Litigation Support

Litigation Support Services are specialized assistance provided by professional real estate appraisers to help resolve property-related legal disputes. Unlike standard appraisals focused on current market value for financing, our litigation support services deliver expert analysis, documentation, and testimony specifically designed to withstand scrutiny in legal proceedings.

Key Aspects About Litigation Support Services

• Expert Witness Testimony: Our appraisers provide professional, credible testimony in court proceedings, presenting complex valuation concepts in clear, understandable terms for judges and juries. Our experts maintain composure under cross-examination while defending their methodology and conclusions with confidence.
• Divorce Proceedings: In divorce cases, accurate property valuations are essential for equitable distribution of assets. Our appraisers provide unbiased assessments of real property as of specific legally significant dates, helping attorneys and clients achieve fair settlements based on defensible valuations.
• Property Tax Appeals: When property owners believe their tax assessments are excessive, our litigation support services include detailed analysis of comparable properties, market trends, and assessment methodologies to build compelling cases for tax reduction before review boards and courts.
• Eminent Domain Cases: When government entities acquire private property for public use, our appraisers help ensure property owners receive just compensation by providing thorough valuations that account for all relevant property characteristics and market factors affecting value.
• Insurance Claim Disputes: Following property damage or loss, we provide independent valuations to help resolve disputes between policyholders and insurance companies, establishing accurate pre-loss values and documenting diminution in value resulting from covered events.
• Specialized Documentation: Litigation support requires heightened attention to detail and extensive documentation. Our appraisal reports for litigation are more comprehensive than standard reports, thoroughly explaining methodologies, market data, and conclusions to withstand legal scrutiny.
• USPAP Compliance: All our litigation support services strictly adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), the industry's ethical and performance standards. This compliance ensures our work meets the rigorous requirements necessary for legal acceptance and credibility.
• Consultation Services: Beyond formal appraisals, we provide strategic consultation to attorneys and clients, helping them understand valuation issues, identify strengths and weaknesses in opposing appraisals, and develop effective strategies for property-related disputes.

Litigation support services require specialized expertise beyond standard appraisal practice. Our appraisers understand legal procedures, discovery requirements, and the unique demands of providing expert testimony. We maintain professional objectivity while producing thorough, well-researched valuations that serve as credible evidence in legal proceedings.

In summary, our litigation support services provide attorneys, government agencies, businesses, and individuals with the specialized real estate valuation expertise needed to resolve complex legal disputes involving property. With our combination of appraisal knowledge, research capabilities, and courtroom experience, we deliver the professional support needed for successful litigation outcomes.