Fish Expert Witnesses

Nokomis, Florida

Machinery & Technical Appraiser, Appraisal & Valuation - solar, Quarry, Landfill, mining, water, Foreclosure, bankruptcy, damages, estate, marine, Fish, greenhouse, food, machinery, equipment, Cost Segregation, trust, tax, waste, flood

Dan Boring CRE® MAI ARA ASA has 30+ years of experience in the valuation, analysis, acquisition & disposition of institutional investment-grade real estate & machinery & equipment (M&E) on both a national & international levels. He holds the position of senior vice president at Kidder Mathews Valuation Advisory Services, working within the Agribusiness, Land & Natural Resources group, the M&E group, the Litigation Support Services Group & the Marine Services group. The Agribusiness, Land & Natural Resources group focuses on agricultural cropland, permanent plantings, food processing, bottling, cold storage, nurseries, greenhouses, hydroponics, feed mix operations, vineyards, wineries, fish farms, water rights, wind & solar energy, quarries, landfills, transfer stations, waste management & mining. Dan possesses extensive experience in USPAP-compliant machinery & equipment valuations & cost segregation studies across a broad range of industries, including food processing, agricultu...

Miami, Florida

Animals, Environmental - Aquaculture, Marine Biology, Marine Ecology, Ecosystem Management, Environmental Impacts, Fisheries, Biology, Ecology, Ecosystem Dynamics, Fish , Fish Biology, Ichthyology, Aquaculture Business, Fish Health, Husbandry, Animal Welfare, Food Security, Marine Chemistry

Charles J. McGuigan, PhD, is a marine biologist and ecologist with specialized expertise in aquaculture, fisheries science, and ecosystem dynamics. He combines a strong academic foundation with extensive experience developing and managing large-scale commercial projects in the marine sector. His background includes leading the design and implementation of hatchery and grow-out facilities, overseeing complex logistics for live animal transport, and guiding companies through permitting, regulatory, and operational challenges. In addition to his technical and managerial expertise, Dr. McGuigan has a proven track record of securing multimillion-dollar fundraising commitments, cultivating partnerships with universities, non-profit organizations, and government agencies to advance marine science and aquaculture innovation. Areas of expertise: Marine Biology & Ecology – Extensive background in the physiology, reproduction, and ecological interactions of marine fishes and invertebrates. A...