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    When Lawyers are Our Clients: The Ups and the Downs

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    March 11, 2025
    Date
    March 11, 2025
    Time
    3:00PM - 5:00PM (EST)
    Sponsor
    Southern New Jersey Chapter
    Location
    ZOOM (Virtual)
    ZOOM
    08080-9654
    Instructor
    Sandy Adomatis, SRA
    Full Price
    $55.00
    AI Price
    $45.00
    Enroll by March 11!
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    Course Description

    When Lawyers are Our Clients: The Ups and the Downs

    Residential and commercial appraisers should consider litigation 2-Hour CE

    By Sandra K. Adomatis, SRA


    When are lawyers our clients? (REMEMBER: they are our clients and not “our lawyers!”)

    • When we are testifying experts – 20 minutes (Litigation; Arbitration; Administrative hearings)
    • When we are consulting experts – 30 minutes  (In litigation; When lawyers are drafting agreements that involve real estate value issues)

    The engagement letter is the first opportunity to limit the downs – 20 minutes

    • How to charge
    • How to ensure payment
    • Sample litigation engagement letter on AI website

    Control the push-pull in developing and reporting opinions – 30 minutes

    • Inherent conflict: appraisers are required to be independent, lawyers required to be advocates for their clients’ positions
    • Stand your ground – lawyers put their pants on one leg at a time (OK, we can clean that up)

    Expand your practice by having lawyers as your clients – 20 minutes

    • What is your experience?



    Who Should Enroll

    If you are thinking of expanding your business into the legal arena, this class is for you! 

    If you are already an expert witness, this class will be a good refresher. 

    State Approvals
    State QE/CE Course & Exam Course Only Exam Only Delivery Format Approval Format Start Date Expire Date State Code
    NJ CE 2 Synchronous Livestream 01/15/2025 01/15/2030 2025-7000 (Southern New Jersey Chapter)
    Course Objectives

    We will cover the differences between an expert witness and a consultant, useful tips on the engagement letter, and developing reports. Understanding some basics, like estimating fees and how to bill for court testimony and prep time will be covered. The opportunities are huge in this field for both commercial and residential appraisers.

    Pricing Options
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    Standard
    Today thru 03/11/2025
    $55.00 $45.00
    Event Information

    Students must have computer, webcam & microphone capability to participate & receive CE credit. The platform will be interactive and live. The instructor must be able to physically see and interact with all students and students must be able see and interact with the instructor. You will receive a separate email from the Chapter Office with log-in/access information.  You do not need a paid account from ZOOM to participate. If you are using your Ipad/Iphone/smartphone download the ZOOM app prior to offering. Check your webcam privacy settings on your computer. Check state approvals before registering to make sure the states you are licensed have approved the course/seminar & allow Virtual education in place of classroom education.  Contact the chapter with questions regarding participation guidelines: LisaMay.Weiss@appraisalinstitute.org


    Check in at 2:45pm. Class runs from 3-5pm.

    Chapter meeting immediately follows the seminar.