When you need an expert witness
- Litigation & small claimsDiminished Value, Loss of Use, or total loss disputes where the vehicle's value must be proven, not asserted.
- Appraisal & umpire proceedingsIndependent valuation testimony when the appraisal clause has been invoked.
- Attorney supportCase merit assessments, rebuttal of opposing valuation reports, and deposition or trial testimony.
What you get
- A defensible written opinion — market-data-based valuation reports built to evidentiary standards, not marketing standards.
- Report rebuttals — line-by-line analysis of the opposing side's valuation: comparable selection, condition ratings, adjustments, and methodology.
- Testimony — deposition, arbitration, and courtroom appearances, explained in plain language a judge or jury can follow.
21+ years of vehicle valuation experience nationwide — Diminished Value, Loss of Use, total loss, and classic & specialty vehicles. Full qualifications, case history, and CV are on our appraiser's bio page.
Engagement and fees
Expert testimony and court appearances are engaged by separate written authorization and billed at $295/hour plus expenses. Report preparation is quoted per case. If we don't believe your valuation position will survive scrutiny, we'll tell you before you spend a dollar on testimony.
Attorneys: we're happy to review a valuation report before you decide whether the case needs an expert. A short consult often answers it.