The Appraiser as an Expert Witness: Preparation & Testimony

Date: June 26 - 27, 2009, Time: TBA

This two-day course introduces the basic concepts and strategies needed to engage in litigation valuation. It explores the scope of activities appraisers can expect in a legal action, including assessing the status of a case, developing a USPAP-compliant appraisal without preparing a written report, and understanding legal terminology and jargon. The course addresses how litigation assignments differ from lender assignments and how to market appraisal services to litigation clients. Participants work in small groups to practice effective deposition and direct testimony techniques and a mock trial with a residential case study gives them the opportunity to experience a realistic courtroom environment in which to polish their skills.

Content:

• Legal terminology
• Litigation valuation assignments
• Preparation for deposition and trial
• Direct examination and cross-examination
• Working with other experts as part of a valuation team

What You Will Gain

At the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Describe the general process of a lawsuit involving real property valuation
• Understand the mechanics and strategies of a deposition and direct testimony
• Understand the requirements to successfully communicate and defend an opinion of value in a courtroom setting

Required Text:

• Code of Professional Ethics & Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute, current ed.

Recommended Text:

• Real Estate Valuation in Litigation

USPAP Ordering Information

To order the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, members can call 312-335-4469 for a complimentary copy. Nonmembers call 800-348-2831 and pay $50 or order online from The Appraisal Foundation's Web site at www.appraisalfoundation.org.

To order the Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute, call 312-335-4469. A complimentary copy is available to members and nonmembers pay $25.

Cost: $500/Member | $550/Nonmember

Where:
Embassy Suites
600 E. Benson Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99503

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