing, Agent Misconduct, Broker Malpractice, Real Estate Fraud

Jane Ryan provides clarity on complex residential real estate disputes through deep expertise in brokerage operations, compliance, and agent conduct. Her background includes leadership roles as a Brokerage Leader, Compliance Officer, and Transaction Manager, along with more than 20 years of experience training over 1,000 agents in agency law, contracts, negotiation, and disclosure. She is currently licensed as a Broker in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, and has previously held licenses in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia. Having managed offices with over 100 agents and serving as Broker of Record within a 400-agent network, Jane brings both hands-on and supervisory insight into industry standards of care. She is also experienced in providing courtroom testimony, offering clear, unbiased analysis of brokerage practices and professional conduct to assist counsel, judges, and juries in understanding complex real estate matters. New Jersey Real Estate Broker | New Jers...

YORK, South Carolina

Banking, Real Estate - commercial loans, residential mortgages, mortgage loan servicing, predatory lending, truth in lending, RESPA, debt collection, underwriting, consumer protection, USPAP compliance, appraisal review, lending operations, foreclosures, disclosure, due diligence, lender liability, risk

Former Senior Vice President with over 20 years of experience in bank lending, cash management, and operations. Deep expertise in banking practices, including commercial and consumer lending, deposit accounts, and mortgage loan servicing. Certified in credit risk. Also, a Certified Residential Appraiser. Retained as an expert witness in over 260 matters nationwide. Engagements have involved banking-related issues, including loan underwriting, mortgage servicing, predatory lending, lender liability, debt collection, truth-in-lending, and consumer protection. Clients include individuals, small businesses, mortgage servicers, and many of the nation’s largest banks. Testified extensively in both federal and state courts, including class actions. Known for clear, credible, and well-supported opinions.