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Litigation involving real estate typically centers on disputes over property valuation, brokerage practices, and the financing and development of commercial and residential projects. Disputes commonly involve valuation disagreements in appraisal, eminent domain, and property tax matters, brokerage and agency disputes over disclosure obligations and standard of care in real estate transactions, and construction and development disputes tied to land use, financing, and project cost overruns. Lenders, title insurers, and real estate investment trusts also face disputes over mortgage underwriting standards, title insurance claims, and the valuation methodology used in acquisitions and dispositions. The central issue in these matters is typically whether a property valuation, brokerage practice, or transaction met the professional and industry standards governing the relevant real estate discipline.

Real estate experts help attorneys evaluate these disputes by applying appraisal, brokerage, and industry-specific standards to the property valuation, transaction records, or development project at issue. Their analysis can determine whether a property valuation reasonably reflected market conditions and accepted appraisal methodology, whether a broker or agent met applicable disclosure and standard-of-care requirements, and whether a development or financing arrangement's terms were properly interpreted and applied. This work supports liability and damages positions in valuation, brokerage, and development disputes, and it can substantiate or rebut claims involving mortgage underwriting, title insurance, and eminent domain compensation.

Because real estate disputes span appraisal methodology, brokerage practice, and development and financing structures, matching an expert's specific background to the dispute is essential. Round Table Group's real estate network includes practitioners with decades of experience in commercial and residential appraisal, brokerage ethics, real estate finance, and development, several of whom hold membership in professional societies such as the American College of Real Estate Lawyers. Round Table Group has completed more than 75,000 expert searches for litigators, and we apply that experience to connect counsel with real estate experts whose industry background fits the specific dispute. Let us help you find the right real estate expert for your case by calling us at (202) 908-4500.

Kinds of Cases We Work On

Round Table Group helps our clients find a wide variety of Real Estate expert witnesses for cases like:

01

The Appraisal Propped Up the Loan.

A commercial mortgage lender sued the appraiser it had retained to value a shopping center securing a large loan after the property was foreclosed at a fraction of the appraised value within a few years of origination, alleging the original appraisal had relied on comparable sales that were not truly comparable to the subject property's actual condition and tenancy. We identified experts with experience in commercial real estate appraisal methodology, comparable sales analysis, and retail property valuation standards. The expert's re-appraisal using properly matched comparables found the original valuation had overstated the property's value by a substantial margin, supporting the lender's professional negligence claim in a substantial settlement.
02

The CAM Charges Didn't Add Up.

A national retail tenant chain sued its shopping center landlord after an audit of several years of common area maintenance charges found the landlord had passed through capital improvement costs that should have been excluded under the lease's CAM definition, resulting in significant overcharges across the tenant's stores in that center. We identified experts with experience in commercial lease CAM reconciliation methodology, retail property operating expense analysis, and shopping center accounting standards. The expert's line-item review of the landlord's CAM ledgers found a pattern of capital costs improperly classified as recoverable operating expenses, supporting the tenant chain's claim in a substantial settlement.
03

The Ground Rent Reset Went Too High.

A ground lessee operating a hotel on leased land sued the ground lessor after a scheduled fair market rent reset produced a new rent figure the lessee alleged had been calculated using comparable ground leases with materially different term lengths and reversion rights than the lessee's own lease. We identified experts with experience in ground lease valuation methodology, land residual value analysis, and hospitality real estate market comparables. The expert's reset calculation using properly matched ground lease comparables found a fair market rent meaningfully below the lessor's proposed figure, supporting the lessee's claim in a substantial arbitration award.
04

The UPREIT Structure Favored the Manager.

Minority unitholders in an externally managed real estate investment trust's operating partnership sued the trust's external manager after a proposed roll-up transaction was structured in a way the unitholders alleged disproportionately benefited the manager's own fee stream at the expense of minority holders' exchange value. We identified experts with experience in REIT and operating partnership structuring, real estate fund fiduciary duty analysis, and unit exchange valuation methodology. The expert's review of the roll-up's exchange ratio found it had been calculated using a valuation methodology inconsistent with how comparable roll-up transactions in the sector had been structured, supporting the unitholders' claim in a substantial settlement.
05

The Foundation Cracks Were Never Disclosed.

A buyer of a multi-building office campus sued the seller after post-closing inspections revealed significant foundation settlement issues across several buildings that the buyer alleged the seller's property condition disclosures had specifically represented as resolved following an earlier repair. We identified experts with experience in commercial building structural condition assessment, foundation settlement investigation, and real estate disclosure standard-of-care review. The expert's review of the seller's own maintenance records found the settlement issue had recurred and been documented internally well before closing without being disclosed to the buyer, supporting the buyer's claim in a substantial settlement.
06

The Commission Split Wasn't What Was Promised.

A commercial real estate brokerage sued a developer client over its calculation of a commission owed on the sale of a large multi-property portfolio, alleging the developer had structured the transaction as several separate sales specifically to avoid triggering a graduated commission rate the brokerage's listing agreement specified for large aggregate transactions. We identified experts with experience in commercial real estate brokerage commission practices, portfolio transaction structuring analysis, and listing agreement compliance review. The expert's review of the transaction's structuring and timing found the separate closings had been coordinated in a manner inconsistent with genuine independent transactions, supporting the brokerage's claim in a substantial settlement.
07

The Exchange Funds Never Made It Back.

A real estate investment company sued the qualified intermediary it had retained to facilitate a like-kind exchange after the intermediary's mishandling of the exchange timeline caused the transaction to fail the exchange's identification deadline, triggering a substantial unplanned tax liability the company had structured the sale specifically to defer. We identified experts with experience in 1031 exchange transaction management, qualified intermediary industry standards, and real estate exchange timeline compliance. The expert's review of the intermediary's file found the replacement property identification had been submitted after the deadline due to an internal processing delay the intermediary's own procedures should have caught, supporting the company's professional negligence claim in a substantial settlement.
08

The Title Policy Didn't Cover the Easement.

A developer sued its title insurer after discovering an undisclosed utility easement bisecting a planned building footprint had not been excepted from coverage, and the insurer denied the resulting claim arguing the easement had been a matter of public record the developer should have discovered independently before the policy was issued. We identified experts with experience in title insurance industry standards, title examination and search methodology, and real property records research practices. The expert's review of the title search records found the easement had been recorded in a manner the insurer's own examination standards should have identified, supporting the developer's coverage claim in a substantial settlement.
09

The Hotel Missed Its Own Performance Test.

A hotel owner terminated its management agreement with a national hotel management company after the property failed a contractual performance test tied to revenue per available room benchmarks for two consecutive years, and the management company sued for wrongful termination, disputing the benchmark set used to measure its performance. We identified experts with experience in hotel management performance benchmarking, hospitality revenue management analysis, and hotel management agreement standard-of-care review. The expert's benchmarking against a properly matched competitive set found the property's performance had indeed fallen short of the contractual threshold, and the termination was upheld in arbitration.
10

Whose Trade Caused the Leaks.

A condominium association sued the developer and general contractor of a large residential tower after widespread water infiltration was traced to defective building envelope work, and the developer and contractor disputed among themselves which of several subcontracted trades bore responsibility for the failures. We identified experts with experience in building envelope forensic investigation, construction defect causation analysis, and multi-trade responsibility allocation methodology. The expert's forensic investigation traced the water infiltration to a specific waterproofing subcontractor's installation practices inconsistent with the manufacturer's specifications, resolving the allocation dispute among the responsible parties in mediation.

Here are a few of our favorite Real Estate Expert Witnesses:

Missouri Real Estate Expert #54643

This sample expert has 35 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of real estate law, brokerage services, agency, federal real estate law, Dodd-Frank Act, RESPA, and the CFPB. Published on such topics as Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, real estate license law and real estate agency and professional standards.

 

Colorado Real Estate Expert #151

I have 15 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of homebuilding, construction and land development.

 

Illinois Real Estate, Management Expert #4397

I have 24 years of experience, and specialize in the field of finance with specific knowledge in the areas of real estate finance, land acquisition and deal analysis. I am extremely believable and persuasive. I can assess people quickly and relay information to them in a manner appropriate to their station and perspective. I can move for the boardroom to the mailroom and communicate seamlessly.

 

Texas Real Estate Expert #5856

I have 25 years of experience and specialize in the field of economics and finance with specific knowledge in the areas of real estate, banking, finance, corporate economic damanges, securities and mortages. I have published on such topics as condominiums and the national economy, economic damages and health care Issues. I have testified 95 times on topics such as real estate finance, real estate developments and real estate analysis.

 

Texas Water Rights, Real Estate Expert #5870

I have 33 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of brokerage ethics, water rights and construction. I have published on such topics as ethical obligations seller’s disclosure notices first water policy in Texas. I have testified 99 times on topics such as real estate brokerage ethics, construction and all aspects of real estate.

 

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Illinois Real Estate Expert #12097

I have 33 years of experience and specialize in the field of accounting, with specific knowledge of real estate, lending and auditing. I have testified 13 times on topics such as accountant malpractice, damages and forensic accounting.

 

New York Law, Real Estate Expert #14117

This sample expert has over 30 years of experience, and specializes in the field of real estate litigation with specific knowledge in the areas of real estate transactions, cooperative and condominium law and residential and commercial real estate disputes.

 

Florida Project Management, Real Estate Expert #14304

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of construction estimating and project management with specific knowledge in the areas of themed construction and resort development. I am one of perhaps a dozen people in the world who can estimate themed park construction at the concept level.

 

New Jersey Finance, Mortgages, Real Estate Expert #14422

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of banking with specific knowledge in the areas of real estate, workout and international. I have testified on banking, construction lending and workout.

 

Florida Real Estate, Appraisals, Family Expert #15208

I have 10 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate valuation issues with specific knowledge in the areas of retrospective forensic appraisal reviews and bankruptcy workout, foreclosure workout, defense, modifications and estate planning, elder care and family law. I am a special magistrate hearing cases on real estate and appraisal valuation issues.

 

Mississippi Appraiser, Real Estate Expert #16996

I have 15 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate residential appraisal.

 

Florida Cost, Environment, Real Estate Expert #21786

I have 35 years of experience, and specialize in the field of construction cost with specific knowledge in the areas of commercial construction, educational construction and green building. I have published on such topics as controlling the cost of green building, advantages of green building in real estate and examination of the cost value of rebuilding the move houses. I have testified on construction cost.

 

New York Real Estate Expert #22241

I have 37 years of experience in the field of real estate, with specific knowledge of valuation, estate planning and financing. I have published on such topics as valuation. I have testified on valuation, operations and marketing.

 

California Business Taxation, Real Estate Expert #23325

I have 35 years of experience and specialize in the field of taxation, with specific knowledge of business taxation, alternative minimum tax (AMT) and individual taxes. I have published on such topics as real estate, mergers and acquisitions and AMT. I have testified 6 times on topics such as the character of real estate income, movie tax shelters and AMT.

 

New York Public Relations, Real Estate Expert #24084

I have 16 years of experience and specialize in the field of public relations, with specific knowledge of real estate, social media and business communication. I have published on such topics as communication theory, ethics and history.

 

California Small Business, Real Estate Expert #28332

I have 7 years of experience and specialize in the field of small business and life coaching, with specific knowledge of small business, the real estate industry and after-divorce coaching. I have published on such topics as business planning, time management and marketing.

 

Florida Business Law, Real Estate Expert #28563

I have 37 year of experience, and specialize in the field of business, corporate, and real estate law.

 

Missouri Real Estate, City Planning Expert #29693

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of land, shopping centers and city planning.

 

California Real Estate Expert #30520

I have 16 years of experience, and specialize in the field of economics with specific knowledge in the areas of real estate, private communities and public finance. I have published on such topics as private communities, business cycle and social ethics.

 

Nevada Store, Groceries, Real Estate Expert #31369

I have 40 years of experience and specialize in the field of accounting, with specific knowledge of grocery merchandising, warehousing and cash reporting.

 

Florida Geospatial, Real Estate Expert #34096

I have 30 years of experience in the field of geospatial, real estate, with specific knowledge in the areas of geographic information system (GIS), location value, and market analysis. I have published on such topics as real estate market analysis, location value, GIS, and geospatial technology. I have testified on GIS patent litigation, location value based on the highest, and best use of the property and retail trade area.

 

New Jersey Real Estate, Corporate Finance Expert #35179

I have 30 years of experience and specialize in the field of real estate, with specific knowledge of commercial leasing, financing and brokerage. I have published on such topics as extraterritorial application of US law. I have testified on real estate brokerage practices and real estate appraisal.

 

Missouri Appraisal, Real Estate, Dispute Expert #35755

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of eminent domain appraisal with specific knowledge in the areas of appraisal, valuation and severance losses. I have testified 10 times on topics such as eminent domain acquisition, reviewing 3rd party appraisers and patterns of development.

 

Nevada Appraisal, Real Estate Expert #36834

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of valuation.

 

New York Real Estate Expert #37669

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of title insurance, title claims procedures and New York real property law. I have published on such topics as title insurance, title claims and New York Real property law. I have testified on title insurance law, title claims law and New York real property Law. Elected into membership of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL) in 2008.

 

New York Real Estate Expert #37944

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of management and leasing, value enhancement and research. I have published on such topics as market analysis and 1031 exchanges.

 

Florida Real Estate, Title Insurance Expert #38076

I have 18 years of experience, and specialize in the field of title insurance with specific knowledge in the area of real estate closings. I have testified on notary experience and closing process. I am extremely dedicated and meticulous and strive to provide excellent service and knowledge.

 

Idaho Real Estate Expert #38078

I have 22 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of sales, developing and brokerage. I have testified on real estate. I developed a 72 unit apartment complex from the ground up and helped a developer obtain a parcel of land for a mixed use site of condos, offices, retail transforming a brownfield to a new condo development.

 

Pennsylvania Real Estate Expert #38405

I have 8 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of residential sales, residential investments and property valuation.

 

California Real Estate Expert #39605

I have 19 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of residential real estate, disclosure, and contracts. I have testified on nondisclosure.

 

Nevada Real Estate, Eco Broker Expert #41831

I have 8 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate services with specific knowledge in the areas of real estate land valuation, listing and marketing real estate and vacant land valuation and sales. I have published on such topics as real estate principles, real estate valuation and real estate marketing. I have testified on large tract land valuation and vacant land easement issues.

 

Louisiana Real Estate, Retail Center Expert #41887

I have 7 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate with specific knowledge in the area of residential, commercial and multifamily properties.

 

California Real Estate, White Collar Expert #42879

I have 10 years of experience, and specialize in the field of litigation and trial work with specific knowledge in the areas of entertainment, real estate and employment. I have published on such topics as enforcement of judgments in California.

 

New York Retail Leasing, Real Estate Expert #44339

I have 33 years of experience, and specialize in the field of commercial leasing and purchase contracts with specific knowledge in the areas of property construction, management and brokerage and leasing and buy-sale. I have published on such topics as Leasing, equity participation, title and subordination and superior interests and leasing and construction. I have testified 20 times on topics such as leasing, escalations, delivery conditions, construction, taxes, operating and management costs and brokerage and contracting.

 

Minnesota Real Estate, Sftware Expert #45388

I have 15 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of information technology, software and security. I have published on such topics as real estate technology, data licensing and information security. I have written or helped write various expert opinions on which my business partner has been deposed.

 

New Jersey Retail, Real Estate, Leasing Expert #46193

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of retail leasing with specific knowledge in the area of shopping centers. Grew a regional retailer from under 100 stores to a major international presence of approximately 1,000 stores.

 

Florida Financial, Fraud, Real Estate Expert #46388

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of forensic accounting with specific knowledge in the area of real estate.

 

California Business, Real Estate Expert #46647

I have 40 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate settlement procedure act with specific knowledge in the areas of Section 8 issues, affiliated business arrangements and services rendered relationships. I have experience as being involved in the real estate e-services industry as well as being a leading expert on real estate settlement procedure act issues.

 

California Real Estate, Appraisals, Damages Expert #46697

I have 15 years of experience, and specialize in the field of residential real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of residential real estate.

 

California Mortgages, Real Estate, Risk Expert #46862

I have 13 years of experience, and specialize in the field of corporate finance with specific knowledge in the areas of commercial real estate mortgages, catastrophic risk and non-competition agreements. I have published on such topics as mortgage risk assessment, the role of brokers in real estate and non-competition enforcement.

 

New Jersey Cost, Government, Real Estate Expert #46886

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of fixed assets with specific knowledge in the areas of real and personal property taxation, cost segregation, tax depreciation and appraisal. I have published on such topics as appraisal, property tax and cost segregation. I have testified on appraisal, real estate tax and personal property tax.

 

California Personal Injury, Real Estate Expert #47038

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of construction defect with specific knowledge in the areas of general contracting, development and personal injury. I have testified 25 times on topics such as development, subcontractor and plaintiffs as well as personal injury. I remain actively involved in construction, real estate management and farming so I can testify about current conditions in each field.

 

North Carolina Litigation, Real Estate Expert #47174

I have 32 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate appraisal with specific knowledge in the areas of expert testimony, condemnation and estate planning. I have testified 23 times on topics such as condemnation, equitable distribution and estate.

 

Connecticut Real Estate, Evaluation Expert #47357

I have 25 years of experience and specialize in the field of real estate valuation with specific knowledge in the areas of appraisal and consulting. I have published on such topics as the county office marketing, assessment appeals and multi-family properties. I have testified 50 times on topics such as real property values.

 

Colorado Real Estate, Retail, Sales Expert #48027

I have 12 years of experience, and specialize in the field of mortgage with specific knowledge in the areas of production and sales.

 

Illinois Mortgages, Real Estate, Insuranc Expert #48065

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of financial.

 

Alabama Real Estate, Valuation, Finance Expert #48154

I have 40 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate valuation with specific knowledge in the areas of eminent domain, demolition in value and problem property appraisals. I have testified 90 times on topics such as eminent domain, demolition in values and bankruptcy. I am proud to have always attempted to provide my client with a professional service.

 

New Jersey Real Estate, Appraisals Expert #48294

I have 40 years of experience, and specialize in the field of title insurance with specific knowledge in the areas of title, practices and procedures. I have testified on title policy delivery, charges and professionalism.

 

Illinois Real Estate, Art, Fraud Expert #48307

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of insurance with specific knowledge in the areas of fine arts, collections and coverage for high net worth individuals. I have published on such topics as appropriate limits of excess liability, fraud and title insurance. I am an insurance professional with a master of business administration from a highly regarded university and I started my own business focusing strictly on personal property and casualty insurance for the high net worth individual.

 

California Finance, Analysis, Real Estate Expert #48428

I have 26 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of cash flow projections, financial returns and waterfall calculations. Over my 26 year professional career, I have been challenged only once for my professional fees. Most clients tend to be repeat clients. I am committed to delivering quality service in a professional and timely manner.

 

Florida Casino gambling, Real estate Expert #50271

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of economics with specific knowledge in the areas of labor, real estate and energy and environment. I have published on such topics as casino gambling and tourism, real estate and energy and the environment. I have testified 20 times on topics such as real estate, labor and energy and environment. I was part of a legal team that allowed a high profile individual to recover a $7 million property tax refund on one of his properties.

 

Texas Real Estate, Insurance, Tax Expert #51063

I have 34 years of experience, and specialize in the field of trust real estate administration with specific knowledge in the areas of trust administration, real estate law and contract negotiation. I have testified on real estate and fiduciary matters. I moved quickly through banking management to head a state wide department.

 

Washington D.C. Real Estate, Mortgage, Lending Expert #51463

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of mortgage and consumer lending with specific knowledge in the areas of residential mortgages, consumer finance and housing economics. I have published on such topics as the subprime crisis, Federal Housing Administration, mortgage market, pricing and underwriting and international housing markets. I have testified 8 times on topics such as mortgages, reverse mortgages, credit reporting and mortgage market changes.

 

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