Expert Witness and Litigation Support Services
Who We Are
Valuation Expertise for Real Estate Disputes Requiring Testimony
In legal matters involving real estate, valuation is often a central issue. Schneider Valuation Consultants, Inc. provides expert witness services for attorneys, public agencies, and property owners engaged in litigation. Our work includes valuation reports, appraisal reviews, consulting, and testimony focused on clarifying how market value is affected by various issues related to a case.
Assignments are approached with a focus on an unbiased perspective, with clear reasoning and supportable conclusions. Testimony is offered as part of the scope of the valuation work performed.
Focus Area
Expert witness services are typically provided in matters involving contested valuation, real estate damages, partial takings, easement disputes, and property tax matters, among many others. The common thread is the need for a valuation opinion that can be presented in a mediation, deposition, or trial in a manner that can be understood by relevant parties.
Expert Testimony and Appraisal Support
In litigation, appraisal conclusions must be well supported and relevant to the codes of case law of a particular jurisdiction. SVC’s role is to provide an opinion that is independent, market-based, and relevant to the characteristics of the property involved in the matter. This may involve original valuation work, review of another appraiser’s report, or both.
Work product is developed with awareness of recognized methods and techniques as well as an understanding of relevant laws and regulations. Conclusions are clearly explained and supported by market evidence and appropriate valuation methodology.
Testimony and Litigation Support Settings
Services are provided in support of a variety of dispute contexts. These include eminent domain proceedings, property tax appeals, partnership disputes, environmental cases, and cases involving property impairment or diminution in value. Depending on the setting, the work may include preparation of demonstratives, support during cross-examination, or valuation consulting for trial.
Testimony is structured to help fact-finders understand technical valuation concepts from an independent and impartial perspective.
Each appraisal is prepared in accordance with professional appraisal standards, applicable regulations, and relevant code and case law.
Who We Work With
Schneider Valuation Consultants supports a variety of legal professionals and stakeholders who rely on clear, defensible valuation opinions.
Attorneys
We assist counsel by developing work product, providing deposition and trial testimony, and reviewing opposing opinions. All services are delivered with awareness of evidentiary standards from an appraisal perspective.
Property Owners
Owners involved in valuation disputes use our services to understand the valuation impacts of a particularly case with an independent analysis of relevant issues.
Public Entities
In cases involving takings, assessments or other matters involving a public entity, SVC is regularly retained for valuation work and expert testimony services.
Legal Consultants and Experts
Our services often complement broader expert teams involved in a variety of issues, including construction, environmental, tax, eminent domain, or other matters that may impact property values.
Valuation Considerations
Expert witness services require alignment between valuation methodology, code and case law, and other legal requirements related to the dispute.
Litigation-Focused Appraisal Services
SVC is experienced in provide valuation services for litigation support, regularly working with attorneys on a variety of issues.
Standards and Reasoning
Conclusions are based on recognized valuation methodology and reflect a reasoned application of appraisal techniques related to the relevant facts of the case.
Review of Opposing Opinions
SVC is regularly retained to provide appraisal review services to determine whether certain appraisal conclusions are credible and reliable, with a focus on appropriate methodologies.
Communication and Clarity
Testimony and reporting are structured to help legal professionals and fact-finders understand complex valuation topics.
Expert witness services are provided with attention to both the technical requirements of valuation and the procedural expectations of litigation. Our goal is to assist the trier of fact to understand value impacts through an objective analysis.
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