APPAREL: During his 25 years of experience, Mr. Sarabia has become intimately familiar with the many business problems - and legal issues - which fashion companies may face. The start of his apparel industry experience was nine remarkable years as part of the senior management of Guess?, Inc. Guess? went through amazing growth during this period, one year alone its sales grew 400%! In these nine years, Guess? transformed from a fad into a mainstay fashion company. Those who were fortunate enough to work there saw a variety of challenges, problems and issues which most apparel companies do not encounter over decades. This incredible environment immersed Mr. Sarabia into a wide array of apparel business matters including apparel designs, design creation, design protection, brand establishment and protection, advertising, domestic and foreign manufacturing, factory monitoring, quality control, export, import, customs issues, product sourcing, corporate structure, apparel company management, including officer and director obligations and performance, domestic and foreign distribution, licensing, trade secrets, personnel, independent sales representatives, retail sales, retail custom

Gabriele Goldaper has over 40 years experience in the Fashion, Garment, Textile Industry, as a retailer, manufacturer, consultant, and college instructor. She has been a Management Consultant to over 180 new, failing or growing companies in need of reorganization, restructuring, or reengineering of the business process. Specializing in areas of inventory management, marketing and selling strategies, product development, financial planning, customer service, warehousing, distribution, and domestic and international manufacturing and sourcing. Worked with major American companies as well as companies in France, England, Australia and USAID (United States Agency for International Development) sponsored projects in Romania, Egypt, Russia, Thailand, El Salvador, and Bulgaria.

Ms. Goldaper has owned her own clothing manufacturing company and has held key executive positions in major public and private companies in Southern California. She is a 27-year member of the faculty at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.

Areas of Expertise Include:

Copyright Infringement and Trademark Cases

Opinions on Originality and Substantial Similarity

Fabric/Print Design, and Origin Issues

Garment Construction and Design issues

Customs, Practices and Operations of Clothing Business

Financial Conditions, Valuations and Financial Matters

Issues with Manufacturing Contractors/Factories: Domestic and Off-Shore

Wholesale Distribution to Retailers and Internet Sales

Quality Standards/Specifications used in

J. Nazmiyal Inc. DBA Nazmiyal Collection has specialized in all aspects of the Antique Rug and Carpet Industry for over thirty years and is the world’s source for antique rugs and decorative carpets. Since 1980 Nazmiyal has supplied some of the top interior designers, vendors, auction houses, museums and collectors across the globe.

Nazmiyal is in the business of Buying, Selling, Restoring, Repairing and Appraising rugs and carpets.

Nazmiyal prides itself on understanding the wide range of factors needed to determine the value of an antique rug. Knowing where a rug or carpet was made, its age, design, coloration, condition, and size are just a few of the many characteristics that the Experts at Nazmiyal have mastered.

The professionals at Nazmiyal also provide Litigation Support for Valuation, Insurance and other legal matters.

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Since 1976, Nugent Appraisal Services has been providing professional, reliable, and economical Antique and Personal Property Appraisal services. Their accredited appraisers can perform appraisals for a range of needs, including Estate Settlements, Divorce Settlements, Insurance Coverage or Claims, Donations, or Resale.

Nugest Appraisal Services completes appraisals for private individuals, attorneys, accountants, insurance agents, museum curators, college administrators, executors and personal representatives of estates, estate planners, bank trust officers and more.





Expert Witness Services

Senior Level Appraiser

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Appraisal Services:

Insurance Appraisal

Estate Settlement Appraisal

Divorce Appraisal

Charitable Donation Appraisal

Items We Appraise:

Antiques Art Books Ceramics Coins / Currency

Collectibles Glass Jewelry / Gems Sports Memorabilia Toys / Dolls

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