Attacking & Defending an Appraisal in Litigation
The seminar provides a framework and considerations for attacking and defending an appraisal in litigation.
Common mistakes made in appraising and testifying concerning an appraisal are stressed. Various standards and
ethical rules that are commonly misapplied or misunderstood are highlighted and explained. In addition,
common tricks and how to prepare for tricks on cross-examination are identified, as well as answering
hypothetical questions at trial. Part II also highlights substantive appraisal theory differences that often cause
different approaches and thus values for appraisals in litigation.
Who Should Enroll
Course Offerings
| Sponsor | Date | Location | Format | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama-Mississippi Chapter | September 21-22, 2026 | Synchronous | View Details | Register | |
| Alabama-Mississippi Chapter | September 21-22, 2026 | Birmingham, AL | Classroom | View Details | Register |
Course Objectives
1. To understand models of testifying
2. To understand commonly misapplied ethics within USPAP and conflicts with attorney ethics
3. To understand commonly misapplied standards within USPAP
4. To understand commonly misapplied Jurisdictional Exception considerations within USPAP and when they
are at odds with attorney ethics and considerations
5. To understand common errors within the Cost Approach
6. To understand common errors within the Income Approach
7. To understand common errors within the Sales Comparison Approach
8. To understand the division between a legal and appraisal (fact) question 7
9. To understand the need for being objective, but adversarial (the attorney) throughout the litigation process
10. Understanding the legal & practical qualifying of an expert as well as when a potential job should be turned down
11. To understand Evidence rules that may apply to an attorney and appraiser
12. To know the difference between testifying & consulting witnesses
13. To be able to apply checklists in the process of providing appraisal or consulting services
14. To be able to offer better reporting and file contents
15. To understand when an “appraisal”, “review”, or “consulting service” is being offered