Commercial Expert Witnesses

There is a range of cases that commercial experts are retained for, including real estate, banking, valuation, and more. Our commercial experts have worked as commercial lenders, real estate professionals, valuation consultants, to name just a few. These experts specialize in:

Retail
Industrial
Loan pool assessment
Real estate appraisal
Commercial mortgage market
REIT values
Real estate leasing
Distressed properties
Churches
Contamination
Construction defect
Bank management
Environmental policy

With hundreds of years of combined experience, our commercial experts have successfully testified for both plaintiffs and defense in a variety of cases, and are prolific international authors and lecturers. Their published works span topics that include shopping center financings, team development, defective properties, real estate property assessments, market trends, energy-saving impacts, cap rates, and valuation processes.

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Here are a few of our favorite Commercial Expert Witnesses:

Illinois Commercial, Valuation, Leasing Expert #3932

I have 41 years of experience, and specialize in the field of commercial real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of retail leasing and ownership, industrial disposition and brokerage. I have published on such topics as valuation, risk management and shopping center development. I have testified 9 times on topics such as valuation, retail leasing and brokerage.

California Fraud, Variable Annuities Expert #5731

This sample expert has over 45 years of experience involving securities, insurance and annuities. Testified in 346 arbitrations since 1990 before the NASD, AAA, NYSE, PSE, JAMS and 90 mediations. Qualified and testified as a Securities Industry Expert Witness before both Federal and State Court in CA and serves as a FINRA arbitrator.

Massachusetts Commercial, Investment, Leases Expert #8922

I have 40 years of experience, and specialize in the field of office, industrial and retail real estate with specific knowledge in the area of development pro forma, investment evaluation, and highest and best use. I have testified 7 times on topics such as highest and best use, landlord-tenant lease disputes and broker disputes.

Pennsylvania Underwriter, Commercial Expert #9106

I have 38 years of experience, and specialize in the field of commercial insurance with specific knowledge in the areas of workers compensation, excess and umbrella and professional liability. I have published on such topics as workers compensation, medical malpractice and treaty reinsurance. I have testified 8 times on topics such as workers compensation, MGA program business and professional liability including D&O and EPLI.

New Mexico Commercial, Ethics, Broker Expert #9948

I have 39 years of experience, and specialize in the field of industrial and office real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of site selection, corporate services, tenant/buyer representation, property and asset management, turnaround of troubled assets, general and special marketing services and general consulting and advisory services. I have published on such topics as the effects of public policy decisions on commercial real estate, real estate ethics and the effects of economic development on real estate. I have testified on best practices by real estate service providers.

Your Case Deserves The Best Commercial Expert Witnesses

The right expert witnesses and consulting experts can make your case. That’s why we have spent so many hours over the past quarter century making sure our clients have just the right expert team — whether one expert or many, early-stage advice or expert reports and testimony. Across over 50,000 expert search assignments, we have honed a unique, customized approach to identifying, analyzing and connecting with expert talent so you can focus on winning your case.

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Florida Commercial, Legal Malpractice Expert #13435

I have 46 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of leasing, lending and developing. I have published on such topics as real estate contracts, commercial leases and environmental law. I have testified 8 times on topics such as lease and title issues, legal malpractice for both sides and joint venture disputes.

New Mexico Commercial, Residential Expert #14368

I have 25 years of experience and specialize in the field of construction, with specific knowledge of construction forensics, management and construction defects.

Appraisal, Land, Commercial Expert #15466

I have 13 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate appraisal, with specific knowledge of commercial, residential and court.

North Carolina Valuation, Commercial Expert #16720

I have 28 years of experience and specialize in the field of real estate appraisal, with specific knowledge of commercial, industrial, residential, and special-purpose properties. I have published on such topics as valuation processes and the impact of high-voltage electric transmission lines on value.

California Commercial, Office, Vacant Land Expert #20984

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate appraisal with specific knowledge in the areas of commercial appraisal, contamination and construction defect. I have published on such topics as defective properties. I have testified 25 times on topics such as real estate valuation.

Kentucky Commercial, Appraisal Expert #22946

I have 14 years of experience and specialize in the field of commercial real estate appraisal, with specific knowledge of churches, industrial and retail properties. I have testified on right of way, divorce settlement and construction damage.

Texas Commercial, Due Diligence Expert #23944

I have 28 years of experience in the field of real estate appraisal, with specific knowledge of commercial real estate, industrial real estate and loan pool assessment.

Idaho Commercial, Development Expert #24386

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of commercial real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of valuation, counseling and brokerage.

California Commercial, Industrial Expert #24452

I have 15 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of commercial, industrial and multi-family residential.

California Appraisal, Commercial Expert #24520

I have 22 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate appraisal with specific knowledge in the areas of commercial, industrial and litigation support. I have testified 8 times on topics such as real property values, diminution of real property value and damages relating to various causes.

California Commercial, Gas Station Expert #25244

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of commercial and industrial appraisal with specific knowledge in the areas of car washes, gas stations and convenience stores. I have published on such topics as car wash valuation, car wash site selection and civil engineering issues. I have testified 10 times on topics such as real estate values, value trends. Working a great deal in the Los Angeles basin has provided the opportunity to appraise and consult on a number of interesting and notable projects, including the historic Capitol Records Building in Hollywood and the headquarters for the…

California Commercial, Residential Expert #25378

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of commercial, residential and investment. I have published on such topics as green technology, multiple listing services and agency. I have testified on agency and disclosure.

Louisiana Commercial, Business Expert #26309

I have 20 years of experience in the field of real estate, with specific knowledge of lodging properties, retail, multifamily and residential real estate.

Iowa Credit, Commercial, Consumer Expert #26320

I have 28 years of experience and specialize in the field of agriculture, with specific knowledge of credit, commercial and consumer.

Connecticut Commercial, Easement Expert #27491

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of commercial real estate appraisal with specific knowledge in the areas of commercial property, industrial property, multi-family property and land. I have testified on real estate valuation, property assessment and easements.

Florida Commercial, Business Valuation Expert #27780

I have 25 years of experience and specialize in the field of real estate appraising, with specific knowledge of real estate, financial and economic real estate feasibility and litigation appraising. I have testified 50 times on topics such as real estate valuation, zoning and related issues.

Tennessee Appraisals, Commercial Expert #27848

I have 33 years of experience and specialize in the field of real estate appraisal, with specific knowledge of commercial, industrial and multifamily real estate. I have testified 10 times on topics such as valuation and damages.

Connecticut Commercial, Industrial Expert #28757

I have 24 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate appraising with specific knowledge in the areas of commercial, industrial and residential. I have testified 60 times on topics such as tax appeals, eminent domain and disputes.

Colorado Commercial, Appraisal Expert #28774

I have 24 years of experience in the field of commercial real estate, with specific knowledge in the areas of appraisal and valuation, development feasibility, and macro real estate analysis. I have published on such topics as feasibility analysis. I have testified 30 times on topics such as valuation.

California Green, Sustainable, Commercial Expert #30188

I have 16 years of experience, and specialize in the field of environmental policy with specific knowledge in the areas of real estate, sustainable building and corporate communications. I have testified on local lease rates, building measurements.

Louisiana Residential, Commercial Expert #30347

I have 37 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate appraisal with specific knowledge in the areas of residential and commercial.

California Commercial, Residential Expert #30545

I have 10 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of commercial real estate appraisal, residential real estate appraisal and real estate leasing. I have testified on land use, environmentally sensitive lands and defensible space.

California Commercial, Properties, Office Expert #30929

I have 6 years of experience, and specialize in the field of commercial real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of industrial, retail and office.

Louisiana Commercial, Bulk Bags Expert #31281

I have 10 years of experience, and specialize in the field of commercial real estate and business brokerage with specific knowledge in the areas of valuations, recasting and financial analysis. I have published on such topics as selling and buying a business. I have testified on bulk bag accidents, seller and buyer disputes.

Florida Commercial, Acreage Expert #34646

I have 45 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate appraisal and consultation with specific knowledge in the areas of commercial real estate, expert witness and mediation assistance. I have testified 99 times on topics such as real estate values, critique of opposition appraisals and reasonableness of time charges and fees.

New Jersey Industrial, Commercial, Hotels Expert #35533

I have 35 years of experience and specialize in the field of commercial and corporate real estate, with specific knowledge of ethics and professional standard, tenant and landlord disputes and brokerage commission disputes. I have published on such topics as commercial real estate ethics and professional standards, commission entitlement and land use and property rights. I have testified on oral lease agreements, market conditions and property values.

Mississippi Agricultural, Commercial Expert #35756

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of appraisal with specific knowledge in the area of valuation of various properties. I have testified 30 times on topics such as eminent domain, estate work and bankruptcy.

Missouri Appraisal, Commercial Expert #36050

I have 28 years of experience and specialize in the field of real estate, with specific knowledge of USPAP, appraisals and petroleum. I have testified on maket value.

Maryland Commercial, Lots Expert #38343

I have 10 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of residential sales, commercial sales and commercial leasing. I have a very close to 100% client satisfaction rate as well as this same high rate of satisfaction from the other agents with whom I’ve been in transactions.

Arizona Commercial, Valuation Expert #39963

I have 36 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate appraisal with specific knowledge in the areas of commercial and real estate. I have testified 10 times on topics such as ground lease, market rent, partial taking, subdivision valuation and retail valuation.

Florida Commercial Expert #40441

I have 23 years of experience and specialize in the field of architecture, with specific knowledge in the areas of restaurant, retail and office.

California Value, Commercial, Land Expert #43044

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate appraisal with specific knowledge in the areas of real property, intangible business value and goodwill. I have testified on real estate appraisal and value.

California Ethical, Commercial, Sales Expert #43045

I have 32 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of commercial/industrial sales and leasing, association management and real estate consultation. I have testified on landlord and tenant issues, breach of contract issues and broker and buyer disclosure fraud. Serving an industry that has the potential to change and improve peoples lives and livelyhoods. Having the knowledge and experience in doing the ethical and right thing and weeding out the ones that don’t.

New York Commercial, Domestic Expert #44120

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of insurance and international with specific knowledge in the areas of insurance coverage, environmental and bad faith. I have published on such topics as international litigation, insrance coverage and bad faith. I have testified on bad faith and number of occurrences.

California Bad Faith, Commercial, Life Expert #44160

I have 32 years of experience, and specialize in the field of insurance with specific knowledge in the areas of all lines of coverage, standard of care and standards of the industry.

Alabama Lender Liability, Commercial Expert #44403

I have 31 years of experience, and specialize in the field of commercial banking with specific knowledge in the areas of bank management, commercial lending and commercial real estate. I have testified on lender liability, wrongful foreclosure and breach of fiduciary duty. In 2000 I ushered a de novo bank to profitabilty in one year.In 2004 began process of converting a thift institution to a commercial bank.

Washington D.C. Valuation, Commercial Expert #44459

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate valuation with specific knowledge in the areas of commercial properties, including office, retail and multi-family. I have published on such topics as cap rates, energy saving impacts, market trends and real estate property assessments. I have testified 20 times on topics such as land values, office sales prices and multi-family pricing. In terms of “remarkable” two things we are proud of:1. Despite a VERY litigious world, especially as it relates to very expensive and top tier, complex real estate, we have ZERO lawsuits and complaints against…

Texas Residential, Commercial Expert #44572

I have 29 years of experience, and specialize in the field of residential real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of valuations, distressed properties and best practices. I have published on such topics as marketing, safety and team development. I have testified on property valuation and stigmatized properties. I sell over 100 homes a year and have since 2000. I have generated over $10,000,000 in fees.

New York Commercial, Joint Ventures Expert #45059

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate investment trust (REIT) and commercial real estate values and commercial mortgages with specific knowledge in the areas of commercial real estate values, REIT values and the commercial mortgage market. I have published on such topics as shopping center financings. I have testified 6 times on topics such as real estate valuations, REIT valuations and commercial mortgage market. I am an expert on both the public market (REITs) and private market for real estate and am a director of 3 public REITs,

Virginia Commercial, Capital Markets Expert #46297

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of commercial real estate finance with specific knowledge in the areas of underwriting, capital markets and mortgage banking. I have testified on loan underwriting, real estate capital markets and interest rates. My career in real estate transcends both financing and acquiring real properties including apartments, office buildings, industrial buildings, hotels, shopping centers and agricultural properties.

Florida Commercial, Subdivisions Expert #46341

I have 8 years of experience, and specialize in the field of commercial real estate appraisal with specific knowledge in the areas of subdivisions, retail and multi-family. I have testified on subdivision value and viability.

Florida Commercial, Valuation, Retail Expert #46389

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of commercial real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of investments, valuation and contracts. I have published on such topics as buyer and seller representation, contracts and valuation. I have testified on valuation and contracts.

Tennessee Commercial, Brokerage Expert #46390

I have 7 years of experience, and specialize in the field of commercial real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of manufacturing, warehouse and distribution.

Commercial, Development, Leasing Expert #49934

I have 23 years of experience, and specialize in the field of commercial real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of leasing, mortgage financing and real estate development. I have published on such topics as leasing, mortgage financing and real estate development. I have testified 10 times on topics such as leasing, mortgage financing and real estate development.

Mexican Law, Commercial Expert #51034

I have 13 years of experience, and specialize in the field of commercial with specific knowledge in the areas of commercial, corporate and contracts.

Colorado Civil Engineering, Commercial Expert #52692

I have 15 years of experience, and specialize in the field of structural engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of structural design, legal report writing and repairs. I own and operate my own structural engineering design firm and work as a contractor for a forensic engineering firm. Thus, my expertise extends over both areas. Though I have no testimony experience, I have worked on both legal cases and feel I am primed for the opportunity.

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