Machinery and Equipment Appraisal and Valuation Expert Witnesses: 5

The Equine Expert is a renowned equine firm spanning dozens of disciplines and specializations in the Equine Industry by first-class horsemen and women, professional and top amateurs, with hands-on knowledge of the horse world. With a collaborative firm culture and a reputation for unparalleled professionalism and integrity, their hand- picked team of equestrian experts provide expert witness services in a variety of areas such as business, insurance, liability, equine death, sales, valuations, fraud, estates, taxes, and medical  malpractice.

Litigation Support - Bridget R. Brandon and her team at The Equine Expert support defendants and plaintiffs throughout the United States in State and Federal courts by providing expert testimony, consulting services, litigation support, formation of case strategy, quantifying of damages, settlement negotiations, and assisting the legal team to better understand the sensitivity of the issues involved. Specializing in high-stakes, complex matters, they work collaboratively to create appropriate, well-reasoned research and analysis, advice, reports and expert testimony. 

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BTI Appraisal is a broad-based appraisal company which provides a consistently high level of Real Estate Appraisals, Business Valuations, and Machinery and Equipment Appraisals for Business, Professional, Public and Private Sectors. When you choose BTI Appraisal, you benefit from a strong tradition of experience and accuracy.

 A corporate philosophy stressing efficiency and attentive service has made BTI a leader among independent appraisers. They are proud of their reputation for stability, responsiveness, and accomplishment in and out of the courtroom. At BTI, their seasoned staff of success oriented professionals treats each assignment with precise attention to detail, providing needed research and responsive service on a wide range of appraisal needs. 

Litigation Support - BTI’s Founder and Chairman, Ben F. Tunnell III, has headed the firm since 1974. Previously, he spent eight years with First Interstate Bank of California as vice president at their corporate headquarters in Los Angeles. He served on the board of arbitrators for both the American Arbitration Association and the Better Business Bureau. He has also been a Registered Investment Advisor and Broker/Dealer with the Securities and Exchange Commission and a licensed, California Real Estate Broker.

Mr. Tunnell is an ASA, the senior designation of the American Society of Appraisers, and a California Certified General Real Estate Appraiser #AG-6964. He has qualified and testified in Federal and Superior Courts, as well as in arbitration proceedings as an expert witness in Business Valuations, Real Estate, and Machinery and Equipment Appraisals.

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The team at Nolte Analytics, LLP includes experts with over 40 years of experience performing Damage Analyses, Valuation, Economic Studies, and Financial Investigations. Their experience prevents false starts and avoidable errors, delivering more cost-effective results.

Clients have included companies in the following industries: aerospace, automobile, banking, beverages, construction, electronics, technology, energy, entertainment, food, government, insurance, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, restaurants, retail, and more.

The experts at Nolte Analytics have been quoted or published in the following, often multiple times: The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, The Associated Press, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Daily Journal, Los Angeles Lawyer, Los Angeles Business Journal, and many others for their opinion on matters relating to their area of specialization.

Litigation Support - Nolte Analytics' client work focuses primarily on valuation of businesses and intangible business assets, economic studies, royalty and fraud auditing, and litigation-related financial analysis. Their experts have served many of this country’s prominent companies and most of the largest law firms, with thousands of hours of testimony and over 200 trial testimonies. They typically present conclusions graphically, using a proprietary presentation system.  As a result, they have an unequalled track record of judges and juries accepting their conclusions.

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• Business and intangible asset appraisal, loss of business value, minority shareholder disputes, buy-sell agreements
• Commercial damages measurements, including, unjust enrichment, lost profits, disgorgement, breach of contract, business interruption, business interference, patent infringement, trademark infringement, patent, copyright and trademark infringement, theft of trade secrets, reasonable royalties
• Employment claims, wrongful termination, wrongful death, personal injury, future lost earnings, loss of earnings capacity, loss of benefits
• Financial accounting Forensic accounting, royalty and compliance audits, fraud investigations

Steven S. Paul, the owner of TDT, is a Mechanic and Automobile Expert responsible for all aspects of the business including marketing, operations, and accounting as well as customer service. He has over 25 years of experience in automotive service, heavy equipment maintenance, and inspection services. 

Mr. Paul is ASE Master Certified in both Automotive and Medium / HD Trucks including engines performance, electrical, driveline, brakes, steering, and suspension as well as safety-related systems. He has inspected over 2,500 vehicles since 2005 ranging from Model T Fords to 2021 BMW & Mercedes. He is qualified to inspect HD Semi Trucks and Construction Equipment as well as RV, Motorhomes, and Campers. Mr. Paul also has inspection experience with Exotic & Luxury High-End Cars as well as Boats and Watercraft. automobile, medium-duty, and heavy-duty truck repair and inspection as well as heavy equipment such as construction and agriculture equipment.

Litigation Support - Mr. Paul is a Certified Vehicle Appraiser and can provide opinions of value based on fair market value, diminished value, and replacement values in accordance with USPAP.  He has been court qualified as an expert vehicle inspector in multiple states as well as federal court. 

Mr. Paul has provided over 500 expert witness reports, provided over 30 depositions, and testified in court over 10 times. He is willing to travel to all 50 states. He has experience in:

 Lemon Law - Misrepresentation and Dealer Operations - Lease Return Inspections - Vehicle Condition Reports

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Bruce Fredrics, International, TI, BSM.h, GA-BC, RGA (EGA), ICEP, GMGA, MPA, SME, CGA, AIC, PPIA, ACA, CACP, CALAc, CCA, CMI, PCLA, LPCS, CMS, HCI/R-C, FSRT, WINDP, AMRT, CPLA, CPLU, CPAU, UCC, CPCUc, CCPc, ACPc, SPPAc, LS-LC (CFLC)

As a U. S. Registered Federal & State Court Certified Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Insurance Appraisal, Claims Processes, and Industry Standards of Practice and Care, practicing since 1986, he is an Exclusive Expert at the most advanced pinnacle. 

A Loss Consultant, Public and Independent Claims Adjuster, Mr. Fredrics is engaged / retained by consumers, insurance companies, and Governments to handle insurance claims settlements and to resolve disputes. His experience includes educating and teaching State Regulators including Directors of Insurance Commissioner Offices, their Attorneys, Plaintiff and Defense Counsel, other Federal Experts, and Professionals, including Managers, Supervisors, and Professionals.

Mr. Fredrics is the Provost of a global and international College where he teaches his unique expertise that he alone has developed. He is also the Chairman of the Board of Governors for a global and international trade association which qualifies Experts under U.S. Congressional Rules.

Litigation Support - Mr. Fredrics has been qualified, approved, and confirmed by Federal & State Judges. As an Expert, he has never been impeached, neither under Daubert nor by any Judge. He has conducted Judge and Jury education in live courtroom testimony, and has testified about 30 (thirty) times as an Expert, none of which has ever been invalidated. Mr. Fredrics assists Attorneys in preparing for trial during litigation in both Federal and State Courts, similar to a Litigation Specialist (LS). He has never lost a case.

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