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Insurance Appraisal Expert Witnesses

Insurance appraisal 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 insurance appraisal. The insurance appraisal expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Appraisal & Valuation, Construction, Construction Defects, Dispute Resolution, Gems & Jewelry Appraiser, Insurance, Legal, Personal Property Appraiser, and Property Damage.

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Christopher L. Friedley, CPCU, AIC, SPPA, CPAU

Public Adjuster & Insurance Expert

Christopher L. Friedley Public Adjuster, LLC

Alabama

Insurance - Property Insurance, Insurance Bad Faith, Loss Documentation, Field Inspections, Xactimate Estimating, Insurance Appraisal, Property Claim Disputes, Construction Cost Analysis, Property Damage Assessment, Policy Interpretation, Roofing Claims, Public Adjuster

I’m a licensed public insurance adjuster with over 20 years of experience in first-party property claims handling, including residential, commercial, and catastrophe losses, now the founder of a multi-state public adjusting firm where I advocate for policyholders through detailed damage assessments, policy interpretation, and settlement negotiations. My background includes senior roles with national carriers and independent adjusting firms, managing multimillion-dollar claims and providing litigation support through depositions, mediation, and expert reporting. I’m also a certified appraiser and umpire, offering impartial evaluations in disputed losses. I hold the CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter), AIC (Associate in Claims), and SPPA (Senior Professional Public Adjuster) designations—credentials which reflect advanced expertise in property insurance, ethical claims handling, and complex coverage analysis.

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Mary Peck

Expert in Fine Art and Appraisals

Mary Peck Art Advisory, LLC

Denver, Colorado

Personal Property Appraiser, Appraisal & Valuation - Fine Art, Painting, Sculpture, Prints, Contemporary Art, Impressionist Art, Modern Art, American Art, European Art, Charitable Donation Appraisal, Insurance Appraisal, Insurance Claim, Estate Tax Appraisal, Auctions, Art Advisory, Art Collections, Copyright Infringement, Art

Mary Peck is an art advisor and appraiser with over 25 years of experience in the international art market. She specializes in modern and contemporary (19th-21st century) art in a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, works on paper, prints and multiples, and photography. Mary graduated from Yale University with a B.A. in History of Art. As an expert witness, Mary has testified as a contemporary art expert and appraiser in cases related to insurance claims and copyright infringement. Mary is a Certified Member of the Appraisers Association of America (“AAA”) in the area of Post-War, Contemporary and Emerging Art and Accredited in the area of Impressionist and Modern Art. She has been a member in good standing of the AAA since 2012. Mary is considered a “qualified appraiser” as defined by the IRS for the purposes of estate tax and charitable donation appraisals and is USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) compliant through January 2025. Mary found...

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John G. Minor, CGC, CFM, CAM, WTR, MRSA, MRSR

30+ Year Construction Litigation Consultant

Complete General Contractors, Inc.

Pensacola, Florida

Construction, Construction Defects - Forensic Contruction, Mold Remediation, Stucco Failure, Floodplain Management, Hurricane Damage, Wind Damage, Moisture Intrusion, Property Restoration, Insurance Appraisal, Termite Damage, Construction Litigation, Water Intrusion, Flood Damage, Property Damage Claim, Mold Assessment, Roof Failure, General Contractor

John G. Minor is a licensed General Contractor, forensic construction consultant, insurance appraiser, and expert witness with more than 30 years of experience in commercial and residential construction, large loss property claims, hurricane damage investigations, construction defects, water intrusion, mold assessment, and building envelope failures. He serves as President of Complete General Contractors, Inc., a forensic consulting and construction firm operating throughout the Southeast United States. Mr. Minor has extensive experience providing expert analysis, litigation support, deposition testimony, trial testimony, and forensic investigations involving construction defects, storm damage, insurance disputes, roofing failures, moisture intrusion, fenestration failures, flood-related losses, structural damage, and remediation issues. His work includes complex residential, commercial, industrial, condominium, and coastal properties. He is licensed as a Certified General Contrac...

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Timothy Browne

Construction Forensics Expert Witness

Maverick Mountain Consulting

Hope, Idaho

Construction Defects, Construction - Construction Forensics, Expert Witness, Insurance Appraisal, Insurance Appraiser, Insurance Appraisal Umpire, Building Envelope Analysis, Building Code Analysis, Personal Injury (Construction), Roofing Assessments, Property Loss Analysis, Repair Cost Estimating

Tim began his construction career in the early 1990s working for his family’s insulation company in Michigan. From his teens, he was hands-on—installing insulation, repairing equipment, estimating, and selling. After high school, he worked as a rough carpenter on custom homes before co-founding a general contracting company, with projects ranging from high-end custom homes to large residential and commercial remodels. This exposure gave him a comprehensive understanding of energy-efficient building, structural details, and the importance of clear communication between designers, trades, and owners. In 2005, Tim and his family moved to Phoenix, where he managed projects for a residential and commercial firm before overseeing the final year of construction of a 28,000 sq. ft. home on an 8-acre estate in Paradise Valley. He later became director of operations at a custom tile and hardscape company. Building in Arizona’s harsh desert climate presented Tim with new challenges where cons...

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Caeden Tinklenberg

Licensed property adjuster/appraiser/umpire

Swift Public Adjusters

Iowa

Insurance, Property Damage - risk management, building damage, personal property damage, loss of use, construction, insurance claims, bad faith, insurance appraisal, loss of business income, disaster recovery, building inspections, hail damage, wind damage, roof damage, large loss, homeowners claims, commercial claims, HOA claims, condo claims

I am a multi-state licensed adjuster with a background in light construction and remodeling. I have extensive experience working as a public adjuster, appraiser, and umpire in disputed property damage insurance claims.

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Christopher L. Friedley, CPCU, AIC, SPPA, CPAU

Public Adjuster & Insurance Expert

Christopher L. Friedley Public Adjuster, LLC

Louisiana

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Donald D. Stafford, MBA

Insurance Claims Valuation & Appraisal

Stafford Claims Consulting, LLC

Marshfield, Massachusetts

Insurance, Appraisal & Valuation - Appraiser Personal Property, Personal Property Appraisal, Personal Property Depreciation, Contents Best Practices, Insurance Appraisal, Contents Claims Practice, Contents Depreciation Practices, Contents Estimating, Coverage C Consulting, Contents Subrogation Disputes, Contents Damage Claims, Commercial Contents

My work with insurance property claims related matters for over 30 years has positioned me to speak in an expert capacity regarding the valuation of personal property and commercial contents as related to insurance claims settlement and in other matters requiring valuation expertise. During my career, I have had the opportunity to assist insurance adjusters in the preparation and resolution of well over 1 million contents claims. My education and unique level of experience, accumulated over a career spanning 37 years, has allowed me to develop specialized technical knowledge and skill in contents valuation and insurance claims practice. This enables me to render expert findings, fair and impartial opinions, using research and valuation methods generally accepted in this field of endeavor. Whether in Deposition, Testimony at Trial, or in Written Report for the consideration of the court, I deliver an objective analysis and evaluation of the evidence presented in any particular cas...

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Darrick O'Day

Insurance Appraiser

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Insurance, Dispute Resolution - Insurance Appraisal, Storm Damage Claims, Property Claims, Insurance Umpire, Insurance Claim Review, Construction Estimates, Public Insurance Adjusting, Storm Damage Estimates, Construction Estimates

Darrick O'Day brings over 25 years of experience in construction and trades, coupled with more than 15 years in handling insurance, construction, and property-related claims. Over the past 8 years, he has specialized in insurance appraisals. Licensed as a Public Adjuster and previously holding the title of a Minnesota Qualified Builder, Darrick possesses a comprehensive understanding of residential and commercial property construction. His expertise extends to a detailed and intricate knowledge of the insurance claims process, varying from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and includes a robust understanding of insurance appraisal policy interpretations, statutory provisions, regulations, and relevant case law. Darrick’s approach to insurance appraisals emphasizes evidence-based fact gathering with expert-level presentation of information. An excellent property insurance appraiser, he understands the nuances of damages, estimating, logic and reasoning, the flaws in opposing arguments, ...

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Christopher L. Friedley, CPCU, AIC, SPPA, CPAU

Public Adjuster & Insurance Expert

Christopher L. Friedley Public Adjuster, LLC

Ocean Springs, Mississippi

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Timothy Browne

Construction Forensics Expert Witness

Maverick Mountain Consulting

Montana

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Caeden Tinklenberg

Licensed property adjuster/appraiser/umpire

Swift Public Adjusters

Omaha, Nebraska

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Gina Farmer, RGA, RMV, AiS-GJV, G.G. GIA, MLS

Jewelry Valuation, Appraisal & Expert Witness- GIA

Gem Facets Appraisal

Dallas, Texas

Gems & Jewelry Appraiser, Legal - jewelry appraisal, jewelry valuation, litigation consulting, appraisal review, insurance appraisal, diamond valuation, estate valuation, watch appraisal, gemology, colored stone valuation, expert witness, divorce appraisal, probate appraisal, divorce valuation

Gina Farmer is a Jewelry Valuation, Appraisal Review, and Expert Witness specialist with expertise in disputed jewelry valuations, appraisal methodology, insurance claims, estate and probate matters, divorce proceedings, authenticity issues, and related litigation. She provides independent analysis and expert opinions concerning the valuation, identification, authenticity, and appraisal of fine jewelry, diamonds, colored gemstones, watches, and other luxury assets. As Founder and Owner of Gem Facets Jewelry Appraisal, Ms. Farmer performs valuation assignments for insurance replacement, fair market value, estate tax, probate, charitable contribution, equitable distribution, liquidation, and other purposes. She works with attorneys, fiduciaries, trustees, accountants, insurers, and private clients to develop well-supported opinions of value based on recognized appraisal principles, market research, and industry standards. Some of Ms. Farmer’s work involves appraisal review and criti...