Expert Witness Testimony

DC Area Appraisal offers a full range of Real Estate Appraisal services, with experience in many types of property. We are also experienced in litigation support and expert witness services. Clients who have used our expert testimony services include government agencies, tax entities, financial institutions, legal and accounting firms and many other businesses. In many cases, our independent, supportable analysis has allowed clients to settle cases without going to court.

An appraiser must remain unbiased in performing an appraisal of a property. But we can consult with you and advise you about the relative strength of an appraisal presented by opposing parties. We can also perform additional research and analysis to support or discredit assumptions or conclusions.

Some examples of issues we have experience with include:

• Valuation of “stigmatized” property

• Valuation as of a date in the past

• Effect on value of properties with history of flood

• Estate settlement

• Effect on value caused by insect infestation

• Valuation for divorce, partnership, taxation issues etc.

With our experience and proven track record we are ready to take on any type of appraisal assignment and our appraisal values stand up under the most severe scrutiny.

PERSONAL TESTIMONIALS

“I have engaged Mr. Rochkind on several occasions as an expert to appraise real property in contested divorce litigation. He has always been prompt for appointments and has provided detailed reports in a timely manner. His reports have been praised not only by the client for whom I engaged his services, but also by my opposing counsel. I highly recommend Mr. Rochkind, and intend to employ him again in the future.”

Steven Gaba, Esq.

– Gaba Law Firm

“Stephen provided a very professional, thorough appraisal promptly and at a very fair price.”

Scott Gardner, Esq.

– Law office of Scott Gardner