Steven Proto is a Certified Auto Appraiser (IAAA Certified USAAP compliant) expert with over 20 years of experience as an Auto Valuation Expert.
Mr. Proto's expertise is in Fraud Investigations, including diminished value, dealer vs. dealer disputes, prior accident damage detection, and classic car valuations. He serves as an Auto Mediator Umpire and established and maintains markets in automotive vehicles, inspecting vehicles, appraising vehicles, dealer transactions, and arbitration disputes for top tier auto franchises (the largest auto retailers in the world).
Litigation Support - Mr. Proto is qualified to testify in State Court and in arbitration proceedings as an Automotive Expert in Vehicle Valuation and Dealer Fraud. He can assist in the discovery stage to ensure clients are able to document real damage or the bogus nature of fraudulent claims. Mr. Proto serves as an expert witnesses for both plaintiff and defendant.
Areas of Expertise:
- Dealership Business Practices
- Market Valuation
- Total Loss Vehicle Valuation
- Vehicle Valuation Appraisal
- Fraud Investigations
- Actual Cash Value
- Automotive Auction Appraiser
- Automotive Auction Arbitration Inspector
- Prior Repairs and Previous Paint Work
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- Auto Dealer Disputes
- Dealer vs. Dealer Disputes
- Diminished Value
- Insurance Claims
- Consumer Disputes
- Lemon Law
- Total Loss Claims
- Manufacturer Warranty vs. Dealer Disputes
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