Publications

• Analysis of Legal and Regulatory Recourse Regarding Cremation Diamonds

Jewelry & Gemology Expert Witness – Investigation

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As a former USAA Special investigations Unit forensic gemologist, I provide professional expert witness and litigation support services in high-value jewelry and gemstone disputes, with a focus on insurance loss and replacement valuation, alleged gemstone misrepresentation, and valuation methodology challenges. I maintain the country's largest and most complete Forensic Gem Lab with a 100% winning record in high value jewelry litigation cases. My work involves independent case analysis, clear and defensible written reports, and testimony designed to be understandable to attorneys, judges, and juries. I have experience assisting counsel in matters involving appraisal disputes, grading discrepancies, disclosure issues, estate and divorce valuation, and insurance claims, and I apply practical, industry-recognized gemological and valuation methodologies suitable for Daubert scrutiny. I am available for consultation, report preparation, deposition, and trial testimony for both plaintiff and defense matters. I have been certified in U.S. District and Federal Courts across the United States, and provide expert witness and litigation consulting in the United Kingdom. As President of the United States Gemological Institute, I bring a unique skill set to any litigation case. --Areas of Expertise-- Arbitration & Mediation Asset Searches Bad Faith Evidence Analysis & Preservation Gems & Jewelry Appraisal Homeowner's Insurance Insurance - General Insurance Adjuster Insurance Fraud Property & Casualty Insurance Expert Background --Education and Professional Licenses-- Property and Casualty Adjuster, Texas Department of Insurance License #1300433 Business Law Certificate, Cornell University Law School Higher Education Teaching Certificate, Harvard University Distance Education Teaching Certificate, University of British Columbia, Canada Intellectual Property Rights Certificates, University of Pennsylvania Law School Contract Law Certificate, Harvard Law School Certified Insurance CE Instructor, Texas Department of Insurance (and other states) Fellow, Gemmological Association of Great Britain Graduate Gemologist, Gemological Institute of America Certified Gemologist Appraiser, American Gem Society (inactive) --Affiliations and Memberships-- National Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters Insurance Appraisal and Umpire Association American Bar Association (Affiliate Member) Jewelers of America Gemmological Association of Great Britain (FGA) Jewelers of America National Association of Jewelry Appraisers --Teaching and Education Provider-- Texas Department of Insurance (and other states) CE Classroom Courses for Insurance Adjusters and Agents President, United States Gemological Institute (gemology and jewelry appraisal) Speech and Communication major, North Texas State University 4 years high school and 4 years major university Debate Team speaking Gemology Instructor, Dallas County Community College District Gemology Instructor, Okaloosa-Walton Community College District President, Caribbean Gemological Institute Allied Gem Tutorial Centre for the Gem-A in London, England USAA Insurance teaching gemology related topics to USAA underwriters, adjusters and customer service representatives. Free learning website: www.YourGemologist.com Cremation Diamond Fraud Report Published over 50 articles as jewelry expert for: Cruise Travel Magazine Caribbean Travel and Life Magazine Caribbean World In-Cabin publications for all major cruise lines. Vista Joyera Magazine (South America) Caribbean Editor for Jewelers Circular Keystone (JCK) the industry's oldest jewelry publication Published Books: Litigation and Expert Witness for Jewelry Appraisers Small Business Guide to Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights Gobsmacked! Exposing the Dark Side of the International Gemstone Industry