Retrospective Appraisal Expert Witnesses

Palos Verdes Estates, California

Real Estate Appraiser, Real Estate - Real Estate Valuation, Estate Tax Valuation, Investment Real Estate, Retrospective Appraisal, Gift Tax Valuation, Commercial Real Estate, Date of Death Appraisal, Marital Dissolution, Divorce Appraisal, Partition Action, Industrial Real Estate, Partnership Dispute, Trust Dispute, Multi-Family Real Estate, Diminution of Value

Sam Murphy is a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser and licensed Real Estate Broker specializing in the valuation of complex commercial assets throughout Southern California. He provides litigation-grade analysis and expert testimony for high-stakes property disputes, focusing on Trust & Estate Litigation, Partition Actions, and Marital Dissolutions. Dual-Perspective Expertise: Unlike traditional academic appraisers, Sam leverages a background in commercial investment sales. He provides "market-participant" insight that bridges the gap between theoretical appraisal methodology and real-world deal-making. This dual-perspective is critical in testifying to market rent, cap rate selection, and highest and best use. Specialized Services: Retrospective Valuations: Expert in determining "Fair Market" values for IRS-compliant estate and gift tax filings. Partition Actions: Specialized analysis for forced-sale scenarios and buy-sell agreements among co-owners. Diminution in Value: ...

Brooklyn, New York

Appraisal & Valuation - Real Estate Appraisal, Estate Tax Planning, Bankruptcy Valuation, REO, Business Valuation, Divorce Valuation, Easements, Tax Appeal, Expert Witness, Diminution in Value, Retrospective Appraisal, Land Valuation, Litigation, Minority Interest, Highest and Best Use, Partner Buyout, Eminent Domain, Hospitality, Special Use , Trust Valuation

Republic Valuations is a full-service appraisal and valuation firm headquartered in New York and New Jersey, with additional operations in Florida, providing coverage throughout the United States. We specialize in complex, high-stakes valuation assignments across real estate, business, and special-use properties — delivering court-qualified expert witness services for attorneys, financial institutions, government agencies, and private clients. Our appraisers are credentialed and qualified in both state and federal courts, with hands-on experience handling the most demanding and multifaceted assignments in the industry. We function as a true one-stop shop — combining deep technical expertise with efficient, responsive client communication to streamline even the most intricate engagements. Our valuation expertise spans: Real estate (residential and commercial), business valuation, minority interest and discount valuation, land, hospitality, healthcare, special-use properties, propos...