Real Estate Expert Witnesses

The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of real estate expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on real estate and related issues. Real estate 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 real estate expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Property Management, Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Due Diligence, Fiduciary Duty, Premises Liability, Commercial, Fraud, Personal Injury, Brokerage, Maintenance, Mold, Partnerships, Retail, and Construction.

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Jeffrey S Rothbart, J.D., LL.M

Real Estate Expert with Diverse Experience

Real Estate Expert Witnesses, LLC

Real Estate, Appraisal & Valuation - 1031 Exchange, NNN, LLC/Partnership dispute, Real Estate Appraisal, Proforma Analysis, Zoning, commercial financing, landlord/tenant disputes, acquisition, standard of care, real estate valuation, REIT
Mr. Rothbart is a seasoned real estate executive with over 22 years of direct experience in all aspects of commercial and residential real estate. Generally, Mr. Rothbart’s experience includes, but is not limited to, land and property acquisition, zoning and entitlements, development, general contracting, valuation, acquisitions, debt and equity finance, asset and property management, leasing, sustainability and dispositions. Mr. Rothbart has experience with both domestic and international real estate as well as most property types. Mr. Rothbart is an Illinois licensed attorney, possess and LL.M. in Taxation and has been an Adjunct Professor of Law since 2007. Mr. Rothbart has served as an expert witness/consultant in 200+ real estate matters. Prior expert experience includes, but is not limited to, real estate valuation, LLC Operating Agreements, breach of fiduciary duties, breach of representations and warranties, land use, construction damages, standard of care issues, brokerag...
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John A Dalkowski, III, CRE, MAI

NATIONAL REAL ESTATE VALUATION & LITIGATION SVCS

National Real Estate Research, LLC

Real Estate, Real Estate Appraiser - Real Estate Damages, Detrimental Conditions - stigma litigation, Real Estate Diminution of Value damages, Loss of Use Damages, air rights & TDR's, Real Estate Broker Standard of Care / Malpractice, complex valuations of major urban assets, hotels resorts timeshare valuations, allocation of tangible intangible value
National Real Estate Research is a NATIONWIDE real estate counseling and valuation firm specializing in litigation support, expert witness services, valuations and distressed property solutions. John A. Dalkowski III, CRE, MAI is Managing Director of NRER and maintains offices in New York, NY, Miami, FL and Charlotte, NC. Mr. Dalkowski has 45+ years’ of experience providing real estate valuations - totaling in excess of $11 Billion in real estate asset value, and in litigation support / expert witness services for both Plaintiffs and Defendants, real estate development consulting, counseling and brokerage services - performed in 30 states to date. Our specific areas of expertise include litigation related to Real Estate Diminution of Value and Loss of Use Damages - due to stigma or other external forces; Detrimental Conditions cases; Real Estate Damages & Loss of Use; Real Estate Development litigation; Real Estate Broker Standards of Care or Real Estate Appraiser Malpractice / US...
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Gary M. Tenzer, BA, MBA, MSBA

Comm. Real Estate Finance & Transactions Expert

Tenzer Consulting Group

Real Estate, Financial - Commercial Real Estate Finance, Mortgage, Debt, Lender, Borrower, Interest Rate, Loan Terms, Bankruptcy, CMBS, Bank, Alter Ego, Lender Liability, Loan Underwriting, Loan Origination, Joint Ventures, Structured Finance, Intercreditor, Fiduciary Duty, Brokerage Issues, Loan Servicing
I am an expert in commercial real estate finance with over 40 years of experience. I have arranged over $11 billion in financing for my developer and investor clients. I work as an active professional arranging capital placement for my clients. Therefore, I am well-versed in commercial real estate finance and related issues, as well as the current and past state of the capital markets. With over 25 years of expert witness experience, I have served as an expert witness or consultant on over three hundred matters, given deposition testimony over 150 times, and trial testimony 100 +/- times in Federal, State, and Bankruptcy courts as well as ADR proceedings. Expert testimony Issues include: Chapter 11 Interest rate determination, partnership disputes, lender/borrower disputes, landlord/tenant disputes, alter ego issues, lender liability matters, lender approval process, the suitability of financing, forensic determination of market-rate and terms of financing, economic feasibility...
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Laura A. Cantrell, CPM

Real Estate Property Management Practice Standards

Cantrell Real Estate Associates

Anchorage, Alaska
Real Estate, Property Management - 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 - 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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David J. Brotman, FAIA

Architect with 55+ Yrs Major Project Experience

Sunset Consultants

Scottsdale, Arizona
Architecture, Construction Defects - Standard of Care, Construction Document, Real Estate, Slip trip & fall, Trip & Fall, Delay, Defect, Change Order, Building, Design, Coordination, Code Compliance, Contract Document, Management, Contract Administration, Architectural Detailing, Commercial, Retail, Hotel, Office
David J. Brotman, FAIA, is a nationally recognized architect and expert witness with over five decades of experience in architectural design, construction, and professional practice. As a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA), Mr. Brotman has achieved the highest level of professional distinction. He is celebrated for his contributions to the advancement of architecture nationally and internationally. He spent 25 years with one of the world’s largest architecture and engineering firms, leading worldwide major commercial, retail, institutional, and mixed-use developments. His portfolio includes transformative projects such as the Shanghai Science and Technology Center — a project awarded through an international competition and publicly announced at a press conference in Shanghai by President Bill Clinton and the Mayor of Shanghai — as well as the extensive 1988 renovation and expansion of Tysons Corner Center, which introduced the first Nordstrom on the East Coast a...
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Garrett Lynch

Commercial Real Estate Expert with Vast Experience

G10 Consulting

Scottsdale, Arizona
Real Estate, Appraisal & Valuation - 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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Kevin Herzberg, MBA, BSEE, LSSBB

Residential Lending and Banking Expert

Serpentine Partners, LLC

Los Angeles, California
Banking, Real Estate - Automated Valuation Models/AVMs, Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities/RMBS, Mortgage Lending/Originations, Lending Practices, Loan Underwriting, Mortgage Servicing, Mortgage Banking, Fraud, Valuation/Appraisal, foreclosures/Loan Modifications, Trade Secrets/Misappropriation, Mortgage Insurance/MI
Executive leader with more than 20 years of experience in business strategy, operations, and fiscal excellence for major banking and lending corporations. I have served as an expert witness in over 40 cases and submitted comprehensive written reports on complex matters that were presented to the courts in layman terms. Disputes have argued the following issues: * The 2008 Financial Crisis Involving Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) * Misappropriation of Trade Secrets * Predatory Lending * Multiple County Tax Assessors * Environmental Contamination and Real Estate Valuation Stigma * Loan Origination / Employment Compensation Topics covered included: * Real Estate Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) * Intellectual Property (IP) / Software Source Code Theft * Errant Lending Practices * Mortgage Fraud * Loan Servicing * Foreclosures * Loan Modifications * Loan Workouts * Real Estate Owned (REO...
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Christopher Hanson, Esq., CCIM

Real Estate Standard of Care -- Title Insurance

Real Estate Mediation Service, LLC

San Leandro, California
Real Estate, Real Estate - 44+ years in the industry .... Broker negligence, fraud, standard of care, non-disclosure, breach of contract, fiduciary duty, lease, sale, easement, partition, partnership disputes, foreclosures
44+ years in the industry - that's the expertise I bring to the table. . As a retired trial lawyer of over 25 years, I dealt exclusively with real estate cases. Over 880 trials, arbitrations, mediations (only 3 UDs). Negligence, fraud, non-disclosure, breaches of fiduciary duty & contract. I've defended, and sued, brokers, and their insurance companies. I've represented bidders, borrowers and banks in regard to foreclosures; and both sides in loan workouts. I've worked with national chains doing state-wide store rollouts, and lease renegotiations. That followed 12+/- years as a broker actively selling/leasing property (commercial and residential) - I hold a CCIM designation, earned by doing deals. That followed 7+/- years as a title insurance company Advisory Title Officer. I researched and wrote Preliminary Reports. . There isn't much in this business I haven't seen, done, or litigated. . As an attorney looking for an 'expert' witness, I needed someone that was unbiased, an...
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Gary M. Tenzer, BA, MBA, MSBA

Comm. Real Estate Finance & Transactions Expert

Tenzer Consulting Group

Los Angeles, California
Real Estate, Financial - Commercial Real Estate Finance, Mortgage, Debt, Lender, Borrower, Interest Rate, Loan Terms, Bankruptcy, CMBS, Bank, Alter Ego, Lender Liability, Loan Underwriting, Loan Origination, Joint Ventures, Structured Finance, Intercreditor, Fiduciary Duty, Brokerage Issues, Loan Servicing
I am an expert in commercial real estate finance with over 40 years of experience. I have arranged over $11 billion in financing for my developer and investor clients. I work as an active professional arranging capital placement for my clients. Therefore, I am well-versed in commercial real estate finance and related issues, as well as the current and past state of the capital markets. With over 25 years of expert witness experience, I have served as an expert witness or consultant on over three hundred matters, given deposition testimony over 150 times, and trial testimony 100 +/- times in Federal, State, and Bankruptcy courts as well as ADR proceedings. Expert testimony Issues include: Chapter 11 Interest rate determination, partnership disputes, lender/borrower disputes, landlord/tenant disputes, alter ego issues, lender liability matters, lender approval process, the suitability of financing, forensic determination of market-rate and terms of financing, economic feasibility...
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John Pagliassotti, ACoM, ARM, CPM Candidate, PMM

Real estate expert

Newport Beach, California
Real Estate - Matters involving landlords, tenants, buyers, sellers, brokers fiduciary duties and duty of care, property and asset management, AIR contracts, commercial and residential real estate, leasing, sales, CAM charges, holdover, surrender of property, partnerships, options, rent adjustments, mold & more
After graduating from UCLA in 1984, John began working in real estate brokerage in Orange County, California. While in brokerage, John specialized in industrial sales and leasing, as well as investment sales. John was regularly recognized as a top producing salesperson. In 1990, John began working with Fujita Corporation USA as their vice president and as the managing director of Fujita Corporation's property management division, Fujita Property Management (FPM). While at Fujita, John was responsible for overseeing just under 4 million square feet of institutional grade commercial and residential property (valued at approximately $400 million with just over 700 tenants) and for the day-to-day operations of FPM. His duties included oversight of the first private Japanese REIT in California. When John joined Fujita, most of their portfolio was under fee management. Within two years, John grew FPM and took the management of all properties in house. In addition to leasing hundreds of t...
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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 - 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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Rick Rivera

Commercial property management/brokerage expert

CBM1, Inc.

Los Angeles, California
Real Estate, Property Management - 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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Renee A Engelen, Broker, CCRM, CHA

HRH Real Estate Services Corp

San Rafael, California
Property Management, Real Estate - 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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Andrew R. Zimbaldi, MBA

Property management, HOA management, brokerage

Kidder Mathews

Irvine, California
Real Estate, Premises Liability - Property management, brokerage, agent, apartment, commercial, HOA, slip and fall, premises liability, maintenance, standards of care, disclosure, owner and broker disclosure, personal injury, mold, bedbugs, water intrusion, health and safety, fiduciary duty, fraud, receivership
Currently active as the Senior Vice President of Asset Management Services for Kidder Mathews: one of the largest commercial and property management brokerage firms in the western United States. In excess of seventy million square feet of assets under management. Serves as an expert witness in property management, standards of care, brokerage, owner and agent disclosure, premises liability, water intrusion, mold, bedbugs, personal injury, health and safety, fiduciary duty, and most all aspects of the real estate industry.
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Philip S Simmons, Esq.

Real Estate Acquisition, Entitlement & Development

Simmons Group Consulting, Inc.

Culver City, California
Real Estate, Legal - Land Use, Entitlement, Real Property, Contracts, Partnerships, Development, Mixed-Use, Design, Due Digligence, Acquisition, Management, Negotiation, Agreements, Investment
I offer over thirty-five years of experience in successful private and corporate residential & mixed-use real estate acquisition, entitlement, design, investment, transaction and development operations. My specialization includes contracts and operations relating to land use, due diligence, major property entitlements, land development, project design, partnership structuring, marketing and disposition. As both an attorney and real estate broker, I regularly provide pre-litigation and litigation support – as well as expert witness services. I offer assistance to companies and legal counsel in leading complex negotiations, managing development teams, reviewing and implementing ordinances, drafting agreements, structuring compliance, and directing teams of outside counsel.
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Robert B Klaus

Commercial Real Estate Investments / Loan Expert

Elite Commercial Advisors, Inc.

La Jolla, California
Real Estate, Financial - Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Syndications, Purchase and Sale Agreements, Financing, Finance, Commercial Loans, Construction Loans, Operating Agreements, Bridge Debt, Valuation, Commercial Real Estate Brokerage, Bank Loans, Hard Money Loans, Private Loans, Brokerage Standard of Care, Economic Damages, Dispute Resolution
30+ years experience as a Commercial Real Estate Broker, Investor and Commercial Loan Broker. Key principle (General Partner) in multiple boutique investment companies and Broker of Record for several Commercial Real Estate brokerage firms. Has been involved in commercial real estate transactions totaling over $500,000,000. Examples of commercial real estate projects include: Acquisition and financing of 30 vacant properties with one loan via cross collateralization and built in release provisions, Acquisition and financing of ground up construction Class-A self storage facility, financed 49 properties with one loan via cross collateralization and built in release provisions, acquisition and financing of multiple out of state NNN (Triple-Net) properties. Knowledgeable on commercial real estate sales contract trends, financing solutions, syndication structures, lender guidelines and creative transaction structures across multiple asset classes. Extensive experience with highly ...
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James H Cantrell, CPM, CAM

Standard of Care Property, Association Management

Cantrell Associates

San Francisco, California
Real Estate, Property Management - 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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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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Dennis Gemberling

Expert in Hotels, Restaurants, Bars, Nightclubs

Perry Group International

San Diego, California
Hotel & Restaurant, Real Estate - Hospitality Industry, Management, Operations, Maintenance, Upkeep, Safety, Security, Employment, Wages, Harassment, Discrimination, Economic Impact, Business Interruption, Alcohol Service Handling, Food Safety, Construction, Equipment, Standard of Care, Customs and Trade Practices, Human Trafficking
– Over 35 years experience managing, operating and consulting on full-service, limited-service, extended-stay, all-suite, branded and franchised, condo and timeshare hotels and resorts, casual, fine-dining and quick-service restaurants, bars and nightclubs, catering and special event facilities, casinos, and mixed-use real estate. Held prior positions for different owners, operators and chains as Senior Vice President, General Manager, Director of Food & Beverage and Restaurant Unit Manager. – Retained over 400 projects including brands, franchises and independents across the United States, Mexico and Canada. - Earned Certificates in Hotel Real Estate Investments and Asset Management from Cornell University and Receiverships Administration, Procedures, and Law from Loyola Law School – Member of Foodservice Consultants Society International, Forensic Expert Witness Association, and Turnaround Management Association. - Over 10 years as A.M. Best’s “Recommended Expert Services Prov...
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Michael K Ryan

45+ years, seasoned vet, proven trial testimony

Castlelyons Corporation

Encinitas, California
Real Estate - Partnership/JV disputes, Disclosure requirements, Non-compliance with Industry practices, Entitlement and development issues, Industry standard of care, General Partner duties owed, Agent/Broker misconduct, Due diligence standards, Fiduciary duties owed, Agent/Broker NAR Code of Conduct
"Real estate experts are only as good as their 'real world' experience". I have 45-plus years of it. My "real world" experience has proven to be a key factor in the analysis of case issues and in my credibility during courtroom testimony. Managed Divisions for privately and publicly held realty companies. MBA from USC, CA and HI Broker's Licenses and CA Contractor's License. Cases have required, expertise in entitlements, development, home building, agent/broker misconduct, Industry standards, disclosure requirements, due diligence standards, partnership and joint venture issues, fiduciary duties owed and rebuttal to opposing expert's report. WATCH 1-MINUTE VIDEO ON WEBSITE -- www.castlelyons.net NOTE: I do not charge travel time or expenses for cases located outside Southern California.
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Samuel Murphy

Expert Valuation for Partitions & Estate Disputes

SM RE Inc.

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: ...
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Bill Burch

San Marcos, California
Real Estate, Banking - Mortgage Lending, Standard of Care, Compliance, TILA/RESPA Regulation, Disclosure, HAMP/Modification, Foreclosure, Underwriting, Residential, Loan Servicing, Real Estate/Mortgage Fraud, Financial Elder Abuse, CA DRE/NMLS Licensing
I have been in the mortgage industry for over 30 years, serving as a loan officer, branch manager, and area vice president. During this time, I have developed a strong base of knowledge and experience in many areas of the mortgage industry. On the origination end, this includes application, disclosure, processing, underwriting, appraisal, & funding. On the servicing end, this includes payment servicing, escrow accounts, modification, HAMP, and foreclosure. I am able to study a case file quickly and thoroughly, and establish a defensible opinion. My writing skills yield a strong written report. And, my public speaking and discussion skills present well in deposition and trial.
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Douglas B. Twillman, CFO, CFA, MBA, BS-ME

Commercial Real Estate Expert (Witness) Services

Mill Valley, California
Real Estate, Financial - Financial Planning & Analysis, Underwriting, Due Diligence, Capital Markets, Structured Finance, Syndication, Banking, CMBS Loan, Asset Mgmt, Shopping Center, Mixed Use, Standard of Care, Landlord/Tenant, Investor Relations, Distressed Assets, Receivership, Forensic Accounting, Economic Damage, Lic. CA Broker, Family Law
I provide Commercial Real Estate and Family Law Expert Services with extensive hands-on experience as a real estate investor, asset manager, and fractional Chief Financial Officer. My expertise is grounded in real-world ownership and operations—not theoretical or purely academic analysis—allowing me to deliver clear, supportable opinions that withstand scrutiny in litigation, arbitration, and mediation. My commercial real estate experience spans the full investment lifecycle, including opportunity identification, financial underwriting, valuation, due diligence, capital structuring, debt and equity placement, contract negotiation, leasing strategy, property and asset management, investor reporting, and disposition analysis. I have direct experience evaluating investment performance, cash flow, capital expenditures, operating budgets, and long-term value creation across multiple asset classes. I specialize in complex financial analysis related to commercial real estate disputes, in...
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Justin D. Watts

HOME AND BUILDING INSPECTION EXPERT

ICC Certified Building Inspector

Rancho Santa Margarita , California
Building Inspection, Construction Defects - home inspection, landlord tenant disputes, substandard housing, construction, building code violations, building inspection, code violations, water damage, property maintenance, standards of care, code enforcement, housing inspection, commercial inspection, residential inspection, habitability, ADU, fire safety, real estate
Justin D. Watts has a diverse inspection background performing thousands of residential, commercial and industrial inspections in evaluation of all construction trades including structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing code compliance and construction defects. Mr. Watts has been employed by two government agencies as a Certified Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer. As the owner of American Dream Home Inspection, performed thousands of property inspections for home buyers in real estate transactions. Since 2007, he has provided litigation support for dozens of cases for law firms with an approximate 50/50 plaintiff and defendant client ratio. Mr. Watts has testified numerous times in depositions and court trials. Certifications: International Code Council – ICC California Commercial Building Inspector International Code Council – ICC California Residential Building Inspector State of California – Safety Assessment Program – CA DSW local ID#63255 National Asso...
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Gregory M. Libby, MBA

Real Estate Expert Witness

Libby Consulting, LLC

San Diego, California
Real Estate, Property Management - 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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Jeffery Potter

Real Estate Development - 42 Years in the business

H&M Investment Advisors, Inc.

Newport Beach, California
Real Estate, Construction - Construction, Real Estate, Finance, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Environmental, Entitlements, Defect, Easement, Ownership, Title, Brokerage, Partnership, Lease, Planning, Zoning, Disputes, Financing, Contract, Conflict
• Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffery-potter-35367411 • Website: https://www.potterexpertwitness.com/ • IG: https://www.instagram.com/potterexpertwitness/ Real Estate • Construction • Finance Expert – Jeff Potter brings over 42 years of proven success in commercial real estate development, investment and expert witness work. He has overseen the acquisition, development, management and disposition of more than 4 million square feet of industrial, multifamily, retail, self storage, residential and land development assets across the Western United States. California Heritage & Education • Family roots in Northern, Southern and Central California date back to 1867. • B.S. in Business (Marshall School, USC) and MRED from USC. • Currently pursuing a CCIM designation and a Master Certificate in Homeland Security at USC—underscoring his commitment to lifelong learning. Key Career Milestones • Co founded A American Self Storage with industry pioneer Ed Olson. • Director of Development ...
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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 - 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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Jay Hibert

Real Estate Lending and Commercial Banking Expert

JBH Real Estate Experts Inc

Carlsbad, California
Real Estate, Financial - SBA Loans, Hard Money Loans, Lending Customs and Practice, Title Insurance, Broker Standards of Care, Banking Operations, Lender Liability, Construction Lending, Private Money Lending, Bank Finance, Expert Reports adherent to Federal Rule 26, Collateral Review, Broker Fiduciary, Covid Finance Issues
Active lender with over 39 years of experience in Banking, Finance, and Real Estate Lending. Licensed with the California Department of Real Estate. CalDRE#01523075 Jay Hibert was in the commercial banking industry for 25 years before leaving to form his own company, a real estate lending and consulting company. Jay is licensed with the California Bureau of Real Estate and for over 10 years his company was a licensed California Finance Lender. The company provides services to banks, non-banks, and individuals in need of creative financing solutions. With now over 39 years of experience in banking and real estate, Jay's market knowledge and transactional experience has allowed him to work in a consulting and expert witness capacity for many clients over the years. Still an ACTIVE lender in the industry, Jay stays updated on current customs and practices and has transacted hundreds of real estate and non-real estate loan negotiations in times of economic growth as well as downtur...
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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 - 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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Charles A. Gabriels

Real Estate & Construction Defect Expert Witness

Full Service Real Estate; Planned Space - Construction

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

Roulac Global

San Francisco, California
Real Estate, Economics - RE finance/investment, Causation/liability, Damages, Consulting expert, Valuation/appraisal/analytics, Fiduciary/ ethics, Due process/diligence, Properties/markets, Cycles, Conservation easements, Housing, Financial economics, Development/building, Loans, Securitization/CMBS/RMBS, Proptech, Leases, Strate
Dr. Stephen Roulac’s background includes working as a real estate expert providing professional strategic property analytic, investment management, and advisory services to decision-makers. Stephen Roulac has been retained as a consulting and/or testifying expert for 150+ matters, including many of the most significant real estate litigation assignments of the last several decades. Dr. Roulac and his team provide consulting advice and expert witness services to assist clients in resolving problems, including diagnosis, analysis, development of alternative solutions, and implementation assistance in negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Dr. Roulac and his team have assisted attorneys to successfully pursue their cases on behalf of plaintiffs, defendants and the public interest in civil, bankruptcy, and criminal matters in Municipal/Superior/Federal courts and in public hearings and specialized proceedings before government (city, county, state, federal) and legislativ...
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Lee Segal

Commercial real estate disputes

Segal Commercial Properties, Inc

Los Angeles, California
Real Estate - 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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Jack G Cohen

Westlake Village, California
Real Estate - 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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Stan Mullin, CRE, SIOR, CCIM, FRICS

Commercial Real Estate Expertise - Global SIOR pp

Expert Witness Property

Newport Beach, California
Real Estate, Manufacturing - Technology, Retail, Multi-Family, Office, Distribution, Land
1982-02 – Grubb & Ellis, Newport Beach; CA; industrial sales. Leased/sold land, distribution, manufacturing and high tech 2006 - President, AIR Commercial Real Estate Association (http://www.airea.com) 2006, 2007 - Global President, Society of Industrial & Office Realtors (www.sior.com) 2009/11-2011/11; Receiver’s agent at California Real Estate Receiverships, Newport Beach. 2011/12 – to date; California real estate broker # 00833110; Expert witness; Settled estates (trustee); JVs in NL, DEU and IE Specialties: Landlord v Tenant, Sublessor v Sublessee, Buyer v Seller, Broker v Client and vice versa First Rights (to renew, expand, contract, to purchase), Options and Rights of First Refusal to Renew, Expand, Contract, to Purchase), Yield Maintenance, Parking Provisions, Common Area Disputes, Good Faith and Fair Dealing, Fiduciary, Ethics, Industry Standards, Deferred Maintenance, Self-Help, Allowed Use, Agency Contracts, Riders & Addenda, Lease Guarantees, Escrow, Title, Evic...
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Paul Habibi, CPA/ABV/CFF

Nationally-Recognized Real Estate Expert Witness

Grayslake Advisors LLC

Los Angeles, California
Real Estate, Financial - Accounting/Auditing, Banking, Commercial and Residential Real Estate, Inverse Condemnation, Lost Profits, Damages, Antitrust, Agriculture, Lender Liability, Loss of Use, Valuation, Mortgage-Backed Securities, Ground Leases, Brokerage, Joint Ventures, Securities, REITs, Construction/Development, Diminution in Value, Alter Ego
Paul Habibi is Principal and Founder of Grayslake Advisors, a real estate expert services firm based in Los Angeles and New York City. Grayslake's client's include publicly traded Fortune 500 companies, as well as privately held, small businesses, non-profit organizations and associations and individuals. He has been retained as an expert witness in 300+ real estate litigation and regulatory matters, on engagements involving financial analysis, economic damages, accounting, valuation, and industry custom and practice. He has testified in some of the highest-profile matters in the country, in federal and state courts, including the Delaware Court of Chancery, and ADR forums. He has been retained by the vast majority of the AmLaw100 firms on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants. He is a Senior Continuing Lecturer at UCLA Anderson School of Management, Continuing Lecturer in Law at UCLA School of Law, Faculty Advisor at UCLA Department of Economics, real estate investor and deve...
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Linda Rae Paul

CRE Transaction Experts, Inc.

Sausalito, California
Real Estate, Fraud - Commercial Title, Commercial Escrow, Title Insurance, Underwriting, Escrow Procedures, Fiduciary Duty, Escrow Documentation, Curative Work, Due Diligence, Multi-State Customs and Practices, Escrow Operations, Standard of Care
Linda Rae Paul is the President of CRE Transaction Experts, Inc. She works closely with all segments of the legal community to expeditiously perform escrow and title expert services in a professional manner and provide the most objective analysis in reports and testimony. Specialties include the following: • Escrow and title industry standard practice • Jurisdictional closing customs and practices • Parties to an escrow and what role they play • Escrow instructions – Southern California version • Escrow instructions – Northern California version • Escrow instructions – closing instructions from third parties • Funds and escrow audits • Funds from third parties • Understanding and identifying escrow fraud events • Payoffs – institutional and private • Drafting of documents • Fiduciary duties – escrow holder • Fiduciary duties – title insurer • Improper title clearance • Standard of Care for title and escrow personnel • Interpretation of real estate documents and forms • Interpretati...
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Dick Bridy, PhD

RE MGT, CONTRACT DISPUTE, ADA, CODE VIOLATIONS

DBI Group Expert Witness

Solana Beach, California
Real Estate - Personal Injury, Slip Trip & Fall, Reconstruction-Photo/Video, Title 24 Part 2 - California Building Code, Title 24, Part 3 NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Permits/ Construction Docs, Realtor Disclosure, Misrepresentation, Negligence, Affirmative Duty
DBI Expert Witness is a commercial real estate Consulting Firm that offers services, including workplace safety and health standards of care and OSHA compliance services. • Litigation consultation services and trial testimony • Expert consultation on public safety, building compliance and personal injury • Building Code violations and property owner negligence • California Building Standards Code (Title 24) • Application, interpretations, compliance and industry consensus standards of the OSH ACT of 1970 • Lease obligations and Landlord/Tenant default Extensive experience in asset and property management issues related to management operations, leasing, Landlord/Tenant disputes, slip & falls, property inspection and maintenance, security, fiduciary and affirmative duties, plus standards of care for commercial facilities. Dr. Dick Bridy as over 45 years of experience as an owner/developer/redeveloper, asset/property manager, Realtor, investment syndicator and lender for commercial ...
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John J. D'Andrea, Ph.D.

Real Estate Economic Damages and FInance

Realty Solutions

San Anselmo, California
Real Estate, Banking - damages, mortgages/lending, Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS), loan underwriting, sub-prime lending, foreclosures/workouts, real estate syndications/limited partnerships, real estate development, appraisals-real estate, due diligence-loans and properties, forensic economics, real estate brokerage
Dr. D'Andrea has been involved in real estate consulting, finance, investment, management, development, and/or brokerage for more than 25 years. His clients have included investment banks, institutional investors and some of the largest financial institutions and most prestigious law firms in the country. His broad range of experience in property and portfolio analysis, real estate finance, business strategies, and forecasting provide a strong foundation for his expert witness practice. Dr. D’Andrea is a seasoned expert, having provided trial and deposition testimony, reports and declarations. Dr. D'Andrea's expertise has been particularly beneficial to counsel when engaged either pre-litigation or in its early stages. He has assisted in succinct evaluation of case merits, reviewing documents for key provisions, discovery requests, examination preparation prior to and during depositions, and settlement negotiations.
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Yaron Goldman

Restaurant Operations and Hospitality Valuation

Ascension Advisory Consulting

Loveland, Colorado
Hotel & Restaurant, Real Estate - Restaurant, Hospitality, Restaurant Valuation, Restaurant Operations, Damages, Restaurant Profits, Restaurant Franchising, Restaurant Labor, Foodcost, Turnaround, EBITDA, Restaurant Tips, HR, Foodcost, Beverage, Due Dilligence, Beverage, QSR, Kitchen, Interruption
Mr. Goldman is a restaurant and hospitality executive and expert witness with more than 20 years of experience in restaurant operations, restaurant and hospitality valuation, franchise systems, operational turnarounds, mergers and acquisitions, profitability analysis, and enterprise value creation. Mr. Goldman has served as a Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Interim President, and restaurant owner, and has been court certified as an expert witness in restaurant valuation and operations. Mr. Goldman’s expert witness work includes matters involving restaurant operations, restaurant and hospitality valuation, lost profits, business interruption, operational performance, unit economics, franchise and licensee disputes, management practices, and hospitality industry standards. Mr. Goldman has been retained on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants and has sat for two depositions in connection with expert witness assignments. Mr. Goldman’s opinions are grounded in pract...
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Jeffrey A Goldshine, CPM®

Multifamily Property Management Expert Witness

Goldshine Management Consulting, LLC

District Of Columbia
Real Estate, Property Management - 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

Florida
Real Estate, Property Management - 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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Stephen B McWilliam, ABR,CRB,CRS,GRI

Florida Real Estate Standard of Care Expert

Florida State Realty Group, Inc

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Real Estate, Financial - Florida REALTORS®/Florida BAR (f/k/a FAR/BAR) Purchase Contracts, REALTOR® Code of Ethics, Procuring cause, Residential and Commerical real estate transactions, REALTOR® Standard of Care, REALTORS® negligence, fraud, malpractice claims, MLS (Multiple Listing System) Best Practices and Policies
Stephen is one of Florida's very best and methodical real estate experts involving both residential and commercial issues. These issues typically include state and federal litigation, arbitration, mediation, and areas of ethical concerns/challenges. Steve, originally from Massachusetts, began his real estate career in 1984 with a local Century 21 franchise. He has been living in the Fort Lauderdale area since 1989 and consults exclusively throughout the State of Florida. Stephen has earned four of the most prestigious real estate professional designations offered by the National Association of REALTORS®, ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative), CRB (Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager), CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) and GRI (Graduate of the REALTOR® Institute). Stephen is a Florida licensed real estate broker, school instructor, and mortgage loan originator. Stephen served as the elected 2012 president of one of the largest REALTOR® associations in the USA. Additional...
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James H Cantrell, CPM, CAM

Standard of Care Property, Association Management

Cantrell Associates

Florida
Real Estate, Property Management - 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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Paul Habibi, CPA/ABV/CFF

Nationally-Recognized Real Estate Expert Witness

Grayslake Advisors LLC

Florida
Real Estate, Financial - Accounting/Auditing, Banking, Commercial and Residential Real Estate, Inverse Condemnation, Lost Profits, Damages, Antitrust, Agriculture, Lender Liability, Loss of Use, Valuation, Mortgage-Backed Securities, Ground Leases, Brokerage, Joint Ventures, Securities, REITs, Construction/Development, Diminution in Value, Alter Ego
Paul Habibi is Principal and Founder of Grayslake Advisors, a real estate expert services firm based in Los Angeles and New York City. Grayslake's client's include publicly traded Fortune 500 companies, as well as privately held, small businesses, non-profit organizations and associations and individuals. He has been retained as an expert witness in 300+ real estate litigation and regulatory matters, on engagements involving financial analysis, economic damages, accounting, valuation, and industry custom and practice. He has testified in some of the highest-profile matters in the country, in federal and state courts, including the Delaware Court of Chancery, and ADR forums. He has been retained by the vast majority of the AmLaw100 firms on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants. He is a Senior Continuing Lecturer at UCLA Anderson School of Management, Continuing Lecturer in Law at UCLA School of Law, Faculty Advisor at UCLA Department of Economics, real estate investor and deve...
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Michael J Maxwell

Award-Winning Real Estate Development Expert

MAXWELL+Partners, LLC

Coral Gables, Florida
Real Estate, Construction - Land Use , Due Diligence, Real Estate Acquisitions & Dispositions, Real Estate Development, Valuation Modeling , Commercial Investment & Develoopment, Historic Preservation , Partnerships , Feasibiltity, Distressed assets, Owner's Representation, Fraud, Adaptive Use, Entitlements , Real Estate Education, Bankruptcy, Land deve
Fifty Years of Real Estate Development experience. Developer, Owner's Representative, Executive Positions from VP to CEO. Real Estate work-outs and bankruptcies as Chief Restructuring Officer. Consultant for land use and Zoning. Debt and Equity financing. Due Diligence. Purchase and Sales. Historic Preservation and Adaptive Use. Graduate (MSRE) Real Estate Program Director and Professor, leading an award-winning master's degree program in real estate development. Adjunct Professor of Real Estate at multiple university programs. Providing expert real estate service for attorneys since 1987. Assists attorney's with advice on case stragety, principlas and practice standards. Financing. Land Use. Asset Recovery. Partnership disputes. Cases in Florida, South Carolina, El Salvador. Urban Land Institute national award for consulting services - NAIOP honored as a Dsitingushed Fellow Fellow Royal Insitute of Chartered Surveyors GLG National Real Estate Expert since 2008
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Joshua Ulmer

Mortgage Lending & Compliance Expert Witness

Tequesta, Florida
Financial, Real Estate - Mortgage lending expert, Mortgage compliance, RESPA, TILA, TRID, Dodd-Frank, Fair lending, Steering, Redlining, Loan officer conduct, Underwriting standards, Debt-to-income (DTI), Automated underwriting system (AUS), Overlays, Pricing discretion, Quality control (QC), Repurchase disputes, Wrongful foreclosure, Industry standard
Joshua Ulmer is a mortgage lending expert witness and mortgage compliance expert witness with more than 22 years of experience in mortgage lending operations, mortgage underwriting, and loan officer conduct. He provides expert witness services in mortgage litigation for both plaintiff and defense counsel on a nationwide basis. Mr. Ulmer has extensive experience in mortgage origination, underwriting standards, debt-to-income (DTI) analysis, automated underwriting system (AUS) findings, lender overlays, and pricing discretion. He routinely evaluates whether mortgage lenders and loan officers complied with industry standard of care and federal mortgage regulations, including RESPA, TILA, TRID, and Dodd-Frank. As a mortgage compliance expert, Mr. Ulmer analyzes claims involving fair lending, steering, redlining, discriminatory lending, wrongful foreclosure, and improper underwriting. He is also retained in matters involving quality control (QC) failures, repurchase disputes, rep and w...
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Gary M. Broidis, MBA

Commercial Real Estate Expert-35 Years Experience

Atlantic Commercial Group, Inc.

Delray Beach, Florida
Real Estate - Partnerships, Commercial Real Estate, Landlord/Tenant Disputes, Operating Agreements, Dispositions, Acquisitions, Site Plans, Property Valuations, Real Estate Contracts
Mr. Broidis is an expert witness with regard to all facets of the commercial real estate industry and has been used by many local, regional and national law firms to assist with their litigation matters. A partial list of subject matters that I have served as an expert witness includes, but is not limited to: ** Landlord/Tenant Disputes ** Buyer/Seller Disputes ** Partnership Litigation ** Opinions of Value ** Brokerage/Management/Leasing Litigation Matters A full resume and list of past assignments will be provided upon request. Mr. Broidis also founded Atlantic Commercial Group, a Delray Beach-based commercial real estate brokerage and development company in 2000 and has since been the recipient of many awards and accolades as well as being ranked as one of the top 20 commercial real estate firms in South Florida. Gary has provided Expert Witness testimony for numerous aspects in commercial real estate including landlord vs. tenant disputes, partnership litigation, management is...
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Larry Lowenthal

Troubling real estate issues involving brokers

Gainesville, Florida
Real Estate - broker malpractice, Realtor code of ethics, broker negligence, failure to disclose material fact or defect, commission disputes, broker standard of care, broker license law, broker dishonesty, insurance defense, procuring cause, testifying expert, consulting expert, broker obligations, broker duties, commercial, residential
Larry Lowenthal is a real estate expert witness and broker who has been retained for dozens of lawsuits over troubled or failed transactions, most of which name real estate brokers who are charged with malpractice, failure to disclose, negligence, dishonesty, deceptive conduct, violations of state license statutes and/or the Realtor Code of Ethics. Some cases stem from high-dollar commission or procuring cause disputes. Depending upon the facts and the law, Larry works for plaintiff attorneys and insurance defense attorneys, and testifies at depositions and trials. (Note; he will only accept cases that he is comfortable with.) Larry had over twenty years of experience with his Board of Realtors in South Florida serving on the Grievance Committee -- where he examined and analyzed over 250 ethics complaints and arbitration requests -- and on the board's Professional Standards Committee, sitting on ethics and commission arbitration hearing panels, which act as judge and jury. ...
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Craig L Smith, MAI

Subject Matter Expert Healthcare/Senior Housing RP

Smith-Parke

Sarasota, Florida
Real Estate, Real Estate Appraiser - Hospital, Medical Office, Emergency Department, Ambulatory Surgery Center, Radiation Oncology Center, Proton Therapy Center, Urgent Care, Skilled Nursing facility, Assisted Living Facility, CCRC, Rental Retirement, Memory Care , Independent Living, Condemnation, Tax Appeal, Corporate/Partnership Dissolution, Asset Valuation, 3rd Med
Craig Smith, MAI, is a nationally recognized subject matter expert in and practice is limited to the Senior Housing and Health Care fields, providing Brokerage, Consulting, Valuation and Advisory Services. Mr. Smith holds the MAI designation and has conducted over 6,000 senior housing and healthcare assignments. He served as the National Practice Leader for Healthcare and Senior Housing with Colliers International until January 2018. After stepping down, he continues to provide services in the Senior Housing and Healthcare fields. His experience includes CCRC’s, RRC’s, Independent, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Hospitals (acute care, specialty, and long-term care), ASC, Freestanding ER, MOB’s, Radiation Oncology, Proton Therapy and property assets of entire health systems. Former member of the Healthcare Financial Manager’s Association (HFMA), Florida Health Care Association (FHCA), and was a founding and board member of the Retirement Housing Council. Mr. Smith ...
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James J. Cloud, CGC, CCC, CMC, CFC, CPC, CAM, BK, MSIRE

Construction Expert Witness | Florida Contractor

Cloud Design Build

Miami Beach, Florida
Construction, Property Damage - Construction Expert Witness, Construction Defects, Standard of Care, Building Code Compliance, Contractor Licensing, Construction Claims, Construction Contracts, Change Orders, Property Damage, Water Intrusion, Building Envelope, Real Estate, Residential Construction, Commercial Construction, Permitting, Project Management
James J. Cloud is a Florida General Contractor, construction expert witness, and licensed real estate broker with over 20 years of experience across residential, commercial, and large-scale development projects. His work focuses on evaluating construction practices, identifying failures, and determining how those conditions impact property performance, building code compliance, and real estate transactions. His experience spans South Florida, Southwest Florida, and throughout Florida, including major developments across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. He provides expert analysis, consulting, written reports, and testimony in matters involving construction defects, contractor standard of care, building code compliance, contractor licensing, construction claims, and property damage disputes. Mr. Cloud also evaluates construction and real estate-related issues tied to property transactions, including latent defects, disclosure-related matters, and post-sale defect claim...
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Jacob Fenn, MAI

FL Certified Appraiser- Commercial & Residential

Jacob M. Fenn Appraisal Company, LLC

Newberry, Florida
Real Estate, Real Estate Appraiser - Commercial Appraisal, Residential Appraisal, Litigation Support, Appraiser, Divorce, Estate Appraisal, Tax Appeal, Eminent Domain, Land Valuation, Market Rent Study, Expert Witness, Appraisal, Forensic Review, Land, Conservation Easement, Asset valuation, Easement, Deficiencies, inverse condemnation, Title defect claims
Jacob Fenn is a Florida-licensed real estate appraiser specializing in both commercial and residential valuations. With over a decade of experience, Jacob provides expert analysis for litigation, estate settlement, divorce, tax appeal, SBA lending, and special-use properties. Known for his professionalism, market insight, and detailed reporting, Jacob is also experienced in expert witness testimony, retrospective valuations, and forensic reviews. He serves clients with integrity, accuracy, and a deep understanding of complex valuation scenarios.
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Jeffrey Miller, MAI, CRE, CCIM

Complex Valuations, Damages, Litigation, DIV

Southern Skyline Valuations

Atlanta, Georgia
Real Estate, Real Estate Appraiser - Involved in estate portfolios, stigma, defaults, damages, environmental contamination, foreclosure, bankruptcy, USPAP issues, leasing, eminent domain, Yellow Book, easements, receiverships, special servicer, CMBS, real estate diminution, ground leases, leaseholds, subleases - ALL types of CRE
Five Designations: - MAI and ASA - Valuation - CRE - real estate counseling - AI-GRS - review of commercial appraisals - CCIM - investment and brokerage * over 34 years specializing in commercial real estate appraising and consulting * Earned MAI designation 27 years ago (1998); Earned AI-GRS 10 years ago (2015) * Testified on value over 40 times for court litigation matters * CRE with The Counselors of Real Estate Publications/Seminars Developer of 4 Hour Seminar “Regional & Local Verification Requirements for Yellow Book, USPAP, State Regulations & Various Clients” Author of Appraisal Institute Article, “USPAP 2024: The 1st Update with No End Date”, 1st Qtr. 2024 Newsletter Coauthor of Appraisal Buzz Article, “Drones Take Flight for Appraisals,” Sept. 10, 2019, website Author of Appraisal Institute Article, “USPAP 2018-2019 Provides Clarity and Balance”, 4th Qtr. 2017 Newsletter Author of Appraisal Institute’s “Analyzing Credit Tenant Risk and Commercial Lease Analysis”,...
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Camille Ford

Mortgage Expert Witness - Fmr Compliance Officer

Atlanta, Georgia
Real Estate, Banking - Mortgage Lending, Residential Mortgage Loans, Purchase, Refinance, Tax Free Exchange Transactions, Mortgage Fraud, Bank Fraud, General Banking, Elder Financial Abuse, Bank Secrecy Act, Ponzi schemes
34 year mortgage lending career leader with deep expertise in origination, operations, compliance, and training, known for developing high-performing teams and ensuring compliant, client-focused execution. Mortgage professional with extensive experience in residential and commercial lending, broker operations, and industry standards of care. Court‑qualified expert witness in mortgage and real estate matters, accepted by judges in two separate cases involving: Wholesale mortgage broker wire fraud, including analysis of broker duties, disclosures, and lender–broker compensation structures. Commercial real estate breach of contract, including evaluation of loan terms, performance, and damages in complex transactions. Expertise includes mortgage fraud, broker fiduciary duties, wholesale vs. retail channels, and compliance with lending regulations and customary practices. Originated and closed 1500+ residential mortgage loans Training and Development Manager - trained sales and operatio...
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Jeffrey A Goldshine, CPM®

Multifamily Property Management Expert Witness

Goldshine Management Consulting, LLC

Georgia
Real Estate, Property Management - 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 K Ryan

45+ years, seasoned vet, proven trial testimony

Castlelyons Corporation

Hawaii
Real Estate - Partnership/JV disputes, Disclosure requirements, Non-compliance with Industry practices, Entitlement and development issues, Industry standard of care, General Partner duties owed, Agent/Broker misconduct, Due diligence standards, Fiduciary duties owed, Agent/Broker NAR Code of Conduct
"Real estate experts are only as good as their 'real world' experience". I have 45-plus years of it. My "real world" experience has proven to be a key factor in the analysis of case issues and in my credibility during courtroom testimony. Managed Divisions for privately and publicly held realty companies. MBA from USC, CA and HI Broker's Licenses and CA Contractor's License. Cases have required, expertise in entitlements, development, home building, agent/broker misconduct, Industry standards, disclosure requirements, due diligence standards, partnership and joint venture issues, fiduciary duties owed and rebuttal to opposing expert's report. WATCH 1-MINUTE VIDEO ON WEBSITE -- www.castlelyons.net NOTE: I do not charge travel time or expenses for cases located outside Southern California.
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Stephen R. Miller

Land Use, Zoning & Real Property Law Professor

Wilmette, Illinois
Legal, Real Estate - Land Use Litigation, Zoning Law, Land Use Planning, Real Estate Law, Boundary Disputes, Permitting (Variances CUPs), PUDs, Development Agreements, Annexation Agreements, Real Estate Development, Environmental Law, Administrative Law, State & Local Government Law, Takings, RLUIPA, HOAs, CC&Rs, Easements, Fair Housing, Wildfire
STEPHEN R. MILLER is a Professor of Law and Associate Dean for the Part-Time J.D. Program at Northern Illinois University College of Law in the Chicago suburb of DeKalb, Illinois. He previously taught for thirteen years (2011-2024) at the University of Idaho College of Law’s Boise campus where he also served as the law school’s Associate Dean for Faculty Development. Professor Miller is a nationally-recognized expert on land use planning law, state and local government law, and property law. His books include The Advanced Introduction to U.S. Land Use Law, Federal Land Use Law & Litigation, Discretionary Land Use Controls, and Land Use Planning and Development Regulation Law (co-authored). He also served as editor-in-chief and senior editor of the American Bar Association’s Journal of Affordable Housing & Community Development Law, and presently serves on the Journal’s editorial board. In addition, he has published over sixty law review articles, professional articles, and editoria...
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Andrew Shedlin, Esq., SCSM, SCLS, CRX

The Andrew Shedlin Companies, Inc.

Kildeer, Illinois
Real Estate - Retail, Shopping Centers, Landlord/Tenant disputes, Management, Leasing, Lease Interpretation, Shopping Center Development, Redevelopment, Operations, Safety and Security, Repair and Replacement, Interpretation of Leases, Leasing of Shopping Centers, Leasing of Airports, Mitigation of Damages
- Served as Counsel and Executive Vice President of Equity Properties and Development Company with responsibility for the development and leasing of more than 20,000,000 square feet of shopping centers throughout the United States - Acknowledged expert in shopping center leasing custom and practice - Advised and consulted for more than 35 separate international, national, regional and local retailers and restaurants in shopping centers. - Expert in the development, leasing and operations of airport concessions programs for more than 25 years. - Served as New York State Director for the approximately 70,000-member industry trade organization, The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) - Serves on the ICSC Illinois State Committee - Conceived and authored the Certified Shopping Center Leasing Specialist designation - Holds the CLS designation and the Certified Shopping Center Manager (CSM) and the newly established pinnacle of shopping center industry designations - C...
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Jeffrey S Rothbart, J.D., LL.M

Real Estate Expert with Diverse Experience

Real Estate Expert Witnesses, LLC

Highand Park, Illinois
Real Estate, Appraisal & Valuation - 1031 Exchange, NNN, LLC/Partnership dispute, Real Estate Appraisal, Proforma Analysis, Zoning, commercial financing, landlord/tenant disputes, acquisition, standard of care, real estate valuation, REIT
Mr. Rothbart is a seasoned real estate executive with over 22 years of direct experience in all aspects of commercial and residential real estate. Generally, Mr. Rothbart’s experience includes, but is not limited to, land and property acquisition, zoning and entitlements, development, general contracting, valuation, acquisitions, debt and equity finance, asset and property management, leasing, sustainability and dispositions. Mr. Rothbart has experience with both domestic and international real estate as well as most property types. Mr. Rothbart is an Illinois licensed attorney, possess and LL.M. in Taxation and has been an Adjunct Professor of Law since 2007. Mr. Rothbart has served as an expert witness/consultant in 200+ real estate matters. Prior expert experience includes, but is not limited to, real estate valuation, LLC Operating Agreements, breach of fiduciary duties, breach of representations and warranties, land use, construction damages, standard of care issues, brokerag...
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Robert W Berliner, Jr., Esq.

Chicago, Illinois
Real Estate, Legal - Legal Malpractice, Real Estate Legal Malpractice, Standard of Care
Robert Berliner has practiced law for over 50 years, with experience in nearly every area of the law, including litigation, but with particular emphasis on real estate transactions and mediation and arbitration of real estate and other commercial disputes. Among other things, he was retained as a "third party professional qualified in financial and economic analysis" and, as such, adjudicated a dispute between the Illinois State Lottery and its then outside management company. He was general counsel and shareholder of a national real estate investment and development company which developed and owned apartments, retail centers, hotels and office buildings throughout the United States. He has been a principal in many real estate and other business ventures and taught Real Estate Investment Analysis as an adjunct professor at the Stuart Graduate School of Business, Illinois Institute of Technology, as well as being a guest lecturer and teacher in courses involving real estate an...
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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 - 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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RW Rosenblum, CFE, CFCS

R.E. Expert, Negligence, Premises Liab, Nationwide

RW Rosenblum, CFE, CFCS

Maryland
Real Estate, Slip Trip & Fall - Realtor, Broker and Agent Standard of Care, Negligence, Fraud, Premises Liability, Slip and fall, Mold, Environmental, Title Insurance, Title Agency, Mortgage, Appraisal Valuation, Real Estate Commission, Agency, Mortgage Fraud, Ponzi Scheme, Supervision, Fiduciary Duties, Malpractice, Compliance
Nationwide services. Mr. Rosenblum, a Broker provides complete Real Estate expert witness and litigation support . As a practicing Real Estate Agent and Broker (in several states) for over 33 years, Mr. Rosenblum is a real estate expert on Standards of Care, fiduciary responsibility, agency representation, material defects, premises liability, and valuation / marketability. The discipline of his daily work is that of an active Real Estate Broker overseeing agents and transactions. Additionally he provides brokerage and mortgage operations management consulting and litigation support. A FEW PREVIOUS CASES: Residential Real Estate - Undisclosed Structural Defects Residential Real Estate - Undisclosed Toxic Environmental Conditions, Mold, and Water Residential Real Estate - Broker and Agent Due Diligence, Fiduciary Duties, Agency, Standards of Care, Malpractice Residential Real Estate - Unjust Enrichment (Insurance Claim) Residential Real Estate - Diminution of Value (damages / ma...
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Jeffrey A Goldshine, CPM®

Multifamily Property Management Expert Witness

Goldshine Management Consulting, LLC

Maryland
Real Estate, Property Management - 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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Amy L. Natoli, CPM®, RPA®

Natoli Property Management Consulting

Crofton, Maryland
Premises Liability, Real Estate - 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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Christopher R. Lanni, CPP, AMS, CMCA

Residential Security Subject Matter Expert

Secure Residential Services LLC

Hudson, Massachusetts
Security, Real Estate - Condominiums, Technology, Residential, Apartments, Assessments, Safety, Homeowner Associations, Premise Liability, Risk Management, Cooperatives, Policy/Procedure, Operations
Christopher R. Lanni is a seasoned security management and risk advisor with over 30 years of experience. During the past 20 years, he has focused on assessing and identifying security risks, developing and implementing security-related programs, and assessing the use and deployment of related technologies to address those risks in residential communities and property management. Mr. Lanni is the President and Founder of Secure Residential Services, LLC, an independent consulting firm. He has been affiliated with Barkan Management for 25 years during which time he has served as the Director of Security and Resident Services at Harbor Towers in Boston and the Towers of Chestnut Hill in Newton, MA. Mr. Lanni is currently serving as Barkan’s internal Security & Risk Advisor providing services to a portfolio of over 150 properties and numerous projects under development. Mr. Lanni obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University with a concen...
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Daniel O Mee

Banking and Real Estate Expert

Dillon Capital Advisors, LLC

Boston, Massachusetts
Banking, Real Estate - investment management, fund raising, initial public offering (IPO), mortgage brokerage fee, interest, partnership, investment underwriting, loan sale, loan participation / syndication, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), real estate workout, general partner (GP) duty, commercial (C&I) loan, private lender, private equity, FDIC
Dan Mee is President of Dillon Capital Advisors, a private consulting, investment and advisory firm. Here he is active advising companies on strategic planning, capital allocation and capital raises. Dillon has provided clear strategic advice on conventional debt and equity raises. Current and recent assignments include expert witness testimony, loan sale advisory, deploying blockchain technology to effect the tokenization of real assets in addition to financing opportunities in cannabis related businesses. Mr. Mee is an active expert witness providing testimony on real estate interest rates, loan sales, partnership structures and other real estate and capital markets related topics. Mr. Mee has extensive experience in litigation from his years in real estate and loan workout. Mr. Mee is a Board Director and Trustee at Cambridge Financial Group (CFG). A bank holding company with about $6.5 billion in assets. CFG major subsidiaries include a 190+ year old mutual commercial bank and...
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Carole Bullion-Mincy

Title Insurance -Escrow Accounting-wire fraud

Manistee, Michigan
Real Estate - Title insurance, Escrow Closing services, Escrow Agent fiduciary, Closing process, Real Estate, Title Clearance, Wire fraud prevention, Settlement procedures, Trust accounting, Earnest Money deposits, Escrow Agency, Title and escrow compliance, Disbursement procedures, Closing coordination, Title
Carole Bullion- Mincy is the former Owner and President of Classic Title Agency in Brighton, Michigan. She has enjoyed over 40 years in the real estate and title industry conducting thousands of closings in southeast Michigan. Prior to opening her own title agency, she served as President of Stewart Title of Detroit where she was responsible for operations in the State of Michigan. She also served as Regional Director of Real Estate Development throughout 10 states in the Midwest for Stewart Title, one of the nation’s largest title insurers. Licensed since 1985, Carole Bullion-Mincy has a strong alliance with the real estate industry. As a certified instructor for the State of Michigan, each year she teaches Continuing Education courses required by the state for re-licensure. In addition to state licensing classes, she instructs the NAR Code of Ethics and has instructed seminars on Cyber Security and wire theft, Legislative Updates, RESPA compliance, teambuilding, mortgage fraud, a...
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Randall Valentine, PhD

Valentine Forensic Finance

Expert Witness in Cryptocurrency, Financial Damages, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Credit Damages

Gulfport, Mississippi
Cryptocurrency, Financial - Financial Damages from Cryptocurrency, Business Valuation, Hedge Funds, Lost Profits, Arbitration, Fiduciary Duty, Personal Injury Damages, Forensic Finance, Banking, Bankruptcy, Wrongful Death, Business Damages, Fraud, Wrongful Termination, Real Estate
As founder and lead expert of Valentine Forensic Finance, I bring a proven track record in delivering clear, credible, and defensible economic opinions for litigation. With a Ph.D. in Finance from Mississippi State University, a Graduate Certificate in FinTech from Wharton (University of Pennsylvania), and a Graduate Certificate in AI from Wharton, my expertise blends rigorous academic training with practical courtroom experience. Over the course of my career, I have served as an expert witness in personal injury and wrongful death economic damages cases, wrongful termination claims, general financial damages disputes, cryptocurrency asset valuation and fraud cases, and credit damage matters. My analyses are grounded in accepted forensic economic methodologies, supported by peer-reviewed research, and tailored to withstand cross-examination. My work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNN, and USA Today and has even influenced public health policy abroad. In addition to ...
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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 - 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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Michael B Vaughn

Mortgage/Financial Expert HUD FHA and Partnerships

Golden Age Advisory, LLC

Las Vegas, Nevada
Financial, Real Estate - Mortgage, Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, HUD FHA, Multifamily, Commercial Real Estate, Seniors Housing, Partnerships, Suitability, Valuation, GSA, EB5, LIHTC, UCC
Expert on issues related to commercial mortgage banking, real estate partnerships and investment suitability, Valuation of closely held businesses and partnerships. Seniors Housing including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, HUD FHA Multifamily, Healthcare, Public and Section 8 Housing, EB5 Investments, residential Cooperatives, UCC sales. Expert Witness experience includes financial and document analysis, report preparation, deposition, assistance in deposition and cross examination of opposing witnesses, and Federal and State Supreme Court testimony . Mr. Vaughn served as Director of the Office of Residential Care Facilities, part of the Office of Healthcare Programs in the Office of Housing in the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Mr. Vaughn was directly responsible for origination and asset management activities related to the $20 billion portfolio of Section 232 Insured Mortgages on Skilled Nurs...
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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 - 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 - 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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Barclay T. Leib, CFE, CAIA

Alt Investments / Hedge Funds / Trading Practices

Sand Spring Advisors LLC

Morristown, New Jersey
Securities & Investments, Fraud - Hedge Funds, Alternative Investments, Derivatives, Trading Practices, Security Manipulation, Fiduciary Duty, Due Diligence, Forensic Audit, CFE, CAIA, Options, Foreign Exchange, Precious Metals, Venture Capital, Real Estate
Barclay Leib, CFE, CAIA is an accomplished alternative asset due diligence professional who has been conducting due diligence and asset allocation on a variety of alternative investments (hedge funds, venture capital, private equity, alternative direct lending) for the majority of the past 25 years. He previously was a senior derivatives trader at firms including JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Barclays Bank, and Societe Generale for the first 20-years of his career. He also ran Alternatives Research for Fortigent LLC ($70 bln of assets advised) for two years. Mr. Leib has testified in both AAA arbitration and in Court cases in matters related to hedge funds, due diligence, fiduciary duty, and market manipulation. He has also assisted the SEC, CFTC, SDNY, and FBI, as well as several law firms, in various financial investigations that have resulted in successful criminal prosecutions. Mr. Leib holds an active FINRA Series 65 license, as well as currently inactive Series 7 & 63 license...
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Chuck Graziano, CPM, PCAM

Certified Property Manager

Thundering Brook Associates

Ramsey, New Jersey
Property Management, Premises Liability - 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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Elaine Warga-Murray, MA, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Expert Witness: CAI National Faculty member

EWMURRAY CONSULTING

Freehold, New Jersey
Property Management, Real Estate - 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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Bruce E Jones, MAI, ASA-GC, BCA, CMEA

Special Purpose Realty Valuation

Manchester, New Jersey
Real Estate Appraiser, Business Valuation - Special Purpose Property, Special Purpose, Real Estate, restaurants, gas stations, car washes, hotels, marinas, nursing homes, sports facilities, theaters, vineyards, bowling alleys, amusement parks, banquet halls, specialty manufacturing, power plants, farms, Funeral homes, daycare centers
Bruce E. Jones MAI, ASA-GC, BCA, CMEA, CTA Real Estate and Business Appraisal Expert; Focusing on Special Use Real Estate and other Complex Real Estate Issues Real Estate Appraisal and Business Valuation are separate and distinct appraisal disciplines. However, some assignments demand interdisciplinary expertise that can combine these disciplines to solve the appraisal problem. Special Use properties are specially designed and built for specific business functions. The value of the real estate is dependent on the health of the business - and the value of the business is equally dependent on many of the characteristics of the real estate, including location, functionality, etc. Common examples of special purpose real estate that require this interdisciplinary expertise include: -Restaurants -gas stations -car washes -funeral homes -bowling alleys -hotels -marinas -nursing homes/assisted living facilities -sports facilities -banquet halls -specialty manufacturing -...
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RW Rosenblum, CFE, CFCS

R.E. Expert, Negligence, Premises Liab, Nationwide

RW Rosenblum, CFE, CFCS

Washington, New Jersey
Real Estate, Slip Trip & Fall - Realtor, Broker and Agent Standard of Care, Negligence, Fraud, Premises Liability, Slip and fall, Mold, Environmental, Title Insurance, Title Agency, Mortgage, Appraisal Valuation, Real Estate Commission, Agency, Mortgage Fraud, Ponzi Scheme, Supervision, Fiduciary Duties, Malpractice, Compliance
Nationwide services. Mr. Rosenblum, a Broker provides complete Real Estate expert witness and litigation support . As a practicing Real Estate Agent and Broker (in several states) for over 33 years, Mr. Rosenblum is a real estate expert on Standards of Care, fiduciary responsibility, agency representation, material defects, premises liability, and valuation / marketability. The discipline of his daily work is that of an active Real Estate Broker overseeing agents and transactions. Additionally he provides brokerage and mortgage operations management consulting and litigation support. A FEW PREVIOUS CASES: Residential Real Estate - Undisclosed Structural Defects Residential Real Estate - Undisclosed Toxic Environmental Conditions, Mold, and Water Residential Real Estate - Broker and Agent Due Diligence, Fiduciary Duties, Agency, Standards of Care, Malpractice Residential Real Estate - Unjust Enrichment (Insurance Claim) Residential Real Estate - Diminution of Value (damages / ma...
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Jane Trust Ryan

Court-Tested Residential Real Estate Expert

Hawthorne, New Jersey
Real Estate, Business Operations - Real Estate Brokerage Management, Brokerage Agreements, Real Estate Contracts, Agency, Fiduciary Duties, Compliance, Disclosure, Code of Ethics, Due Diligence, Real Estate Education, Agent Supervision Training & Recruiting, Fair Housing, Agent Misconduct, Broker Malpractice, Real Estate Fraud
Jane Ryan provides clarity on complex residential real estate disputes through deep expertise in brokerage operations, compliance, and agent conduct. Her background includes leadership roles as a Brokerage Leader, Compliance Officer, and Transaction Manager, along with more than 20 years of experience training over 1,000 agents in agency law, contracts, negotiation, and disclosure. She is currently licensed as a Broker in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, and has previously held licenses in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia. Having managed offices with over 100 agents and serving as Broker of Record within a 400-agent network, Jane brings both hands-on and supervisory insight into industry standards of care. She is also experienced in providing courtroom testimony, offering clear, unbiased analysis of brokerage practices and professional conduct to assist counsel, judges, and juries in understanding complex real estate matters. New Jersey Real Estate Broker | New Jers...
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Paul Habibi, CPA/ABV/CFF

Nationally-Recognized Real Estate Expert Witness

Grayslake Advisors LLC

New York
Real Estate, Financial - Accounting/Auditing, Banking, Commercial and Residential Real Estate, Inverse Condemnation, Lost Profits, Damages, Antitrust, Agriculture, Lender Liability, Loss of Use, Valuation, Mortgage-Backed Securities, Ground Leases, Brokerage, Joint Ventures, Securities, REITs, Construction/Development, Diminution in Value, Alter Ego
Paul Habibi is Principal and Founder of Grayslake Advisors, a real estate expert services firm based in Los Angeles and New York City. Grayslake's client's include publicly traded Fortune 500 companies, as well as privately held, small businesses, non-profit organizations and associations and individuals. He has been retained as an expert witness in 300+ real estate litigation and regulatory matters, on engagements involving financial analysis, economic damages, accounting, valuation, and industry custom and practice. He has testified in some of the highest-profile matters in the country, in federal and state courts, including the Delaware Court of Chancery, and ADR forums. He has been retained by the vast majority of the AmLaw100 firms on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants. He is a Senior Continuing Lecturer at UCLA Anderson School of Management, Continuing Lecturer in Law at UCLA School of Law, Faculty Advisor at UCLA Department of Economics, real estate investor and deve...
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Jack Britvan

Expert Witness, Commercial R E 48 yrs in practice

Signal Realty Brokers, Inc.

Syosset, New York
Real Estate - Expert Witness, Broker Opinion of Value (BOV), Brokers Standards of Care, Brokerage Commission, Lease review, Landlord/Tenant issues, Office space, retail space, Industrial space, Commission disputes, Mediation, Commercial Real Estate Broker, New York State, Nassau County, Suffolk County, New York, Brooklyn, Queens, licensing, Brokerage
Jack J. Britvan, e-mail:jbritvan@realbrokers.org Jack J. Britvan, began his Real Estate Career in 1977 and is President and Owner of Signal Realty Brokers, Inc., Syosset, New York. Jack is past President (2004/2005) of the New York City and Downstate New York Chapter of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) and in 2005 received SIOR's Community Service for being a catalyst in creating Nassau County’s smoking ban which has spread throughout the United States. He is a founding board member of the Commercial Industrial Brokers Society (CIBS) and had been a Board Member for the first 20 years of CIBS’s establishment. In January 2011 Jack retired as Secretary to the CIBS Executive Board of Directors. On November 10, 2010, Jack was honored by CIBS via his receiving of CIBS Distinguished Leadership Award. Jack served as President of the New York City/Long Island Chapter of NYSCAR. (New York State Commercial Association of Realtors) from 2018-2019 and remains as a board...
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Barclay T. Leib, CFE, CAIA

Alt Investments / Hedge Funds / Trading Practices

Sand Spring Advisors LLC

New York
Securities & Investments, Fraud - Hedge Funds, Alternative Investments, Derivatives, Trading Practices, Security Manipulation, Fiduciary Duty, Due Diligence, Forensic Audit, CFE, CAIA, Options, Foreign Exchange, Precious Metals, Venture Capital, Real Estate
Barclay Leib, CFE, CAIA is an accomplished alternative asset due diligence professional who has been conducting due diligence and asset allocation on a variety of alternative investments (hedge funds, venture capital, private equity, alternative direct lending) for the majority of the past 25 years. He previously was a senior derivatives trader at firms including JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Barclays Bank, and Societe Generale for the first 20-years of his career. He also ran Alternatives Research for Fortigent LLC ($70 bln of assets advised) for two years. Mr. Leib has testified in both AAA arbitration and in Court cases in matters related to hedge funds, due diligence, fiduciary duty, and market manipulation. He has also assisted the SEC, CFTC, SDNY, and FBI, as well as several law firms, in various financial investigations that have resulted in successful criminal prosecutions. Mr. Leib holds an active FINRA Series 65 license, as well as currently inactive Series 7 & 63 license...
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Gary Isenberg

40+ yr Hotel Operations & Real Estate Professional

Iron Mountain Hospitality Advisors

New York
Hotel & Restaurant, Real Estate - Hospitality, Business Interruption, Bankruptcy, Renovation, Collective Bargaining, Hotel Operations, Value, Financial, Underwriting, Contracts, Mismanagement, Performance, Partnership, Optimization, Impact, Operations, Receiver, Personal Injury, Guest Service, safety
Mr. Isenberg’s extensive experience in hotel management, hotel operations, hotel finance, and hospitality ownership representation uniquely qualifies him as an expert in a wide range of hotel / hospitality-related operational and ownership matters. Throughout his distinguished career, he has held hospitality leadership roles such as President, Chief Operating Officer, Hotel General Manager, Director of Finance, and Internal Auditor for various diversified hospitality organizations. These roles have provided him with the expertise to address and resolve complex challenges, including hotel management performance, hotel business interruptions, hotel partnership disputes, employee relations, collective bargaining, territorial conflicts, operation performance and contract compliance. Mr. Isenberg has provided litigation support, depositions, and testimony in mediation, arbitration, hearings, and trial settings. His experience covers cases involving ERISA violations, wrongful termination...
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John A Dalkowski, III, CRE, MAI

NATIONAL REAL ESTATE VALUATION & LITIGATION SVCS

National Real Estate Research, LLC

New York, New York
Real Estate, Real Estate Appraiser - Real Estate Damages, Detrimental Conditions - stigma litigation, Real Estate Diminution of Value damages, Loss of Use Damages, air rights & TDR's, Real Estate Broker Standard of Care / Malpractice, complex valuations of major urban assets, hotels resorts timeshare valuations, allocation of tangible intangible value
National Real Estate Research is a NATIONWIDE real estate counseling and valuation firm specializing in litigation support, expert witness services, valuations and distressed property solutions. John A. Dalkowski III, CRE, MAI is Managing Director of NRER and maintains offices in New York, NY, Miami, FL and Charlotte, NC. Mr. Dalkowski has 45+ years’ of experience providing real estate valuations - totaling in excess of $11 Billion in real estate asset value, and in litigation support / expert witness services for both Plaintiffs and Defendants, real estate development consulting, counseling and brokerage services - performed in 30 states to date. Our specific areas of expertise include litigation related to Real Estate Diminution of Value and Loss of Use Damages - due to stigma or other external forces; Detrimental Conditions cases; Real Estate Damages & Loss of Use; Real Estate Development litigation; Real Estate Broker Standards of Care or Real Estate Appraiser Malpractice / US...
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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 - 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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Gary Isenberg

40+ yr Hotel Operations & Real Estate Professional

Iron Mountain Hospitality Advisors

Wilmington, North Carolina
Hotel & Restaurant, Real Estate - Hospitality, Business Interruption, Bankruptcy, Renovation, Collective Bargaining, Hotel Operations, Value, Financial, Underwriting, Contracts, Mismanagement, Performance, Partnership, Optimization, Impact, Operations, Receiver, Personal Injury, Guest Service, safety
Mr. Isenberg’s extensive experience in hotel management, hotel operations, hotel finance, and hospitality ownership representation uniquely qualifies him as an expert in a wide range of hotel / hospitality-related operational and ownership matters. Throughout his distinguished career, he has held hospitality leadership roles such as President, Chief Operating Officer, Hotel General Manager, Director of Finance, and Internal Auditor for various diversified hospitality organizations. These roles have provided him with the expertise to address and resolve complex challenges, including hotel management performance, hotel business interruptions, hotel partnership disputes, employee relations, collective bargaining, territorial conflicts, operation performance and contract compliance. Mr. Isenberg has provided litigation support, depositions, and testimony in mediation, arbitration, hearings, and trial settings. His experience covers cases involving ERISA violations, wrongful termination...
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Yasser Alhenawi, Ph.D., M.Sc., MBA

Finance & Investment Expert - PhD - Business Dean

Academia

Maumee, Ohio
Financial, Securities & Investments - Valuation, Corporate Finance, Damage & Lost Profit, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Banking & Lending, Fiduciary duty & negligence, Investment Losses, Portfolio Allocation, Securities & Derivatives, Risk Management, Consumer Finance, Real Estate, Analytics, Financial Modeling, Bitcoin, Crypto, Islamic Finance, fraud and manipulation
I am a Finance & Investment expert with 25 years of experience. I bring deep analytical and quantitative expertise supported by more than 50 peer-reviewed publications and years of leadership as a business school dean and finance professor. I provide clear, well-supported analyses for attorneys and am available for new expert-witness engagements.
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Michael K Ryan

45+ years, seasoned vet, proven trial testimony

Castlelyons Corporation

Oregon
Real Estate - Partnership/JV disputes, Disclosure requirements, Non-compliance with Industry practices, Entitlement and development issues, Industry standard of care, General Partner duties owed, Agent/Broker misconduct, Due diligence standards, Fiduciary duties owed, Agent/Broker NAR Code of Conduct
"Real estate experts are only as good as their 'real world' experience". I have 45-plus years of it. My "real world" experience has proven to be a key factor in the analysis of case issues and in my credibility during courtroom testimony. Managed Divisions for privately and publicly held realty companies. MBA from USC, CA and HI Broker's Licenses and CA Contractor's License. Cases have required, expertise in entitlements, development, home building, agent/broker misconduct, Industry standards, disclosure requirements, due diligence standards, partnership and joint venture issues, fiduciary duties owed and rebuttal to opposing expert's report. WATCH 1-MINUTE VIDEO ON WEBSITE -- www.castlelyons.net NOTE: I do not charge travel time or expenses for cases located outside Southern California.
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Bruce E Jones, MAI, ASA-GC, BCA, CMEA

Special Purpose Realty Valuation

Pennsylvania
Real Estate Appraiser, Business Valuation - Special Purpose Property, Special Purpose, Real Estate, restaurants, gas stations, car washes, hotels, marinas, nursing homes, sports facilities, theaters, vineyards, bowling alleys, amusement parks, banquet halls, specialty manufacturing, power plants, farms, Funeral homes, daycare centers
Bruce E. Jones MAI, ASA-GC, BCA, CMEA, CTA Real Estate and Business Appraisal Expert; Focusing on Special Use Real Estate and other Complex Real Estate Issues Real Estate Appraisal and Business Valuation are separate and distinct appraisal disciplines. However, some assignments demand interdisciplinary expertise that can combine these disciplines to solve the appraisal problem. Special Use properties are specially designed and built for specific business functions. The value of the real estate is dependent on the health of the business - and the value of the business is equally dependent on many of the characteristics of the real estate, including location, functionality, etc. Common examples of special purpose real estate that require this interdisciplinary expertise include: -Restaurants -gas stations -car washes -funeral homes -bowling alleys -hotels -marinas -nursing homes/assisted living facilities -sports facilities -banquet halls -specialty manufacturing -...
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RW Rosenblum, CFE, CFCS

R.E. Expert, Negligence, Premises Liab, Nationwide

RW Rosenblum, CFE, CFCS

Pennsylvania
Real Estate, Slip Trip & Fall - Realtor, Broker and Agent Standard of Care, Negligence, Fraud, Premises Liability, Slip and fall, Mold, Environmental, Title Insurance, Title Agency, Mortgage, Appraisal Valuation, Real Estate Commission, Agency, Mortgage Fraud, Ponzi Scheme, Supervision, Fiduciary Duties, Malpractice, Compliance
Nationwide services. Mr. Rosenblum, a Broker provides complete Real Estate expert witness and litigation support . As a practicing Real Estate Agent and Broker (in several states) for over 33 years, Mr. Rosenblum is a real estate expert on Standards of Care, fiduciary responsibility, agency representation, material defects, premises liability, and valuation / marketability. The discipline of his daily work is that of an active Real Estate Broker overseeing agents and transactions. Additionally he provides brokerage and mortgage operations management consulting and litigation support. A FEW PREVIOUS CASES: Residential Real Estate - Undisclosed Structural Defects Residential Real Estate - Undisclosed Toxic Environmental Conditions, Mold, and Water Residential Real Estate - Broker and Agent Due Diligence, Fiduciary Duties, Agency, Standards of Care, Malpractice Residential Real Estate - Unjust Enrichment (Insurance Claim) Residential Real Estate - Diminution of Value (damages / ma...
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Jason Koontz, CRC

Lending Expert - Lending, Banking, & Servicing

J.D. Koontz LLC

YORK, South Carolina
Banking, Real Estate - commercial loans, residential mortgages, mortgage loan servicing, predatory lending, truth in lending, RESPA, debt collection, underwriting, consumer protection, USPAP compliance, appraisal review, lending operations, foreclosures, disclosure, due diligence, lender liability, risk
Former Senior Vice President with more than 20 years of experience in commercial banking, mortgage lending, cash management, and banking operations. Extensive background in commercial and consumer lending, credit analysis, underwriting, loan servicing, deposit account operations, banking procedures, and financial institution risk management. Certified in credit risk analysis. Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator in Florida, Texas, and Colorado. Also a Certified Residential Appraiser and VA Panel Approved Appraiser. Retained as an expert witness in more than 270 matters throughout the United States involving a wide range of banking, lending, mortgage, servicing, and appraisal-related disputes. Engagements have included matters involving commercial lending, residential mortgage lending, underwriting standards, loan servicing, lender liability, banking operations, predatory lending allegations, Truth in Lending Act (TILA), RESPA, consumer protection claims, debt collection practices, wir...
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Courtenay N Brack, CPM

CPM®, Property Management Expert

Charleston Green Commercial, LLC

Charleston, South Carolina
Property Management, Real Estate - 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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Scott S Margraves, CIC

Property & Casualty Insurance Expert Witness

Gulf Coast Risk Management LLC

Houston, Texas
Insurance, Real Estate - Standard of Care, Bad Faith, Auto, COI, Hurricane Insurance, Homeowners Association Insurance, nonsubscriber Insurance, Marine Insurance, Control of Well Insurance, O&G, Oil & Gas Insurance, Directors & Officers Insurance, Hotels, Pollution, E&O, Errors & Omissions, Surety, Property & Casualty, Environmental, Umbrella
 Insurance professional with over 34 years’ experience in property and casualty insurance policies, form interpretations, and claims handling.  Insurance career spans serving in insurance agency roles of insurance broker, claims facilitator, marketing, agency partner, and risk manager.  Producer of thousands of commercial, personal, life, and health insurance portfolios, with extensive experience handling complex hurricane, flood and catastrophic fire claims.  Experienced expert witness on insurance standard of care, bad faith, errors and omissions, and property and casualty insurance matters.
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Laura A. Cantrell, CPM

Real Estate Property Management Practice Standards

Cantrell Real Estate Associates

Texas
Real Estate, Property Management - 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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Stacy W. Jackson, MAI, ARA

Agricultural Real Estate Advisory

Lewis & Seely Appraisals, LLC

Lufkin, Texas
Real Estate, Real Estate Appraiser - Real Estate Counseling, Diminution in Value, Detrimental Conditions / Damages, Property Rights, IRS / Taxes, Eminent Domain, Complex Rural Assets, Conservation Easements, Timberland / Natural Resources, Mitigation Banking, Environmentally Sensitive, Industrial Agriculture, Ranches and Farms, Agriculture Land Valuation
Real estate consultant and appraiser providing litigation support, subject matter expertise, and valuation-related consulting services. Practice areas include agricultural real estate, property rights, industrial and production agriculture, timberland, conservation easements, ranches, farms, complex rural assets, and federal or state land acquisition assignments, including Yellow Book-related work. Additional experience includes diminution in value analyses involving fire and other detrimental conditions. Services provided throughout Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.
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Jeffrey A Goldshine, CPM®

Multifamily Property Management Expert Witness

Goldshine Management Consulting, LLC

Texas
Real Estate, Property Management - 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 - 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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Bud Rozell, ACI, TREC 4088

Home Inspection Expert

Good Home Inspection

Dallas, Texas
Building Inspection, Real Estate - Inspection, New Construction, Standard Of Care, Pre-Pour Inspections, Commercial, TREC, DFW, Repair Cost Estimates, Pre-Drywall Inspections, Phase Inspection, Standards Of Practice, Case Assessment, Pool and Spa, Termites, Light Commercial, SOP, Wood Destroying Insects, TREC Rules, Light Construction, Pool and Spa
Bud Rozell founded Good Home Inspection in 1996. Home Inspector, Commercial Inspector and Expert Witness in the Greater Dallas area. Exceptional work and excellent reputation. Being an independent Inspector allows me to thrive in the ever-changing Real Estate market. www.goodhomeinspection.com Texas Real Estate Commission/TREC Inspector License #4088 Texas Department of Agriculture/Certified Applicator #561975 American Society of Home Inspectors/ACI Certified #244798
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Garrett Johnson, PSP, CCE, CCM

Construction Expert, Licensed Contractor

PCI PDC Services, LLC

Salt Lake City, Utah
Construction, Construction Defects - Schedule Delays, Damages, Multi-Family Developments, Healthcare Construction, Real Estate, Contracts, Subcontractors, Cost Analysis, Estimating, Scheduling, Excavation, Concrete, Steel, Framing, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Building Envelope
Over $3 billion and 25+ years of complex, commercial construction experience working with owners/developers, architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, material and equipment suppliers, government agencies/LAHJ and lenders/financing. Project delivery methodologies include: Design/Build, Design-Bid-Build, Construction Manager at Risk (CMR), Construction Manager Agency (CMA), and Multiple-Prime Contractors. Project types include: healthcare, multi-family, retail, government/GSA.
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Jared L. Booth, SIOR, CCIM, MBA

Highly Experienced Commercial Real Estate Expert

Executive Vice President at Colliers International

Salt Lake City, Utah
Real Estate, Real Estate Appraiser - Real Estate Brokerage, Commercial Real Estate, Leasing, Land Development, Fiduciary Duties, Broker Ethics, Commercial Valuation, 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange, Standard of Care, Acquisitions, Dispositions, Brokerage, Industrial, Retail, Multifamily / Apartments, Due Diligence, Property Disclosure, Financing, Sales, Investments
SEASONED COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BROKER EXPERT: - Active transactional broker delivering on client trust since 1995 with top-tier transaction volumes - 31+ Years in Real Estate Industry - 24+ Years in Commercial Real Estate Brokerage ELITE CERTIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS: - Professional designations & certifications representing the highest global standards in excellence, ethics, production, and knowledge - Specialized combined credentials held by fewer than 100 professionals worldwide - Dual-certified specialist in both Industrial & Office (SIOR). Less than 10% of SIORs are twice-certified under production, capacity, and insight - Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), for investment and financial analysis - Subject Matter Expert for US Treasury/FinCEN - Executive leadership roles in national, state, and local real estate trade organizations provide unique perspective TOP HONORS AND AWARDS: - Top 5% producing commercial broker in nationally ranked office of global/...
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Colby J Walter, CAPS, GMB, CGP

Residential Construction Expert - Utah and Idaho

Construction Experts, LLC

Pleasant Grove, Utah
Construction, Construction Defects - Residential Construction, Custom Home Building, Production Home Building, Speculative Building, Spec Homes, Remodels, Home Additions, Real Estate, Construction Contracts, Subcontractors, Construction Loans, Cost Analysis, Estimates, Scheduling
Over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, including the construction of hundreds of single family dwellings. These projects include design-build custom homes and production-based speculative building. Additional experience includes residential remodel/addition projects, multi-family apartment buildings, commercial tenant improvement including office space, recreation, therapeutic and entertainment space. Experience includes design, inspection, supervision of subcontractor trades, material procurement, management of suppliers & vendors, invoicing, and scheduling. An experienced expert witness, including consulting for both plaintiff and defendant in multiple residential construction legal cases.
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Richard B Chess

Deals, Acquisitions & Capital Raising

Chess Law Firm, PLC

Midlothian, Virginia
Securities & Investments, Real Estate - 1031 Like Kind Exchange, Tenant in Common, Regulation D, Capital Raising, Business brokerage, Opportunity Zones, Delaware Statutory Trust, Partnerships, Economic Development, Real Estate Investment Trusts, Governance, Joint Ventures, Exit taxes, Acquisitions, State & Local Government, Commercial Investments, Property Assessment
Richard B. “Rick” Chess, JD, provides expert witness services in commercial transactions, capital raising, and governance matters. He has 48 years of experience in commercial real estate, investment transactions, and capital markets, including overseeing the acquisition of 50,000 apartments and 10 shopping centers, leading the growth of a $1.5 billion office and industrial portfolio, and raising over $300 million in equity and real estate investment funds. Rick has held senior leadership roles, including Acquisitions Director at United Dominion Realty (NYSE: UDR), National Sales Director at Capital Square 1031, President of Encore Equities, Inc., and Director roles at Crescent Securities and Triple Net Properties. He has served on NYSE-listed and private boards, facilitated family boards for hotel developers, and acted as a state legislator in the Pennsylvania General Assembly. He has prepared reports, provided written declarations, and delivered oral testimony in federal and stat...
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Michael Lefevere

Realtor, Property Manager

Reston, Virginia
Real Estate, Property Management - 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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Jeffrey A Goldshine, CPM®

Multifamily Property Management Expert Witness

Goldshine Management Consulting, LLC

Virginia
Real Estate, Property Management - 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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Christina Mays, CPM, CCIM, ARM

Property Management Expert, Leader & Instructor

Mays Commercial Real Estate Consulting

Mercer Island, Washington
Property Management, Premises Liability - 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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