EXPERT WITNESS SPECIALTY INDEX

Real Estate Expert Witnesses

Real estate is a field that involves the buying, selling, leasing, and management of property. A real estate expert witness can provide critical testimony in cases involving real estate transactions, valuation, and property management. They can help attorneys understand the complexities of real estate law and provide valuable insights into market trends and property values. Related specialties include appraisal, property management, and construction.

Cases where an attorney might need a real estate expert witness include:

  • Eminent domain cases where the government takes private property for public use, and the owner seeks fair compensation
  • Real estate transactions where disputes arise over the terms of the agreement or the condition of the property
  • Construction disputes where issues arise over workmanship, materials, or compliance with building codes

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Real Estate and Property Management Expert Witness | TennesseeView profile

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Real Estate and Property Management Expert Witness | Tennessee

This highly qualified expert has extensive experience in the field of real estate and property management. He earned his BA in political science from UCLA before beginning his career in real estate. He is a certified property manager and commercial investment member and holds his real estate sales license in California. He is active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the...

Residential Real Estate Expert Witness | IndianaView profile

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Residential Real Estate Expert Witness | Indiana

This highly qualified expert has nearly 30 years of experience in the real estate industry, with much of his work focusing on residential real estate, buyer representation, and seller representation. He earned his BBA in accounting from the University of Texas and is certified by Weichert Realtors in relocation training. Additionally, he has completed trainings on broker franchising, buyer needs...

Commercial Real Estate Investing Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Commercial Real Estate Investing Expert Witness | California

This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience in the real estate industry. His work has focused on commercial real estate acquisition and ownership, as well as capital aggregation and investment management. He completed his academic training at UCLA, earning his BA, an MA in economics, and his JD from the university. This expert is a licensed real estate broker in California and is active...

Construction and Commercial Building Expert Witness | New YorkView profile

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Construction and Commercial Building Expert Witness | New York

This expert is a building and construction professional with over 30 years of hands-on experience in the construction and building inspection industries. He has testified in numerous trials and depositions for both plaintiff and defense attorneys. He has been qualified as an expert in construction and personal injury cases in courtrooms from New York City to Connecticut to Boston and has authored...

Real Estate Expert Witness | NevadaView profile

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Real Estate Expert Witness | Nevada

This highly qualified expert is the owner of an independent commercial and investment real estate practice. His firm specializes in land acquisition for development and investment; retail, office and industrial site selection; tenant representation; and investment acquisition and counseling. This expert has extensive real estate ethics experience. From 2001 to 2007, he served as the President of...

Hospitality Expert Witness | VirginiaView profile

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Hospitality Expert Witness | Virginia

This hospitality expert has extensive experience in facilities management, corporate compliance, and social responsibility. He has held numerous positions at top international hotel chains including Marriott International and The Ritz-Carlton. His positions have included leading overall maintenance of hotels and training individuals in proper maintenance and safety procedures. He has extensive...

Banking and Finance Expert Witness | MarylandView profile

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Banking and Finance Expert Witness | Maryland

This highly qualified banking executive has 32 years of experience at regional and community banks. He has served as President and CEO of three Community banks in the Washington, DC area. His background also includes positions as Senior Credit Officer, Head of Problem Assets, Commercial Real Estate and Government Contracting Divisions. This expert has managed the resolution of over $400 million...

Commercial Property Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Commercial Property Expert Witness | California

This expert is a highly trained and experienced commercial real estate practitioner with a wealth of practical knowledge gained over more than 34 years of operating, leasing, maintaining and overseeing millions of square feet of all types of commercial properties. He is a certified property manager and teaches courses for both the IREM and BOMA which layout proper protocols for safety standards....

Paul Leslie White, CCIM, CPM, CSMView profile

ID: 143990

Mr. Paul Leslie White, CCIM, CPM, CSM

Mr. Paul L. White has 44 years of experience in the field of Real Estate. He earned his BS in Industrial Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Today, this expert is a Certified Commercial Investment Member, a Certified Shopping Center Manager by the International Council of Shopping Centers, and a Certified Property Manager by the Institute of Real Estate Management. He is also...

Douglas Lee SeemannView profile

ID: 6890777

Mr. Douglas Lee Seemann

Mr. Douglas L. Seemann has over 39 years of experience in the field of Entomology. He earned his BS in Biology from the University of Connecticut. Today, this expert is a licensed Real Estate Broker in the state of Arizona and holds Qualified Applicator: Licenses in California and Arizona. Formerly, this expert served as a Managing Broker at Maxam Realty Advisors and as the Vice President of...

Eric Geoffrey Knowles, MBAView profile

ID: 74210

Mr. Eric Geoffrey Knowles, MBA

Mr. Eric G Knowles has 18 years of experience in Economics. He earned his BA in Business Administration with a concentration in Economics and Accounting from Washington State University, and his MBA in Finance and Economics from the University of Washington. Formerly, this expert served as the Manager of Land Valuation and Strategic Planning at Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc. Currently, he is the...

Robert Allan Simons, PhDView profile

ID: 85510

Dr. Robert Allan Simons, PhD

Mr. Robert Simons has 38 years of experience in Real Estate and Urban Planning. He earned his BS in Anthropology from Colorado State University, his MS in Economics and his PhD in Real Estate both from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Formerly, this expert served as the Director of the Master of Urban Planning, Design and Development Program and as an Associate Professor at Cleveland...

Robert Stephen Griswold, CCIM, CRE, MBA, MSView profile

ID: 124463

Mr. Robert Stephen Griswold, CCIM, CRE, MBA, MS

Mr. Robert S. Griswold has over 40 years of experience in the field of Real Estate Management. He earned his BS in Finance and Business Economics, his MBA in International Finance and Real Estate and Urban Land Economics, and his MS in Business Administration and Real Estate Management from the USC Marshall School of Business. Formerly, this expert worked as the Regional Vice President at Five...

Richard Marchitelli, CRE, MAIView profile

ID: 124644

Mr. Richard Marchitelli, CRE, MAI

Mr. Richard Marchitelli has over 48 years of experience in the fields of Real Estate Appraisal and Valuation. He earned his BA in Political Science from Belmont Abbey College. Today, this expert is licensed as a General Real Estate Appraiser in several states including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Formerly, he served as the Founding Partner of Marchitelli Barnes...

Allan Douglas Snyder, MAView profile

ID: 125984

Mr. Allan Douglas Snyder, MA

Mr. Allan Synder has 45 years of experience in Property Management. He earned his BA from the University of California Santa Barbara and his MA in Management and Leadership from Webster University. Currently, he is a licensed Field Representative in California. Formerly, this expert served as the Owner/Builder at Barranca Building Group Partnership, as a Partner at Valley Landscape Management...

Jeffrey Steven Lapin, CPM, MBAView profile

ID: 131678

Mr. Jeffrey Steven Lapin, CPM, MBA

Mr. Jeffrey S. Lapin has 34 years of experience in Real Estate, specializing in Commercial Property Management. He earned his BS in Business Administration from the University of Southern California, and his MBA from Pepperdine University. Today, this expert is a Certified Residential Property Manager by the Institute of Real Estate Management and a Certified Distance Education Instructor by the...

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