Property Management Expert Witnesses
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of property management expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on property management and related issues. Property management expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these property management expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Property Management, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Maintenance, Slip And Fall, Commercial, Hoa, Mold, Wrongful Death, Apartments, Commercial Real Estate, Due Diligence, Landlord/Tenant, Premise Liability, and Property Operations.
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Robert S. Griswold, CRE, CPM, RPA, ACoM, CCIM, PCAM, CCAM, GRI, ARM, BS, MBA, MSBA
Real estate/property management standard of care
Griswold Real Estate Management, Inc.
Real Estate, Premises Liability
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Property management, broker, agent, residential, apartment, commercial, retail, hospitality, HOA, slip/trip/fall, maintenance, inspection, water intrusion, mold, premises liability, personal injury, rent control, habitability, bed bugs, roaches
Robert Griswold specializes in:
* Currently active as a day-to-day hands-on practitioner, consultant and expert in all aspects of real estate (except valuation). Serves as a consultant or expert witness in standards of care, standards of practice, best practices, and custom and practice for real estate transactions, property management/ownership and fiduciary duty issues for all types of residential and commercial real estate – management, operations, maintenance, health & safety, habitability, mold, water intrusion, personal injury, trip & fall, premises liability, property inspection, broker or agent failure to disclose; misrepresentation; negligence/fraud & association board duties, & real estate receivership.
* Certified Property Manager (CPM(®), Counselor of Real Estate (CRE®), Accredited Commercial Manager (ACoM®), Real Property Administrator (RPA®)
* Accredited Residential Manager (ARM®), Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM®) Professional Community Association Man...
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Steven M Edrington, CCIM, CPM, CFLC
CA Real Estate/Property Mgmt Standard of Care
Edrington and Associates
Real Estate, Premises Liability
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Property management, broker, agent, landlord/tenant, land use zoning, California, Habitability Inspections, HOA, wrongful eviction, habitability, standard of care, rent control, real estate malpractice, commercial real estate, building codes, electrical codes, health and safety, residential real estate, real estate damages, Fair Housing
At Edrington and Associates, we are California real estate experts. Our specialization includes owner/property manager standard of care, implied warranty of habitability, building code compliance, economic damages, and rent differential analysis. Additionally, we can opine on HOA issues, broker/agent failure to disclose, and agency issues. We maximize value and solve complex real estate challenges for our clients. We are active practitioners in the field, in addition to our expert witness work.
Steve Edrington is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), Certified Property Manager (CPM), Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant (CFLC), International Code Council (ICC) Residential Building Inspector, California Licensed Real Estate Broker, and California Licensed Class B General Contractor. Phil Barthman is an ICC Combination Inspector, an electrician, and a former Alameda County Building Inspector.
We are frequent presenters for the Bar Association of San Francisco, Alam...
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James H Cantrell, CPM, CAM
Standard of Care Property, Association Management
Cantrell Associates
Real Estate, Property Management
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Property management, Broker, agent, apartment, commercial, HOA, Condominium management, office, Slips Trips Falls, maintenance, water intrusion, mold, personal injury, security, homeowner association, due diligence, real estate property management, real estate disputes, condo management
Mr. Cantrell is currently active in day-to-day property management. He is a California Real Estate Broker, a Certified Property Manager (CPM), by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and a Condominium Association Manager (CAM) in the state of Florida.
He is an expert in all aspects of Real Estate including Property Management of Residential, Commercial, Condominiums and Homeowners Associations, Shopping Centers.
Expert in Standards of Care, property damage, personal injury, habitability, landlord/tenant, maintenance, air quality and mold issues, receiverships, lease interpretation, partnership agreements, trust properties, child molestation.
An IREM instructor teaching throughout the US , Russia and Poland. Recipient 1987 Frank Lyons award-CPM of the year, CPM Emeritus 2011, President IREM San Francisco, IREM SF instructor of the year 2001, 2007 nd 2013 Lloyd Hanford Jr Distinguished Faculty award IREM.
Featured speaker National Facility Management and Technol...
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Laura A. Cantrell, CPM
Real Estate Property Management Practice Standards
Cantrell Real Estate Associates
Anchorage, Alaska
Real Estate, Property Management
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Property management operations, Leasing & Sales, Residential & Apartment, Commercial Retail Office Industrial, HOA & Associations, Premise Liability, Slip & Fall, Maintenance & Inspections, Standards of Care, Landlord-Tenant Disputes, Personal Injury, Carbon Monoxide, Security & Safety, Operations, Risk Management
Laura Cantrell is the Principal of Cantrell Real Estate Associates, LLC and a Certified Property Manager (CPM®) through the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®). With over 40 years of industry experience, she brings deep expertise in the management, leasing, and sale of residential, commercial, and association properties.
Throughout her career, Laura has held prominent leadership roles, including serving as a Regional Vice President and a member of the Student Advisory Committee for IREM®. Since 2013, she has also contributed her insights as a member of the University of Alaska Real Estate Program Advisory Board. In addition to property management, her firm has provided consulting and expert witness services since 2018.
Laura is a Licensed Real Estate Broker in Alaska and maintains offices in Alaska, Texas, and California. She holds active memberships in several professional organizations, including the Community Association Institute (CAI), Building Owners and Managers Ass...
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Craig Cherney, Esq.
Private Equity Real Estate & Land Expert Witness
Scottsdale, Arizona
Real Estate, Property Management
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Real Estate Funds, Syndicated Real Estate Investments, Land, Failure to Disclose, Fiduciary Duty, Standards of Care, Real Estate Fund Management, Acquisitions, Real Estate Entitlements, Land Development, Land Use, Land Valuation, Fiduciary Duty, Commissions, Due Diligence, Private Equity, commercial leases, SPDS, Hidden Defects, Zoning
Have deep experience in acquisition and disposition of hundreds of millions of investment capital in residential and commercial land, master plan communities, real estate development projects and entitlement and zone change opportunities throughout the United States.
Joint Venture expert between institutional capital, private investors and local real estate operators or real estate sponsors. Pooled real estate funds, real estate syndication and private equity real estate fund management and duties of care to investors.
Expert in fiduciary standards of care that relate to real estate managers' fiduciary duty and operating protocol when executing a real estate business plan or pooled investment scheme. Expert in the mandatory duty to disclose by sellers and what is or is not material disclosure when selling real estate to arms length buyers.
Can conduct multiple financial models and sensitivity analysis showing present value and projected IRR rates of return and equity multiples...
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Garrett Lynch
Commercial Real Estate Expert with Vast Experience
G10 Consulting
Scottsdale, Arizona
Real Estate, Appraisal & Valuation
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Partnership Dispute, Real Estate Appraisal, 1031 Exchange, Proforma Analysis, Commercial Financing, Real Estate Valuation, Acquisition, Disposition, Transactions, Equity Raising, Property Management, Asset Management, Landlord/Tenant Dispute, Construction Dispute, Debt Restructuring, Debt/Equity
Garrett Lynch has 13 years of experience owning and operating multifamily, commercial and residential real estate. He has been a general partner on over $700M in commercial multifamily, owned his own property management company and currently manages over $90 million of investor equity. He has also restructured over $150M in debt.
Garrett's experience includes, but is not limited to, partnership disputes, land and property acquisition, general contracting and construction, valuation, acquisitions, debt and equity finance, loan restructuring, asset and property management, leasing, 1031 exchanges and dispositions. He is a Licensed sales agent in Arizona, experienced property owner and podcaster. He works in Georgia, Alabama, Illinois, Texas and Arizona.
He is the host of the Financial Freedom with Real Estate Podcast and been featured regularly on podcasts including the Best Ever CRE Show, The Real Estate Syndication Show, The Bigger Pockets Podcast and more.
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Michael J. Welton, CPM, RPA
Seasoned and Experienced Property Manager
Saddlebrooke, Arizona
Property Management, Premises Liability
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Property Management, Wrongful Death, Residential Multi-Family Apartment, Shopping Malls, Power Centers, Community Centers, Neighborhood Shopping Centers, Mid and High Rise Office/Multi-Fa, Mobile Home/RV Parks, Property Management Fraud and Mismanagement, Asset Management, Distressed Assets, CO Poisoning, Slip Trip & Fall
Self employed expert witness since 1998. Retained as an expert in over 500 cases in the area of property management, asset management , wrongful death, serious slip, trip and fall liability, real estate development, CO Poisoning, toxic mold remediation, Real Estate Development, Life Safety, Habitability, Industry Standards of Care. Court and/or deposition testimony in Arizona, California, Colorado , Florida, Georgia , Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Nevada, Texas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Ohio, Washington, and Washington, DC. A hands on property manager for 40 years with executive level experience as President of two major companies and Executive Vice President.
I have been responsible for over 40,000 multi-family units including Garden, Mid Rise and High rise units, 15 million square feet of office, retail and industrial, 25,000 Homeowner Association units, 11,000 Mobile Home Park Spaces/Park Model Resorts.
A partial list of my business an...
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Mark J Withrow, CFC, CFLC, CMI, CHPP
Premises Liability/Security Best Practice/Crime
Golden State Security Consulting
Pleasanton, California
Premises Liability, Hotel & Restaurant
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Guard Force, Loss Prevention, Crime Foreseeability, Security Negligence, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Use of Force, Security Best Practices, Property Management, Emergency Preparedness, Risk Management, Parking Lot Crime, Security Contracts, Warehouse Security, Major Event Security, Video Review
Over 30 years law enforcement and Security Management
Experienced in complex trial preparation, report writing, and legal research
Exceptional case management and communication skills
Qualified expert in Alameda and San Joaquin counties. Diligent at conducting safety-security audits and vulnerability assessments
Frequently evaluate Negligence and Liability, Standards of Care, Personal Injury, Crime Foreseeability, Security Audits and Risk Assessments
A detail-oriented critical and analytical thinker who understands the discovery process and stages of litigation
Have attained the CFLC designation (Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant) with FEWA. Vice President of FEWA Northwest Region
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Rick Rivera
Commercial property management/brokerage expert
CBM1, Inc.
Los Angeles, California
Real Estate, Property Management
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Commercial real estate, property management operations, brokerage, shopping centers, asset management, sales/lease transactions, Premises liability, Industry custom and practice, landlord/tenant disputes, dual agency, investors, partnerships, escrow, finance, common area maintenance, conflict of interest
Commercial property management and brokerage expert. President/CEO of CBM (1994-2020) and Manager of Sammar, LLC, overseeing 11 million square feet, thousands of tenants, several hundred landlord clients, dozens of property managers, and leasing agents. Board Member of CAM Property Services, a provider of facility and property services throughout California. Broker of record for more than 300 leasing and sales transactions annually.
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Sandra E Clark, CPM, RPA
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY MGMT 40+ years "Hands On"
Prajna Real Estate Services, Inc.
Palm Desert, California
Property Management, Real Estate
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Real Estate Management, Personal Injury, Residential Properties, Construction, Habitability Specialist, Wrongful Death, HOAs, Housing Code Compliance, Discrimination, Commercial Properties, Wrongful Evictions, Standards of Care & Safe Practices, Mold & Environmental Issues, Industrial Properties, Rent Control, Lease Analysis
Sandra E. Clark has been working in the field of property management in Los Angeles and Riverside Counties, CA since 1978 to the present day, with over 45 years of "Hands On" experience. She has served as an Expert Witness since 2013, assisting on cases in numerous states including CA, Texas, Colorado and Indiana. She is comfortable in a court environment and has testified in many cases throughout her property management career. Most recently Sandra sucessfully provided expert testimony for the defense in a Federal housing discrimination case in Central Indiana. She is skilled in writing Expert Witness Reports and provides attorney/clients with the information and guidance they need to settle their cases out of court, if that is their preference. As an Expert Witness, she has represented both landlords and tenants.
She grew up in the industry, starting as a part time management assistant and on site resident manager while attending university in Los Angeles. During the perio...
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Steven D. Epcar, CPM
Real Estate and Property Management Expert
S.D. Epcar & Associates
GRANITE BAY, California
Real Estate, Property Management
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Expert in real estate and property management issues, including residential, commercial, retail, HOA, hotel, mixed-use properties. Litigation support includes standard of care, partnership conflict, brokerage/leasing, landlord/tenant, valuation, premises, rent control, life/safety and environmental, environmental, standard duty
Mr. Epcar is experienced in real estate management organizational/profitability assessments. His extensive background includes the successful development and operation of "best in class" real estate management and consulting organizations. He has extensive experience in multi-family, commercial, retail, condominiums, hotels, mixed-use asset operations, renovations and marketing. In addition he has provided project management, investment feasibility and due diligence services as well as marketing/branding for business development and expansion. His background also includes significant real estate development services, commercial leasing and Tenants-In-Common/1031 exchange investments. Mr. Epcar is a Certified Property Manager (CPM), a licensed California real estate broker and a licensed Managing Broker in the State of Washington. He is also a member of the Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA). His expert witness/litigation support activities over the past 18+ years incl...
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Andrew R. Zimbaldi, MBA
Property management, HOA management, brokerage
Kidder Mathews
Irvine, California
Real Estate, Premises Liability
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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.
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Gregory M. Libby, MBA
Real Estate Expert Witness
Libby Consulting, LLC
San Diego, California
Real Estate, Property Management
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commercial real estate, lease, REIT, real estate investment trust, triple net, NNN, retail, industrial, office, multifamily, asset management, property management, portfolio, leasing, CoStar, premises liability, due diligence, construction, standard of care, habitability
Drawing on 32 years of real estate experience, Greg provides expert advice, analysis, opinion reports, and legal testimony to support attorneys and their clients in resolving commercial and residential real estate disputes.
Greg serves as a Course Facilitator for Cornell University’s eCornell commercial real estate certificate program, where he guides professionals in expanding their understanding of asset management, development, property management, leasing, and other key areas of commercial real estate practice.
He is qualified to consult on a wide variety of real estate and facilities-related matters including but not limited to the REIT industry and practices, asset management, broker standard of care, budgeting, capital expense planning/management, construction, corporate real estate, development/redevelopment, disaster planning and response, due diligence, facilities management, financial modeling, habitability, lease abstraction, lease administration, lease agreements, le...
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M J Cooper, ARM, CPM, Real Estate Broker (CA).
Property Management Expert, RE Broker, & CPM
Rohnert Park, California
Real Estate, Property Management
Certified Property Manager and Real Estate Broker with over 31+ years of experience and knowledge in California Residential and Commercial Property Management. Skill set includes, Marketing, Property Evaluations, Lease Negotiating, Habitability standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Residential and Commercial Property Management. Graduate and current member of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) certifications include an Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) and Certified Property Manager (CPM) certification. Graduate of the Institute of Real Estate, (GRI) certification.
Seasoned real estate professional with specialized expertise in property valuation and expert witness testimony for family law
proceedings. Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive market analysis, perform detailed property inspections, and deliver
accurate fair market value assessments using advanced MLS research and comparable property analysis. Proven courtroom
experience providing cl...
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Jack G Cohen
Westlake Village, California
Real Estate
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Private Money Lending in Real Estate, Real Estate Lending, Credit File and Qualifications, Appraisals, Evictions, Foreclosures, Industry Standards, Title Reports, Property Management, Tenant and Landlord Issues, Brokers and Investors Relations, Finance and Documentation, Escrow, Sales & Leasing
2012-Current Cohen Inv., LLC/Binyanim, LLC/Cohen Investment Group, LLC/Dirot, LLC/ Suburb, LLC/Balboa, LLC – Managing member.
Director of private money real estate lender, real estate developer, investment property manager
2012 - Current San Fernando Realty Real estate investment director California Bureau Real Estate/
Private money lending in the real estate industry, credit file and qualifications, appraisals, evictions, foreclosures, industry standards, title reports, property management, tenant and landlord issues, brokers and investors relations, finance and documentation, escrow, sales & leasing, insurance claims, loan servicing
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Gary P. Clemente
G. P. Clemente Consulting
Clovis, California
Slip Trip & Fall, Construction
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Trip and Fall, Sidewalk Accidents, Sidewalk Trip and Fall, Sidewalk Repair, Property Management, Safety Inspection, Insurance Inspection, Concrete, Sidewalk Safety, Trip and Fall Hazards, ADA Compliance, Trip and Fall Injuries, Personal Injury, Slip Trip and Fall
Over 28 years as the president and founder of Sidewalk Safety Inc., servicing much of California as a construction expert in assessing and repairing over 50,000 walkway TRIP HAZARD LIABILITIES for property management firms, HOAs, commercial, residential, banking and insurance entities.
As an expert legal witness, I am committed to providing precise, clear, factual information pertaining to personal injury cases resulting from TRIP AND FALL hazard liabilities related to exterior and interior walkway surfaces. Also, to assist in determining origination, prevention and assigned responsibility for such liabilities.
Providing timely investigative assessments of TRIP AND FALL accidents with thorough and persuasive written reports. The presentation of these elements with a convincing oral summary in deposition and courtroom settings cannot be understated.
For many years, I have also been a professional writer, author and speaker through the authorship of books, newspaper journals and co...
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James H Cantrell, CPM, CAM
Standard of Care Property, Association Management
Cantrell Associates
San Francisco, California
Real Estate, Property Management
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Property management, Broker, agent, apartment, commercial, HOA, Condominium management, office, Slips Trips Falls, maintenance, water intrusion, mold, personal injury, security, homeowner association, due diligence, real estate property management, real estate disputes, condo management
Mr. Cantrell is currently active in day-to-day property management. He is a California Real Estate Broker, a Certified Property Manager (CPM), by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and a Condominium Association Manager (CAM) in the state of Florida.
He is an expert in all aspects of Real Estate including Property Management of Residential, Commercial, Condominiums and Homeowners Associations, Shopping Centers.
Expert in Standards of Care, property damage, personal injury, habitability, landlord/tenant, maintenance, air quality and mold issues, receiverships, lease interpretation, partnership agreements, trust properties, child molestation.
An IREM instructor teaching throughout the US , Russia and Poland. Recipient 1987 Frank Lyons award-CPM of the year, CPM Emeritus 2011, President IREM San Francisco, IREM SF instructor of the year 2001, 2007 nd 2013 Lloyd Hanford Jr Distinguished Faculty award IREM.
Featured speaker National Facility Management and Technol...
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Renee A Engelen, Broker, CCRM, CHA
HRH Real Estate Services Corp
San Rafael, California
Property Management, Real Estate
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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
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Steven M Edrington, CCIM, CPM, CFLC
CA Real Estate/Property Mgmt Standard of Care
Edrington and Associates
Oakland, California
Real Estate, Premises Liability
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Property management, broker, agent, landlord/tenant, land use zoning, California, Habitability Inspections, HOA, wrongful eviction, habitability, standard of care, rent control, real estate malpractice, commercial real estate, building codes, electrical codes, health and safety, residential real estate, real estate damages, Fair Housing
At Edrington and Associates, we are California real estate experts. Our specialization includes owner/property manager standard of care, implied warranty of habitability, building code compliance, economic damages, and rent differential analysis. Additionally, we can opine on HOA issues, broker/agent failure to disclose, and agency issues. We maximize value and solve complex real estate challenges for our clients. We are active practitioners in the field, in addition to our expert witness work.
Steve Edrington is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), Certified Property Manager (CPM), Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant (CFLC), International Code Council (ICC) Residential Building Inspector, California Licensed Real Estate Broker, and California Licensed Class B General Contractor. Phil Barthman is an ICC Combination Inspector, an electrician, and a former Alameda County Building Inspector.
We are frequent presenters for the Bar Association of San Francisco, Alam...
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Lee Segal
Commercial real estate disputes
Segal Commercial Properties, Inc
Los Angeles, California
Real Estate
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Commercial Properties, Lease Disputes, Enviornmental, AIR CRE Contracts, Industrial, Landlord/Tenant, Partnership Disputes, Lease Disputes, Options, Mitigation of Damages, Property Management, Custom & Practice, Investments, Breach of Contract, Disclosures, Brokerage Disputes, Shopping Centers
Lee Segal Commercial Real Estate Transactions, Development & Brokerage. 50 Years Commercial Real Estate Experience. Experienced Expert.
Former President of the AIR CRE (largest producer of commercial real estate forms). Thousands of transactions, developed 3,000,000 square feet of warehouses, prior owner of 17 shopping centers
Lee Segal is recognized as being in the Top 1% of the Real Estate Industry, having received the coveted AIR Master of Commercial Real Industry. A former President of the AIR CRE known as one of the largest publishers of forms used throughout the commercial real estate industry. At the age of 25, Segal designed, developed, constructed, financed and brokered his first of 20+ buildings in his career. In addition he formed Segal Commercial Management, Inc.
As president & CEO of Segal Commercial Properties, Inc., a full service commercial real estate firm located in Los Angeles, Lee has brokered 1,000s of real estate transactions involving: brokerage, investment...
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Paul P Malinowski, CPM
Premises Liability Expert - 40+ years experience
Prism Property Solutions, LLC
Littleton, Colorado
Premises Liability, Property Management
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Landlord/Tenant, Slips and Falls, Government Housing, Contracts, Apartments
I have extensive experience in the development and management of real estate in the private, public and non-profit sectors. I owned my own property management company for 15 years and then successfully sold it. I have a thorough understanding of all aspects of property management (especially i premises liability), employee supervision and small business ownership activities.
I have been a licensed real estate broker since 1983 and I obtained my Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation through the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) in 1985. This designation is considered one of the top certifications to hold in the property management industry.
I have been deposed and testified in court as an expert witness and have the ability to project as a knowledgeable, even-keeled witness. My expert witness reports are thoroughly researched and well-written according to my clients. Numerous attorneys serve as my references and can verify my statements above.
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Michael Wagner, MBA, CAFM, CSP, ASM, ASCA-C
Snow and Ice Removal - Fleet Safety Expert Witness
ExBet Advising, LLC
Parker, Colorado
Slip Trip & Fall, Premises Liability
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Snow and Ice Management, Snow Removal, Snow Removal Contract, Property Management, Operations Management, Snowplow, ice control, slip and fall, slip and fall injury, contract performance, service performance, Premises Liability, fleet management, fleet safety, wrongful death, duty of care, Trucking, driver safety, personal injury
Qualifications
Certified and experienced in snow and ice management, fleet and asset management, and organizational safety. Michael Wagner has over 14 years of experience in these areas, and over 17 years of technical experience. Aside from having legal experience as an expert witness, he also has experience in the legal and insurance field working for a large privately owned organization in commercial and residential landscaping, construction, architecture, and snow removal service provider. Michael has extensive education in business and service management which includes his MBA, BSBA, and industry leading certifications and certificates.
Snow and Ice Management
- Certified Snow Professional (CSP) and Advanced Snow Manager (ASM)
- ASCA-C Certified with the Accredited Snow Contractors Association (ASCA)
- Development and management of snow and ice removal services.
- Review and creation of snow and ice removal contracts for contractors, subcontractors, municipalities, homeowner ...
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Jeffrey A Goldshine, CPM®
Multifamily Property Management Expert Witness
Goldshine Management Consulting, LLC
District Of Columbia
Real Estate, Property Management
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Multifamily Property Mgmt, Property Operations, Standard of Care, Premises Liability, Risk and Security, Life Safety, Owner-Manager Disputes, Maintenance Operations, Mgmt Company Leadership, Property Valuation, Property Inspections, Due Diligence, Operational Practices, Fair Housing, Vendor Management, Portfolio Management
Jeffrey A. Goldshine, CPM, is a property management consultant and expert witness with five decades of hands-on operational leadership experience in multifamily residential real estate, property management operations, asset management, and organizational oversight. Over the course of his career, he has overseen the management and operation of more than 70,000 apartment units across 23 states and has held senior executive leadership roles including President, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, and Partner.
Mr. Goldshine provides expert witness services and litigation consulting in matters involving property management standards of care, premises liability, multifamily operations, life safety practices, maintenance operations, risk management, security-related issues, property inspections, operational oversight, vendor coordination, and owner-management operational disputes.
His work focuses on evaluating how properties are actually managed in ...
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KAREL COSTA-ARMAS
Property Management, Community Associations,& HOA
Homeowner Association Consulting
Odessa, Florida
Property Management, Premises Liability
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HOA Management, Community Association Management, Homeowners Association, Property Management, Luxury high rise, Condo Association, premise liability, maintenance, security, Fiduciary Duty, personal injury, Community Manager, HOA, Highrise, slip and fall, Condominium, apartments, wrongful death, H.O.A., property
Professional Property Management can be a complex industry to navigate. HOA's, Apartment buildings, and other types of Community Associations ( common interest communities and multi-family properties), such as highrise condominiums encounter legal challenges often. Whether it is a slip and fall, criminal act, operational mistakes, procedural problems, violation of fiduciary duty, and or any probelm, I may be able to help your firm delve deep into the details that may help your case. If involved early enough in your case, I may be able to assist in your strategy for upcoming depositions.
With nearly two decades in Florida's community association management industry, I have attained the necessary experience to assist my clients through just about any situation. I have handled a broad spectrum of construction projects for luxury properties in Miami and the Tampa Bay area. Those have given me an edge in this ever-changing field. Helping legal firms, insurance carriers, frustrated home...
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Matthew L Everett
Exceptional Experience = Exceptional Results!
Everett Associates, LLC
Chiefland, Florida
Property Damage, Property Management
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Property Damage, Property Loss Consultant, Property Damage Appraisal, Loss Consultant Expert, Property Repair and Restoraton, Expert Witness Property Damage, Property Damage Evaluation
The rare intersection of Expert Restoration Science, Claims Adjusting Experience, and Litigation Proficiency. “Expertise from the Field to the Courtroom”
everett associates, llc offers more than just expert testimony; we act as a strategic partner dedicated to securing the most equitable outcome for your client. Our expertise focuses on identifying the 'critical point' of your claim, backed by a sharp eye for detecting errors in estimation and claimant valuation. We deliver credibility -not just data- providing objective, high-value conclusions of fact that ensure every testimony carries weight, supporting your legal team seamlessly through both mediation and trial.
Why Choose Us? ● Integrity & Objectivity: Deliver factual, impartial opinions and analysis by the highest professional and ethical standards. ● Case-Strengthening Reports: Provide comprehensive documentation where every conclusion is supported by verifiable evidence not opinions. ● Strategic Clarity & Optimized Outcome...
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James H Cantrell, CPM, CAM
Standard of Care Property, Association Management
Cantrell Associates
Florida
Real Estate, Property Management
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Property management, Broker, agent, apartment, commercial, HOA, Condominium management, office, Slips Trips Falls, maintenance, water intrusion, mold, personal injury, security, homeowner association, due diligence, real estate property management, real estate disputes, condo management
Mr. Cantrell is currently active in day-to-day property management. He is a California Real Estate Broker, a Certified Property Manager (CPM), by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and a Condominium Association Manager (CAM) in the state of Florida.
He is an expert in all aspects of Real Estate including Property Management of Residential, Commercial, Condominiums and Homeowners Associations, Shopping Centers.
Expert in Standards of Care, property damage, personal injury, habitability, landlord/tenant, maintenance, air quality and mold issues, receiverships, lease interpretation, partnership agreements, trust properties, child molestation.
An IREM instructor teaching throughout the US , Russia and Poland. Recipient 1987 Frank Lyons award-CPM of the year, CPM Emeritus 2011, President IREM San Francisco, IREM SF instructor of the year 2001, 2007 nd 2013 Lloyd Hanford Jr Distinguished Faculty award IREM.
Featured speaker National Facility Management and Technol...
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Jeffrey A Goldshine, CPM®
Multifamily Property Management Expert Witness
Goldshine Management Consulting, LLC
Florida
Real Estate, Property Management
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Multifamily Property Mgmt, Property Operations, Standard of Care, Premises Liability, Risk and Security, Life Safety, Owner-Manager Disputes, Maintenance Operations, Mgmt Company Leadership, Property Valuation, Property Inspections, Due Diligence, Operational Practices, Fair Housing, Vendor Management, Portfolio Management
Jeffrey A. Goldshine, CPM, is a property management consultant and expert witness with five decades of hands-on operational leadership experience in multifamily residential real estate, property management operations, asset management, and organizational oversight. Over the course of his career, he has overseen the management and operation of more than 70,000 apartment units across 23 states and has held senior executive leadership roles including President, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, and Partner.
Mr. Goldshine provides expert witness services and litigation consulting in matters involving property management standards of care, premises liability, multifamily operations, life safety practices, maintenance operations, risk management, security-related issues, property inspections, operational oversight, vendor coordination, and owner-management operational disputes.
His work focuses on evaluating how properties are actually managed in ...
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Jeffrey A Goldshine, CPM®
Multifamily Property Management Expert Witness
Goldshine Management Consulting, LLC
Georgia
Real Estate, Property Management
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Multifamily Property Mgmt, Property Operations, Standard of Care, Premises Liability, Risk and Security, Life Safety, Owner-Manager Disputes, Maintenance Operations, Mgmt Company Leadership, Property Valuation, Property Inspections, Due Diligence, Operational Practices, Fair Housing, Vendor Management, Portfolio Management
Jeffrey A. Goldshine, CPM, is a property management consultant and expert witness with five decades of hands-on operational leadership experience in multifamily residential real estate, property management operations, asset management, and organizational oversight. Over the course of his career, he has overseen the management and operation of more than 70,000 apartment units across 23 states and has held senior executive leadership roles including President, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, and Partner.
Mr. Goldshine provides expert witness services and litigation consulting in matters involving property management standards of care, premises liability, multifamily operations, life safety practices, maintenance operations, risk management, security-related issues, property inspections, operational oversight, vendor coordination, and owner-management operational disputes.
His work focuses on evaluating how properties are actually managed in ...
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Lance L Luke
National Building Expert – Construction & Safety
Honolulu, Hawaii
Construction, Construction Defects
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Building Inspection, real estate disclosure, construction cost estimating, condo board issues, Property management, condo association issues, construction safety, concrete spalling, Presmises liability, mold claims, construction warranties, home inspection, landlord/tenant issues, insurance claims
Lance Luke is a highly experienced building expert with over 40 years in the construction industry. He is the owner of Construction Management Inspection LLC and an internationally recognized expert in building safety, inspection, and construction management. With expertise in areas ranging from construction defects, spalling, and cast iron drain piping, to senior safety, Lance has been instrumental in helping numerous high-profile building projects, both residential and commercial.
Lance is the author of over 50 book publications, including "How Safe is Your Building" and "Concrete Spalling Repair Guide," and has worked on numerous construction projects across the United States and he is a three-time bestselling author. His vast experience in managing, inspecting, and repairing complex building systems provides him with profound insights into construction challenges, particularly in older buildings with issues like cast iron piping failure and structural repairs.
He is a trusted ...
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KAREL COSTA-ARMAS
Property Management, Community Associations,& HOA
Homeowner Association Consulting
Hawaii
Property Management, Premises Liability
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HOA Management, Community Association Management, Homeowners Association, Property Management, Luxury high rise, Condo Association, premise liability, maintenance, security, Fiduciary Duty, personal injury, Community Manager, HOA, Highrise, slip and fall, Condominium, apartments, wrongful death, H.O.A., property
Professional Property Management can be a complex industry to navigate. HOA's, Apartment buildings, and other types of Community Associations ( common interest communities and multi-family properties), such as highrise condominiums encounter legal challenges often. Whether it is a slip and fall, criminal act, operational mistakes, procedural problems, violation of fiduciary duty, and or any probelm, I may be able to help your firm delve deep into the details that may help your case. If involved early enough in your case, I may be able to assist in your strategy for upcoming depositions.
With nearly two decades in Florida's community association management industry, I have attained the necessary experience to assist my clients through just about any situation. I have handled a broad spectrum of construction projects for luxury properties in Miami and the Tampa Bay area. Those have given me an edge in this ever-changing field. Helping legal firms, insurance carriers, frustrated home...
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Justin D Ford
Short-Term Rental & AirBnb Safety Expert Witness
Justin Ford - Expert Witness
Surry, Maine
Real Estate
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AirBnb, Vrbo, Vacation Rentals, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Short-Term Rentals, Property Management, Vrbo, Building Code Violations, Stair falls, Deck collapse, Railing collapse, Furniture Tipovers, Poisoning, Wrongful Death, Hot Tub Injuries, Premise Liability, Pool Drowning, Slip and Fall, Fire Safety, Bunk Bed
I am an internationally recognized short-term rental safety expert with nearly 30 years of experience in the vacation rental industry. I created and lead the industry's largest short-term rental safety certification program. and have defined the 'industry standard' when it comes to safety in vacation rentals, AirBnbs, and short-term rentals.
My background combines vacation rental operations, life-safety expertise, and emergency response experience. I began working in vacation rentals in 1997 and owned and operated the highest grossing vacation rental agency in the northeast for 11 years. I spent 15 years as a municipal firefighter. I also served in the United States Coast Guard where I was responsible for safety and emergency preparedness.
I specialize in short-term rental, AirBnb, and vacation rental premises liability matters, including fire and life safety, carbon monoxide incidents, smoke alarm compliance, means of egress, deck and balcony failures, pool and hot tub incident...
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Amy L. Natoli, CPM®, RPA®
Natoli Property Management Consulting
Crofton, Maryland
Premises Liability, Real Estate
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Property management, risk management, maintenance, property operations, insurance, slip and fall, facilities, premises liability, property damage, lease administration, facility management, due diligence, asset management, property inspections, standards of care
Amy Natoli is an award-winning Property Management expert with over twenty years of hands-on experience managing commercial real estate properties. She is experienced in standards of care, budgeting and asset management, lease administration, property inspections, parking garage maintenance and inspections, vendor and contract management, life safety systems compliance, and risk management.
She is active with the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), serving nationally as a Governing Councillor and as Vice Chair of the Ethics Committee and the Ethics Review Board. She also serves as an IREM Ethics instructor.
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Jeffrey A Goldshine, CPM®
Multifamily Property Management Expert Witness
Goldshine Management Consulting, LLC
Maryland
Real Estate, Property Management
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Multifamily Property Mgmt, Property Operations, Standard of Care, Premises Liability, Risk and Security, Life Safety, Owner-Manager Disputes, Maintenance Operations, Mgmt Company Leadership, Property Valuation, Property Inspections, Due Diligence, Operational Practices, Fair Housing, Vendor Management, Portfolio Management
Jeffrey A. Goldshine, CPM, is a property management consultant and expert witness with five decades of hands-on operational leadership experience in multifamily residential real estate, property management operations, asset management, and organizational oversight. Over the course of his career, he has overseen the management and operation of more than 70,000 apartment units across 23 states and has held senior executive leadership roles including President, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, and Partner.
Mr. Goldshine provides expert witness services and litigation consulting in matters involving property management standards of care, premises liability, multifamily operations, life safety practices, maintenance operations, risk management, security-related issues, property inspections, operational oversight, vendor coordination, and owner-management operational disputes.
His work focuses on evaluating how properties are actually managed in ...
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K. David Meit, CPM®, ARM®, GRI®
Property Management Standard of Care Expert
Oculus Realty, AMO®
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Real Estate, Premises Liability
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property management, real estate management, subrogation, risk management, maintenance, property operations, facilities, premises liability, insurance, apartments, multifamily, slip, fall, property damage, building management, property loss, lead paint, mold, carbon monoxide, CO
David is an award-winning commercial real estate executive with over thirty-five years of experience managing portfolios of conventional and rent-regulated multifamily, mixed-use, and retail properties in both suburban and urban markets. Experienced manager of all classes of property, from tax credit to ultra-luxury. Skilled at developing best-in-class property management operating teams and preserving and enhancing value through operations. A Certified Property Manager (CPM®) accredited by the Institute of Real Estate Management and Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI) through the National Association of Realtors®.
Licensed real estate broker in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
Founder and Principal of Oculus Realty, LLC, a multifamily and retail property management company. Oculus is an Accredited Management Organization (AMO®) certified by the Institute of Real Estate Management.
Founder and Principal of Oculus Expert Witness, offering unbiased assessments and e...
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Steven J. Kitnick, CNE, CFAC, CSP, GRI, RRG
Real Estate Standard of Care Expert
Steven Kitnick Seminars, LLC
Las Vegas, Nevada
Real Estate, Property Management
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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 4,500+ live classroom Nevada real estate continuing education courses representing 13,500+ 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...
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KAREL COSTA-ARMAS
Property Management, Community Associations,& HOA
Homeowner Association Consulting
Nevada
Property Management, Premises Liability
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HOA Management, Community Association Management, Homeowners Association, Property Management, Luxury high rise, Condo Association, premise liability, maintenance, security, Fiduciary Duty, personal injury, Community Manager, HOA, Highrise, slip and fall, Condominium, apartments, wrongful death, H.O.A., property
Professional Property Management can be a complex industry to navigate. HOA's, Apartment buildings, and other types of Community Associations ( common interest communities and multi-family properties), such as highrise condominiums encounter legal challenges often. Whether it is a slip and fall, criminal act, operational mistakes, procedural problems, violation of fiduciary duty, and or any probelm, I may be able to help your firm delve deep into the details that may help your case. If involved early enough in your case, I may be able to assist in your strategy for upcoming depositions.
With nearly two decades in Florida's community association management industry, I have attained the necessary experience to assist my clients through just about any situation. I have handled a broad spectrum of construction projects for luxury properties in Miami and the Tampa Bay area. Those have given me an edge in this ever-changing field. Helping legal firms, insurance carriers, frustrated home...
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Ann E. Reisch, CRE, CCIM, CPM, RPA
Real Estate Management - Commercial & Residential
Reisch Consulting Group, Inc.
Incline Village, Nevada
Real Estate, Premises Liability
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Property Management, Management operations, Security, Real property management, Carbon monoxide, CPM, Property inspections, Fiduciary Duty, Homeowner Associations, Dog bites, Leasing, Maintenance, Standard of care, Community Associations, Indoor air quality, Resident screening, Habitability issues, Residential, Commercial, fire
Ann Reisch, Principal of Reisch Consulting Group, Inc., is a Certified Property Manager (CPM) and has had extensive involvement with large high-profile properties. She has worked for some of the largest national real estate firms in the country overseeing management & leasing on portfolios up to 20 million square feet across the country.
Ann is a past national Chair of the Industry Standards Advisory Board for the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), currently serves on the national Ethics Committee Ethics Hearing and Discipline Board, and Governing Council.
Reisch Consulting Group has been retained in more than 300 litigation matters in State and Federal courts since the year 2000. With a balanced litigation history of working with both Plaintiff and Defense counsel clients, Ann has been involved with disputes valued up to $200 million dollars.
Ann is also a Licensed Real Estate Broker in the states of Florida and Nevada, is a Licensed Community Association Manager in th...
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Robert S. Griswold, CRE, CPM, RPA, ACoM, CCIM, PCAM, CCAM, GRI, ARM, BS, MBA, MSBA
Real estate/property management standard of care
Griswold Real Estate Management, Inc.
Reno, Nevada
Real Estate, Premises Liability
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Property management, broker, agent, residential, apartment, commercial, retail, hospitality, HOA, slip/trip/fall, maintenance, inspection, water intrusion, mold, premises liability, personal injury, rent control, habitability, bed bugs, roaches
Robert Griswold specializes in:
* Currently active as a day-to-day hands-on practitioner, consultant and expert in all aspects of real estate (except valuation). Serves as a consultant or expert witness in standards of care, standards of practice, best practices, and custom and practice for real estate transactions, property management/ownership and fiduciary duty issues for all types of residential and commercial real estate – management, operations, maintenance, health & safety, habitability, mold, water intrusion, personal injury, trip & fall, premises liability, property inspection, broker or agent failure to disclose; misrepresentation; negligence/fraud & association board duties, & real estate receivership.
* Certified Property Manager (CPM(®), Counselor of Real Estate (CRE®), Accredited Commercial Manager (ACoM®), Real Property Administrator (RPA®)
* Accredited Residential Manager (ARM®), Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM®) Professional Community Association Man...
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Elaine Warga-Murray, MA, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
Expert Witness: CAI National Faculty member
EWMURRAY CONSULTING
Freehold, New Jersey
Property Management, Real Estate
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Condominiums, Planned Unit development, HOA's, Association Boards, Residential Properties, High Rises, Age Restricted Communities
Elaine Warga-Murray, MA, PCAM®, CMCA®, AMS®, is a nationally recognized property management executive, consultant, and expert witness with more than 44 years of leadership experience in the community association field. Entering the profession in 1981, Elaine quickly became a pioneer—most notably as the **first woman in the State of New Jersey to be awarded the Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM®)** designation from the Community Associations Institute (CAI).
Elaine spent 38 years as the owner and CEO of two successful property management firms, overseeing thousands of residential units, supervising hundreds of employees, and directing the full spectrum of operations including governance, finance, maintenance, construction, and capital improvements. Her leadership extended into seven years as the owner and director of a maintenance and construction company, giving her unparalleled insight into contractor oversight, reserve planning, building systems, and restoration pr...
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Chuck Graziano, CPM, PCAM
Certified Property Manager
Thundering Brook Associates
Ramsey, New Jersey
Property Management, Premises Liability
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condominium, homeowners, cooperatives, apartments, commercial, Real Estate, industrial parks, safety, slips, trips, falls, OSHA, landlord, tenants, financial, property management, premises liability, townhomes, townhouse, manager
Engaged in the property management industry for over 42 years. Independent consultant serving owners and managers of real estate of various types (commercial and residential) and providing services as an expert witness in related matters.
Current (2017 to present) engagement includes working with a management firm with accountability for training its property managers in industry standards and best practices, overseeing the firm’s program to ensure that all managers are certified with industry credentials, and assisting managers in managing risk at client properties.
A Certified Property Manager (CPM®) as awarded by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) since 1987 (Key number 11420) and past (1998) President of the New Jersey Chapter (No. 1) of IREM. Certified in 1990 as a Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) by the Community Associations Institute (Pin Number 186) and has been (previously) certified as a Certified Manager of Community Associations by the Na...
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Christopher Barrella, JD, MPA
Police Procedures / Supervision / Rules & Regs
Melville , New York
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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Police Practices, Police Procedures, Attorney, FBI National Academy, Discipline, Rules and Regulations, Internal Investigations, Interviewing, Statements, ICS, Special Events, Property Management, Dispatching, Call Intake, Field Training, Scheduling, Police Supervision, Police Policies, Radio Communicaiton, Body Worn Cameras
Decorated 30 Year Veteran with concentration in Patrol Operations / Current Part-Time Bay Constable
JD, MPA, FBI National Academy #234th Session.
CERTIFICATES AND TRAINING
• Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 241, 242, 300, 400, 700 & 800
• FBI National Academy Associates Annual Training Conference NYSEC, Saratoga Springs (2024 & 2025)
• TASER Certification – Town of Babylon (2025)
• FBI National Academy Associates Annual Training Conference, Kansas City (2024)
• Annual pistol / OC spray / collapsible baton training – Town of Babylon, New York (2024 - present)
• Use of Force – NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services (2023 - present)
• Mass Casualty Response Leadership Forum – FBI National Academy Associates (2022)
• Effectively addressing active shooter incidents – FBI National Academy Associates (2021)
• HR-218 M-4 Carbine rifle / pistol / revolver certification (2020 – Present)
• International Institute for Counter-Terrorism, IDC Herzliya College, Israel (2019...
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Andrew Sampson
Playground Safety Expert Witness
Huntington, New York
Safety, Property Management
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Playground Safety, Premise Liability, Property Management, Playground Supervision, Slip Trips& Falls, Emergency Action Planning, Life Safety, Accident Prevention, Lighting, Property Inspections, Construction Safety, School Playgrounds, Risk Assessment, ASTM F1487
Mr. Andrew Sampson is a safety‑focused engineering and property management professional with 15 years of experience overseeing construction, operations, and risk management across complex, high‑density environments. His background spans Class A commercial properties, life‑safety systems, playground safety standards, and large‑scale maintenance programs, giving him a unique systems‑based perspective on incident causation and hazard control.
In his role managing more than 2 million square feet of Class A office properties in Manhattan, Mr. Sampson has directed multi‑million‑dollar construction projects, supervised multidisciplinary engineering and safety teams, and conducted hundreds of inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, building codes, and industry best practices. His work includes oversight of life‑safety systems, emergency preparedness, equipment maintenance, and operational risk mitigation for high‑value assets.
Before entering the commercial real estate sec...
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Jeffrey A Goldshine, CPM®
Multifamily Property Management Expert Witness
Goldshine Management Consulting, LLC
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Real Estate, Property Management
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Multifamily Property Mgmt, Property Operations, Standard of Care, Premises Liability, Risk and Security, Life Safety, Owner-Manager Disputes, Maintenance Operations, Mgmt Company Leadership, Property Valuation, Property Inspections, Due Diligence, Operational Practices, Fair Housing, Vendor Management, Portfolio Management
Jeffrey A. Goldshine, CPM, is a property management consultant and expert witness with five decades of hands-on operational leadership experience in multifamily residential real estate, property management operations, asset management, and organizational oversight. Over the course of his career, he has overseen the management and operation of more than 70,000 apartment units across 23 states and has held senior executive leadership roles including President, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, and Partner.
Mr. Goldshine provides expert witness services and litigation consulting in matters involving property management standards of care, premises liability, multifamily operations, life safety practices, maintenance operations, risk management, security-related issues, property inspections, operational oversight, vendor coordination, and owner-management operational disputes.
His work focuses on evaluating how properties are actually managed in ...
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Courtenay N Brack, CPM
CPM®, Property Management Expert
Charleston Green Commercial, LLC
Charleston, South Carolina
Property Management, Real Estate
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Commercial, Retail, Office, HOA's, POA's, Financial Reporting, Preventive Maintenance, Construction projects, Construction Defects, Insurance Claims, Termite damage, Safety and Security, Repairs
Courtenay Brack, (CPM®), is president of Charleston Green Commercial LLC, a commercial property management and real estate consulting firm founded in 2008. A commercial real estate professional with over 30 years of experience in the Charleston, SC and Charlotte, NC markets, Brack is a Certified Property Manager (CPM®) with the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®), a designation which allows her to work nationally on legal cases involving property management
In Charleston, she manages a variety of accounts, including office, retail, light industrial, residential and property regimes. She excels in working with owners to improve the profitability of commercial property, offering financial oversight and management of large projects.
A veteran with skills gleaned in Charleston, SC at CB Richard Ellis Carmody and in Charlotte, NC at Grubb and Ellis Bissell Patrick, Brack was president of the South Carolina chapter of IREM for 2012. She also currently serves as Chairman of t...
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Jeffrey S. Lapin, CPM, ARM, DREI
Property Management Standard of Care Expert
Spring City, Tennessee
Property Management, Risk Management
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Slip and Fall, Fire, Ice Falls, Security Breach, Habitability, Dog Attack, Robbery, Shooting, Assualt, Standard of Care, Risk Mgmt, Trip and Fall, Wet Slippery, Falls, Accidental Death, Flood, Fire Safety, Inspection, Maintenance, Electrocution
An expert in real estate management, maintenance, and the standard of care for commercial and residential properties, including inspection and maintenance policies and procedures, landlord premises liability, financial reporting and fiduciary duties.
As an expert witness since 2015, I have been engaged on over 95 cases involving the standard of care for landlords and property managers, fiduciary duties and related topics for commercial and residential properties by attorneys representing both plaintiffs and defendants. My area of focus pertains to a landlord’s/property manager’s duty to perform regular, documented property inspections, to diligently act on the findings of such inspections and to maintain a reasonably safe and secure property at all times.
I was actively and directly involved in the management of all types of real estate for 40 years as a commercial and multi-family property owner, manager and later as a property management supervisor, management company co-owner a...
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Jeffrey A Goldshine, CPM®
Multifamily Property Management Expert Witness
Goldshine Management Consulting, LLC
Texas
Real Estate, Property Management
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Multifamily Property Mgmt, Property Operations, Standard of Care, Premises Liability, Risk and Security, Life Safety, Owner-Manager Disputes, Maintenance Operations, Mgmt Company Leadership, Property Valuation, Property Inspections, Due Diligence, Operational Practices, Fair Housing, Vendor Management, Portfolio Management
Jeffrey A. Goldshine, CPM, is a property management consultant and expert witness with five decades of hands-on operational leadership experience in multifamily residential real estate, property management operations, asset management, and organizational oversight. Over the course of his career, he has overseen the management and operation of more than 70,000 apartment units across 23 states and has held senior executive leadership roles including President, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, and Partner.
Mr. Goldshine provides expert witness services and litigation consulting in matters involving property management standards of care, premises liability, multifamily operations, life safety practices, maintenance operations, risk management, security-related issues, property inspections, operational oversight, vendor coordination, and owner-management operational disputes.
His work focuses on evaluating how properties are actually managed in ...
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Nick Nicholas, CRE,CCIM,MAI
Nicholas Co.
Dallas, Texas
Real Estate, Real Estate Appraiser
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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...
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Scott T. Bennett, CPM Candidate
Property Management and Premise Liability
The Expert Institute Group
Keller, Texas
Property Management, Premises Liability
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property management, residential, mixed-use. Leasing, landlord/tenant, maintenance, life safety, mobile home parks, Risk and Safety, Multi-Family, renovations, premise liability, property operations, Crime, slip and fall, Apartments, Mold, Facilities, Standard of Care
Mr. Bennett is a real estate professional with more than 30 years of experience in property management operations, risk management, and industry practices. He is a CPM Executive Candidate and has extensive experience in multifamily, commercial, condominium, manufactured housing, and mixed-use properties.
His background includes property operations, asset management, acquisitions, development services, leasing, and risk management across a variety of ownership structures and portfolios. His experience also encompasses hazard assessments, safety considerations, life-safety compliance, and evaluation of operational practices in real estate management.
Mr. Bennett has served as an expert witness and litigation consultant in matters involving property management, premises liability, and standard-of-care issues. He has provided case analysis, written reports, deposition testimony, and trial testimony in Texas and other jurisdictions, on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants.
His are...
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Eric P Thibodeaux
Short Term Rental Property Mgmt Safety Expert
Safer VRs, LLC
Friendswood, Texas
Safety, Property Management
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Short-Term Rental Safety, Premises Liability, Vacation Rental Safety, Hospitality Safety, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Airbnb Safety, Vacation Rental Risk, HOA Property Safety, General Liability Hazards, multi-family property management, multi-family safety, Fire and Life Safety
Safety and risk management professional with more than 30 years of experience across energy, chemical manufacturing, property management, HOA management and short-term rental safety. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) with expertise in fire protection, process safety, hazard analysis, safety management systems, and regulatory compliance.
Established Safer VRs to assist property managers and owners enhance safety and loss prevention in their property management businesses or individual properties and provides educational information and training, as well as consulting services in safety, fire prevention, and loss prevention, to vacation / short-term rental owners and property managers.
Owned and managed vacation rental properties since 2003. In 2019, he co-founded Current Tides Vacation Rentals & Sales, LLC, with partners. The business professionally manages approximately 97 properties for owners in the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach,...
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Laura A. Cantrell, CPM
Real Estate Property Management Practice Standards
Cantrell Real Estate Associates
Texas
Real Estate, Property Management
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Property management operations, Leasing & Sales, Residential & Apartment, Commercial Retail Office Industrial, HOA & Associations, Premise Liability, Slip & Fall, Maintenance & Inspections, Standards of Care, Landlord-Tenant Disputes, Personal Injury, Carbon Monoxide, Security & Safety, Operations, Risk Management
Laura Cantrell is the Principal of Cantrell Real Estate Associates, LLC and a Certified Property Manager (CPM®) through the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®). With over 40 years of industry experience, she brings deep expertise in the management, leasing, and sale of residential, commercial, and association properties.
Throughout her career, Laura has held prominent leadership roles, including serving as a Regional Vice President and a member of the Student Advisory Committee for IREM®. Since 2013, she has also contributed her insights as a member of the University of Alaska Real Estate Program Advisory Board. In addition to property management, her firm has provided consulting and expert witness services since 2018.
Laura is a Licensed Real Estate Broker in Alaska and maintains offices in Alaska, Texas, and California. She holds active memberships in several professional organizations, including the Community Association Institute (CAI), Building Owners and Managers Ass...
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Jeffrey A Goldshine, CPM®
Multifamily Property Management Expert Witness
Goldshine Management Consulting, LLC
Virginia
Real Estate, Property Management
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Multifamily Property Mgmt, Property Operations, Standard of Care, Premises Liability, Risk and Security, Life Safety, Owner-Manager Disputes, Maintenance Operations, Mgmt Company Leadership, Property Valuation, Property Inspections, Due Diligence, Operational Practices, Fair Housing, Vendor Management, Portfolio Management
Jeffrey A. Goldshine, CPM, is a property management consultant and expert witness with five decades of hands-on operational leadership experience in multifamily residential real estate, property management operations, asset management, and organizational oversight. Over the course of his career, he has overseen the management and operation of more than 70,000 apartment units across 23 states and has held senior executive leadership roles including President, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, and Partner.
Mr. Goldshine provides expert witness services and litigation consulting in matters involving property management standards of care, premises liability, multifamily operations, life safety practices, maintenance operations, risk management, security-related issues, property inspections, operational oversight, vendor coordination, and owner-management operational disputes.
His work focuses on evaluating how properties are actually managed in ...
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Michael Lefevere
Realtor, Property Manager
Reston, Virginia
Real Estate, Property Management
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Real Estate, Agent, Property Management, MLS, Real Estate Value, Rental Agent, Property Manager, Tenant Representation, Landlord Representation, Listing Agent, Security Deposit, Lease, Commercial Tenant, Commercial Landlord, Commercial Seller, Commercial Buyer, Relocation, Broker Price Opinion, NVAR
Michael Lefevere has been a Licensed VA Realtor since June 2004. He has been involved in over 400 real estate transactions during his career representing the following types of clients: Residential - Sellers, Purchasers, Tenants, and Landlords. Commercial - Sellers, Purchasers, Tenants, and Landlords. He is extremely knowledgeable regarding listing, purchase, and lease agreements for residential and commercial real estate in the state of Virginia. The price range of the properties that he has listed or sold range from $165,000 to $1,460,000. Michael is also the owner of 44PPM, a property management company and has extensive experience processing rental applications, drafting lease agreements, performing move-in and move-out inspections, and handling disputes between landlords and tenants. Michael is a certified Relocation Specialist, Weichert Rental Specialist, obtained a BPOR certification (Broker Price Opinion Resource), is a Weichert mentor trainer – teaching other agents how...
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Christina Mays, CPM, CCIM, ARM
Property Management Expert, Leader & Instructor
Mays Commercial Real Estate Consulting
Mercer Island, Washington
Property Management, Premises Liability
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Real Estate, Real Estate Management, Apartment Management, Condominium Management, Retail Management, Office Management, Manufactured/Mobile Home Park, Snow Removal, Smoke Detector, Locks, Property Maintenance, Property Operations, Slip Trip & Fall, Building Management, Lead Paint, Mold, CO2, Fire, Dogs, Inspects/Pests
Award-winning property manager. Board Member of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). Former IREM Regional Vice President. Extensive experience teaching and training property managers. Owner and operator of a property management firm with ~30 properties, ~2,500 residential units, and ~30 employees. Certified Property Manager.
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