Expertise Description
I have over 30 years experience as an appraiser. My appraising expertise includes: antiques, residential contents, as well as fine and decorative arts for collectors, museums, businesses, accountants, attorneys, insurance, municipalities, and individuals. I have experience with wood identification and dating, review of appraisals, documentation of fraud, cataloging of collections, inventory and condition reports, damage and loss claims, diminution of value, acquisitions and divestments, estate planning, tax and probate, charitable contributions, and dissolution of marriage / division of property. I have prior expert witness experience.Areas of Expertise
Expert Witness
My expert witness experience includesInsurance, Charitable Contribution, Dissolution, Estates, loss claims, fraud, tax issues, and disputes.
Consulting Experience
My consulting services include: Valuation of personal property including antiques, residential contents, furniture, silver, ceramics, and glass; Typical practice and standard of care for appraisers; Valuation theory and methodology.
Professional Experiences
Education
Degree | Subject | Institution | ||
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B.A. | Biology | La Verne College | ||
Licenses Certifications
Accredited Senior Appraiser |
American Society of Appraisers |
Awards & Affiliation
Primary Affiliation
American Society of Appraisers
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