Expert Valuation for Partitions & Estate Disputes
Contact this Expert Witness
- Company: SM RE Inc.
- Phone: 310-650-8798
- Cell: 310-650-8798
- Website: smreusa.com/
Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
Real Estate Appraiser and Real EstateKeywords/Search Terms:
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 ValueEducation:
Bachelor of Science, Fairfield University, CTYears in Practice:
7Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:
0Additional Information
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: Quantifying the economic impact of property defects or legal encumbrances. Standard of Care: Evaluation of professional diligence for brokers and appraisers. Geographic Focus: Los Angeles County, Orange County, Ventura County, and Inland Empire Counties.