Eric Risberg is a Commercial Real Estate Expert Witness with nationwide experience and a strong emphasis on California real estate. He has been advising clients on commercial real estate matters since 1993. Mr. Risberg is the founder of Advanced Appraisal International, Inc., based in San Francisco, California. Earlier in his career, he provided commercial real estate appraisal services to American Appraisal Associates, the world’s largest independent valuation firm. Mr. Risberg has appraised property for more than 400 clients, including over 20 Fortune 500 companies in over 30 states.

Noteworthy projects include participation in the valuation of more than 200 investment-grade properties for a major U.S. Life Insurance Company, more than 50 hotel valuations for Marriott International, nationwide retail property portfolio valuations for Copley Real Estate Advisors, and the appraisal of high-rise office buildings in Los Angeles, Chicago and San Francisco.

Mr. Risberg has been hired as an Expert Witness on many occasions and has testified at trials for a number of cases. His expertise is called upon to value complex properties and advise clients on real property matters. Consulting Services are also provided in mediations, arbitrations or other Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) settings such as JAMS or the American Arbitration Association to resolve matters that are not expected to go to trial.

Areas of Expertise:

Changes in Market Conditions

Construction Defect Litigation

Forensic Valuations

Land Value Disputes

Real Estate Broker Standard of Care

Ground Leases

Residential Properties

Landlord-Tenant Disputes

Physical Damage Claims to Real Estate Due to a Variety of Natural or Man-Made Causes

Land Use and Zoning Issues

Lease-Option Arbitrations

Divorce Cases

BTI Appraisal is a broad-based appraisal company which provides a consistently high level of Real Estate Appraisals, Business Valuations, and Machinery and Equipment Appraisals for Business, Professional, Public and Private Sectors.

When you choose BTI Appraisal, you benefit from a strong tradition of experience and accuracy. A corporate philosophy stressing efficiency and attentive service has made us a leader among independent appraisers. We are proud of our reputation for stability, responsiveness, and accomplishment in and out of the courtroom.

At BTI, our seasoned staff of success oriented professionals treats each assignment with precise attention to detail, providing needed research and responsive service on a wide range of appraisal needs.

Expert Profile: BTI’s Founder and Chairman, Ben F. Tunnell III, has headed the firm since 1974. Previously, he spent eight years with First Interstate Bank of California as vice president at their corporate headquarters in Los Angeles. He served on the board of arbitrators for both the American Arbitration Association and the Better Business Bureau. He has also been a Registered Investment Advisor and Broker/Dealer with the Securities and Exchange Commission and a licensed, California Real Estate Broker.

Mr. Tunnell is an ASA, the senior designation of the American Society of Appraisers, and a California Certified General Real Estate Appraiser #AG-6964. He has qualified and testified in Federal and Superior Courts, as well as in arbitration proceedings as an expert witness in business valuations, real estate, and machinery and equipment appraisals.

Complete General Contractors, Inc. are General Contractors, Appraisors and Experts specializing in Fire, Water, Wind, Flood, Builder and Manufacturer Liability Claims. Complete, Inc. offers professional solutions to complex claims based on real experience serving the South East. Complete Inc. provides thermal imaging, moisture mapping and has done extensive work in relation to synthetic stucco, door and window issues, framing concerns, or improper application of siding, roofs, or weather resistant barriers. Call Complete We Make Problems Go Away.

John Minor, Presient of Complete General Contractors, Inc., is a recognized expert on the costs and applications necessary to repair buildings damaged by manufacturer, builder liability, water damage or intrusion, mold or asbestos. Mr. Minor has also worked to establish the code requirements in place at times of bodily injury and how they relate to the cause of action in those instances.

J. Richard Claywell is a Certified Valuation Analyst. Since 1985 he has built a reputation for integrity and for providing key solutions for clients in the legal and business communities and private individuals. Mr. Claywell provides Economic Damage Calculations for Lost Profits, Lost Income and Breach of Contract. He also conducts Business Valuations (appraisals) of closely held companies, as well as Profit Enhancement Analysis and Fraud Deterrence and Detection.

Services Include:

Business Valuation

Expert Witness Testimony

Review of other Expert Reports

Pension Valuations

Intellectual Property Valuations

Patents

Trademarks

Copyright Royalties

Forensic Finacial Analysist

Mergers and Acquisitions

Mediation and Arbitration

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John A. Harris, Principal of Landscape Economics, LLC, and President of Earth Advisors, Inc., is a LANDSCAPE ECONOMIST who has worked in the Arboriculture, Forestry, landscape and horticultural fields for over 20 years. Mr. Harris has provided reputable consulting, education and project management services for a wide variety of projects across the United States and internationally, in both temperate and tropical ecosystems.

Areas of Expertise:

Expert Witness for Arboricultural, Landscape, Nursery Values and Conditions

Landscape and Tree Risk Assessments

Landscape and Tree Value Appraisals

Landscape and Tree Damage Appraisals

Storm Damage Assessments and Recovery Plans

Landscape Health and Condition Evaluations

Arboricultural Health and Condition Evaluations

Landscape, Arboricultural, Forestry, Environmental Project Management

Environmental Due Diligence

Environmental Permitting and Mitigation Planning

Environmental Permit Negotiations

Municipal Tree Inventory and Management Plans

GPS/GIS Environmental Mapping Projects

Forest Resources Management Plans

Grounds Maintenance Practices

Arboricultural Practices

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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

Hundreds of Reference Assisgnments

Pre-Trial Assistance to Litigators

Appraisal Review and Consultation

Flexible Scheduling for Depositions and Trials

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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Polk Associates, LLC. is a full service Valuation Firm specializing in the appraisal of personal property. James A. Polk's knowledge of the market is based on extensive study, education, and over 30 years experience in the Automotive, Aircraft and Related Industries. He appraises Personal Property including Aircraft, Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, RVs, Boats, Machinery, Equipment and Residential Contents.

Mr. Polk provides appraisals, inspections & damage estimates for corporations, private collectors, insurance companies and fiduciaries. He has over 25 years of experience testifying in both civil and criminal judicial proceedings and ten years experience testifying before governing bodies. Mr. Polk is also available for arbitration and mediation proceedings.

Polk Associates, LLC is accredited by the American Society of Appraisers and their reports are written in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.

Services Provided:

• Appraisal
• Market Valuation
• Diminished Value Estimates
• Insurance Dispute Resolution
• Replacement Value
• Legal Dispute
• Expert Witness
• Pre-purchase Inspections
• Consultation
• Accident Investigation
• Damage Estimates

View Mr. Polk's Consultant Profile

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CERTIFIED RESTORERS * CERTIFIED INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS *
CERTIFIED MICROBIAL REMEDIATION SUPERVISORS * CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL INFECTION CONTROL CONSULTANT * CERTIFIED STRUCTURAL DRYING SUPERVISOR * CERTIFIED INFRARED THERMOGRAPHERS *
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SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

Brian Spiegel and David Spiegel offer expert testimony and consulting services regarding smoke, water, fire, mold contamination property damage restoration, reconstruction, and construction defect related problems.

Both have been speakers nationally and internationally on property damage restoration, construction, and mold contamination related topics. In the past at the Property Loss Research Bureau (PLRB) national mold symposium in Charlotte, North Carolina and at the Forensics Consultants Association on toxic mold litigation and mold remediation in Newport Beach, California.

In the media Brian and David have written articles for industry trade magazines and given television and radio interviews, including one with Brian on ABC TV “Good Morning America” featuring a segment on mitigating water damage.

CONSULTANTS AND EXPERT WITNESS

Mold & Bacterial Contamination Construction Defects Fire & Smoke Damage Industry Standards of Care

Structural Damages Water Damage Sewage Backflow Flooring Forensics

EXPERT SERVICES

Property Damage Contractor Inspections & Formal Reports Cause and Origin Investigations Smoke Particulate Testing Property Insurance Claims Testing

Detailed Construction Estimates Cost Damage Appraisals at Current Industry Pricing Litigation Support Infrared Structural Inspections Concrete Moisture Testing

PROPERTY DAMAGE ASSESSORS

Residential and Commercial

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