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    Appraisal Litigation & Expert Witness in New York State

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    Appraisal Litigation and Expert Witness in New York State is a one day seminar that provides a practical introduction to appraisal litigation with special emphasis on the appraiser as a witness. This course focuses on litigation issues specific to New York State, including court procedures, case law, and jurisdictional exceptions to USPAP. We will be looking at New York Case Law and property types that will be necessary to utilize a Jurisdictional Exception in New York state. We will also look at this from the prospective of what are the necessary qualities your clients are looking for in an Expert witness. And how you can develop this in demand work.

    Who Should Enroll
    Commercial, Residential, Bankers, Brokers, Real Estate Professionals
    Course Offerings
    Sponsor Date Location Format
    Upstate New York Chapter December 11, 2026 Synchronous View Details Register
    Course Objectives

    Learning Objectives:


    Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

    Understand basic court terminology and procedures related to appraisal litigation

    Identify the different types of witnesses and their roles and limitations in court

    Recognize the types of court cases in which appraisers are commonly involved

    Prepare for deposition and trial as an appraisal witness

    Understand jurisdictional exceptions to USPAP specific to New York State

    Distinguish between expert witness and lay fact witness qualifications

    Apply valuation concepts in litigation contexts through Article 7 and Article 78 case studies


    Course Materials & Recommended Books