Expert Witness
Expert witness services are provided with respect to real estate valuation and consulting issues. Extensive expertise with regard to a wide variety of property types, circumstances, timing related issues, as well as the ability to successfully defend one’s position in a hostile environment is critical. The best defense is a thoroughly prepared report which properly analyzes and discusses all pertinent assumptions and conclusions to the satisfaction of courts of pertinent jurisdiction.
Testimony opinions have been rendered in such areas as:
- Arbitration
- Tax Appeals
- Condemnation
- Bankruptcy Proceedings
- Tax Appeals
Prudent management today requires hands-on, aggressive monitoring of all operating expenses. Careful review of all expenditures, especially real estate taxes which comprise anywhere from 30-50% of operational expenses, is extremely important. A clear understanding of valuation issues, assessment procedures, and jurisdictional requirements is necessary.
Related to this discipline, we have experience in several jurisdictions on a variety of high profile cases. Thoroughness of information provided to the assessment division and/or the tax court is paramount in the successful tax appeal process.
Review and consulting services are also rendered as part of the tax appeal process in terms of strategy, timing, and negotiations.
