Areas of Expertise:
Hotel & real estate industry financial and business issues expert in disputes between owner-operator, borrower-lender, lessor-lessee, insured-insurer, & franchisor-franchisee. Expert witness testimony; litigation strategy, consultation & support; damage calculations; lost profits analysis; real estate appraisals; deal structuring; workouts; new development; strategic planning; market demand assessment; acquisition due diligence; ground & building leases; concession contracts; and economic, financial & investment analysis. Expertise includes hotels and resorts, golf, timeshare, gaming, cruise ships, restaurants, condo-hotels, theme parks, National and State Parks, and other hospitality and leisure-oriented types of real estate.
Credentials:
Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in California and other states; Commercial Arbitrator; Commercial Mediator; Issue Review Board Chairman.
Won top award from real estate counseling/appraisal peers for appraising the Grand Canyon in 2000.