Post subject: "Appraiser as Expert Witness" Seminar Thursday, Oc
Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 7:38 pm
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“Appraiser as Expert Witness”
Sponsored by ASA NorCal Chapter
Thursday, October 8, 2009 (8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.)
San Francisco Marriott, Fisherman’s Wharf
Roger Durkin, J.D., M.S., ASA, and Robert Podwalny, FASA, will offer a multidisciplinary seminar on “The Appraiser as Expert Witness”.
This seminar is about being an appraiser as an expert and the role of the expert witness, from the court's perspective. How do disputes get resolved, how do courts work, what are the applicable Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Evidence as they apply to appraisers? Learn direct- and cross-examination tactics, the psychology of persuasion, and courtroom conduct—from dress to communication and body language. Learn from case studies just what judges think about appraisers!
You will learn:
• Pre-engagement considerations
• Interaction between expert and attorney
• Discovery/investigation
• Preparation of the expert's report
• Critique of opposing expert's report
• Trial preparation
• Qualification as an expert
• Conduct at trial
• Do's and don'ts while on the witness stand
About the instructors: Roger Durkin, J.D., M.S., ASA, GG operates Durkin Law, PC with two other attorneys and Durkin Valuation Consultants in Boston. His appraisal practice encompasses the valuation of a wide range of property including real property, personal property, and business valuation all backed by expert witness support.
Durkin holds 5 appraisal designations from ASA. His educational background includes a Master’s in valuation and Juris Doctorate. He has published four text books: Narrative Appraisal Report Writing, Marketing Appraisal Services, Personal Property Theory and Practice, and the text for this seminar, The Appraiser as Expert Witness.
Robert Podwalny, FASA, is a court designated expert witness by the Oakland Superior Court and the Administrative Board in Maryland, and course developer and senior instructor of ASA Machinery and Equipment Principles of Valuation. He has taught valuation courses throughout the United States as well as in Mexico, Romania, Slovenia, Canada, Russia, Kazakhstan and China. Bob developed and taught courses for the World Bank Economic Development Program. He is a frequent author of articles on valuation and a speaker at numerous conferences and meetings.
"What will I take home?" A copy of Durkin’s textbook, The Appraisal as Expert Witness
"Is reaccreditation credit available?" A uniform reaccreditation credit certificate will be awarded, verifying 7.5 hours of attendance
"Who should attend?" Appraisers; realtors; loan officers; attorneys; bankers; CPAs; anyone involved in the appraising profession, regardless of area of work.
WHAT: 1-Day Appraiser as Expert Seminar
WHEN: Thursday, October 8, 8:00 – 5:30
WHERE: San Francisco Marriott, Fisherman’s Wharf
TUITION: Includes book “The Appraiser as Expert Witness” ($35 value)
(Paid after Sept 10) Regular $275 GG's $250
(Paid before Sept 10) EarlyBird $250 GG's $225
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