Real Estate (General) Expert Witnesses: 32

Michael J. Welton, a Self Employed Consultant since 1998, has been retained as an expert in over seventy-five separate cases in the areas of Property Management, Asset Management, Wrongful Death, Premises Liability, Real Estate Development and Toxic Mold Remediation Protocol for Commercial and Multi-Family properties. He has extensive experience dealing with injuries that occur on income-producing properties, toxic mold in residential and commercial properties, premises liability, life-safety issues, wrongful death, and standard of care in multi-family, retail, and commercial properties.

As a seasoned and experienced real estate professional, Mr. Welton has the background to develop successful income-producing assets, evaluate and complete the acquisition of income-producing assets, and create teams of individuals to professionally manage any type of real estate.

Significant Accomplishments:

• Increased annual rent from $18 million in 1990 to $49 million in 1995
• Supervised/negotiated credit tenant lease transactions generating in excess of $500 million of long-term revenue
• Consistent double-digit rates of return on invested capital
• Developed 1,212,000 square feet of retail shopping centers from 1990 to 1998
• Directly responsible for the acquisition and disposition of one asset generating before-tax profits of $32 million

Mr. Welton has court and deposition testimony experience in AZ, CA, OK, MO, OH, NC, and TX. He is available to travel ANYWHERE.

K. David Meit, CPM®, Founder and Principal of Oculus Expert Witness, offering unbiased assessments and expert testimony for both Plaintiff and Defense in Property Management Standard of Care, Premises Liability, Real Estate Partnerships, and related legal disputes. Expert opinions are based on professional experience, academic training, research and the facts of each case. 

A Certified Property Manager (CPM®) accredited by the Institute of Real Estate Management. Licensed real estate broker.