Expert Witness / Litigation

Expert Witness & Litigation Appraisals

When real estate valuation is at the center of a legal dispute, courts and attorneys require an appraiser who can provide credible, well-documented testimony. Whether the matter involves a contested estate, a partition action, a commercial dispute over property value, an eminent domain proceeding, or a challenge to a tax assessment, the appraiser's qualifications, methodology, and ability to withstand cross-examination are critical to the outcome.

Madison & Park Appraisal provides expert witness services and litigation support across a range of legal contexts. Dave Lister is on the Court Approved Appraiser List in New York and holds the SRA designation through the Appraisal Institute — credentials that establish credibility before judges, referees, and opposing counsel.

Types of Litigation We Support

Matrimonial / Divorce: Property valuation disputes in divorce proceedings, including contested values and rebuttal of opposing appraisals.

Estate & Probate: Contested estate valuations, disputes among heirs, and challenges to date-of-death appraisals.

Tax Assessment Appeals: Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR) proceedings and Article 7 challenges requiring expert testimony on property value.

Partition Actions: Court-ordered property valuations when co-owners cannot agree on value or disposition of jointly-held real estate.

Lending Disputes: Cases involving allegations of over- or under-valuation in mortgage transactions.

Our Approach

Litigation appraisals demand a higher standard of documentation, analysis, and presentation than standard appraisals. We prepare reports with the expectation that every conclusion will be challenged, every comparable scrutinized, and every adjustment questioned. Our reports include detailed market analysis, thorough comparable selection with clear rationale, and well-supported adjustments that can withstand adversarial review.

We provide testimony in court, depositions, and hearings, and work closely with attorneys to prepare for cross-examination and address opposing arguments.