Specialties

Real estate appraisal (commercial, industrial, residential, special use), Expert witness (forensic appraisal, standard of care, diminution in value). Divorce, Estate, Tax, Condemnation, Bankruptcy, Environmental Damages, Rental Arbitration, Conservation Easements, Fractional Interests, Forensic Appraisal, Appraiser Liability; Mediation/Arbitration; Eminent Domain, Right-of-Way, Property Tax Assessment Appeal.

Degrees/Licenses

BA, JD (CA), MAI, Cert. Gen. RE Appraiser (CA).

Formal Education

Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA; Doctor of Jurisprudence, Golden Gate University, School of Law.

Reg/Lic

CA Certified General Appraiser (AG001514); CA State Bar (139886); Member Appraisal Institue (9403); Member Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).

Previous/Current Position

Senior Vice President, Newmark Knight Frank, Valuation & Advisory Group.

Prof. Affil.

Member, Appraisal Instuitute; Member, California State Bar; Member Royal Institute of Charter Surveyors (MRICS).

Prior Expert

Expert Testimony - U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, State Court - Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Mateo County, San Francisco County; Extensive Mediation and Arbitration Experience.

Specialties

Baker Tilly's Global Forensics team is a leading FORENSIC ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS VALUATION and CONSULTING practice that specializes in the legal, corporate and insurance markets globally.
Its accountants and consultants have performed comprehensive financial investigations and valuations for over 40 years.
Bringing experience and expertise in a broad range of sectors to clients on every engagement, Baker Tilly's investigative accounting, business valuation and financial consulting services deliver clarity in the most complex situations. Their partners have a long history of serving as financial expert witnesses. They have testified as expert witnesses on the measurement of economic damages, business valuation issues and fraud examinations in dispute proceedings and litigation in State and Federal courts across the U.S.

Degrees/Licenses

CPA's, ABV's, CFF's, CFE's, MAFF's

Formal Education

MBA, Cornell University; BS, Business Administration, Miami University

Prof. Affil.

Baker Tilly International

Prior Expert

Frank Wisehart is a court approved expert witness with over 25 years of experience in: forensic accounting; business valuation; IP valuation; family law; transaction due diligence; damages; bankruptcy/reorganization. He is a trusted advisor on the financial implications of strategic transactions and business disputes.