Real Estate: Residential Expert Witnesses: 18

James H. Cantrell, CPM®CAM is a recognized Real Estate Property Management Expert with over 40 years experience. He has served as an expert witness for over 15 years in over 300 cases throughout the country. He is active in day to day management.   Mr. Cantrell has managed a variety of product types, apartments, high-rise office, condominium  association management, industrial/warehouse properties, retail, and large hotels. He is currently active in day to day asset and property management and has established management programs that have maximized the values of the various investments. He is experienced in Case analysis and Court testimony.

Background - Mr. Cantrell served as the President of Cantrell, Harris & Associates, a San Francisco-based real estate management and consulting firm that was formed 30 years ago. He has formed Cantrell Associates which provides property management, litigation support, and expert witness services.  He is a CA Real Estate Broker.  He was an Associate Professor at Golden Gate University for 9 years teaching a  Real Estate Asset/Property management course in the MBA program. He is a graduate of the University of Miami and holds the Certified Property Manager  (CPM) designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) where he has been on the faculty for 30 years teaching many courses throughout the United States, Russia and Poland.   

He has an extensive career starting with Arlen Realty as a property supervisor, handling properties in the United States Investment Fund Portfolio, and has held the position of Equity Administrator with Clevetrust Realty Investors, responsible for managing numerous properties throughout the Country. He also served as Treasurer of Regency Equities, a Real Estate Investment Trust, traded on NASDQE, and was President of Plaza Equities Management, Inc., with a national portfolio of mixed assets under his direction. He has served as a Court appointed Receiver on all types of assets throughout California.

Litigation Support - Mr. Cantrell has served or consulted as an expert on behalf of both Plaintiffs and Defendants in over 300 cases. He is uniquely qualified with his experience and teaching background and is your best choice as an expert in litigation.

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Kevin M. Burke, JD, originally licensed in real estate in 1979, brings extensive experience as a seasoned Real Estate Standard of Care Expert Witness. Kevin has been approved by the California Department of Real Estate as a real estate school, teaching the Buyer Representation Agreement, and by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation as a pre-license Certified Instructor. He possesses a real estate Broker license in both California and Virginia. 

Kevin is a Court Certified Expert Witness on the subject of Real Estate Standard of Care, Agents Duties of Inspection and Disclosure, and Market Conditions. 

Kevin graduated from law school after earning the renowned American Jurisprudence Award in Real Estate Transactions and is Chair of the Expert Witness forum for the California Association of REALTOR®. He is also the Chair of the Professional Standards Committee, and in the past has been Chair of Legal Affairs, and REALTOR Risk Management and Consumer Protection Forums for the California Association of REALTORS, and sits on the Attorney Roundtable, and Professionalism and Ethics Advisory Committee for the Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS. Kevin is a long time Member of the National Association of REALTORS Risk Management Issues Committee, as well as the Professional Standards Committee.

Kevin continually teaches (for over 20 years) Real Property Law (ABA MCLE credit) in the Paralegal Program at UCSD. He has helmed management positions among the three largest real estate franchises in California and has a profound understanding of the intricacies of real estate transactions. He is well known for his ability to impart wisdom on real estate law, risk management, and brokerage operations. Kevin's dedication to fostering the growth of real estate professionals is evident through his role as a College Instructor, where he has equipped agents with the tools necessary for success in today competitive market.

Kevin M. Burke, JD on Disclosures - Statutory or Contractual

Kevin's leadership has been recognized in various prestigious positions within the real estate community, including being past President of both the Greater San Diego and the North San Diego County Associations of REALTOR®. Kevin's approach to real estate is deeply rooted in a philosophy of excellence and integrity, paving the way for excellence in the real estate profession.

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Financial Damages - Real Estate Development & Hospitality - Fiduciary Duty

Fred Schuster focuses on expert witness and litigation support engagements, in Complex Real Estate, Financial, and Operational Issues, delivering clear, well-supported reports and opinions. Fred brings over 30 years of real estate experience and over 15 years serving as an expert witness. His background combines senior-level operating experience, many years in the hospitality industry, with deep financial expertise.