Divorce Appraisal Expert Witnesses

Palos Verdes Estates, California

Real Estate Appraiser, Real Estate - Real Estate Valuation, Estate Tax Valuation, Investment Real Estate, Retrospective Appraisal, Gift Tax Valuation, Commercial Real Estate, Date of Death Appraisal, Marital Dissolution, Divorce Appraisal, Partition Action, Industrial Real Estate, Partnership Dispute, Trust Dispute, Multi-Family Real Estate, Diminution of Value

Sam Murphy is a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser and licensed Real Estate Broker specializing in the valuation of complex commercial assets throughout Southern California. He provides litigation-grade analysis and expert testimony for high-stakes property disputes, focusing on Trust & Estate Litigation, Partition Actions, and Marital Dissolutions. Dual-Perspective Expertise: Unlike traditional academic appraisers, Sam leverages a background in commercial investment sales. He provides "market-participant" insight that bridges the gap between theoretical appraisal methodology and real-world deal-making. This dual-perspective is critical in testifying to market rent, cap rate selection, and highest and best use. Specialized Services: Retrospective Valuations: Expert in determining "Fair Market" values for IRS-compliant estate and gift tax filings. Partition Actions: Specialized analysis for forced-sale scenarios and buy-sell agreements among co-owners. Diminution in Value: ...

Toronto, Ontario

Appraisal & Valuation, Fraud - USPAP appraiser, qualified appraiser, IRS Form 8283, Form 706 appraisal, §1.170A-17 Path A, luxury appraiser, counterfeit goods, superfake detection, Hermès authentic, Chanel handbags, Louis Vuitton, Goyard, Chrome Hearts, Rolex, fine jewelry, watch appraisal, Group of Seven, divorce appraisal, estate appraisal, customs disputes

Jack Holowczak is a USPAP-compliant personal property appraiser and qualified expert witness specializing in luxury goods authentication and valuation. Over 10 years of forensic authentication experience across 50+ luxury houses and more than 2,000,000 items examined. Founding Director of PROVENANCE, a luxury authentication, appraisal, and advisory practice serving private collectors, insurers, executors, attorneys, and resale platforms across the United States and Canada. QUALIFIED APPRAISER STATUS Qualified appraiser under 26 CFR Section 1.170A-17(b)(2)(i)(A) -- Path A (coursework and experience). USPAP-compliant via Personal Property coursework through the International Society of Appraisers (ISA), per Appraisal Standards Board requirements. Reports prepared in conformity with USPAP Standards 7 (Personal Property Appraisal Development) and 8 (Personal Property Appraisal Reporting), on PROVENANCE letterhead, for insurance scheduling, fair market value (estate, probate, divorce, ...