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This two-day course introduces the basic concepts and strategies needed to engage in litigation valuation. It explores the scope of activities appraisers can expect in a legal action, including assessing the status of a case, developing a USPAP-compliant appraisal without preparing a written report, and understanding legal terminology and jargon. The course addresses how litigation assignments differ from lender assignments and how to market appraisal services to litigation clients. Participants work in small groups to practice effective deposition and direct testimony techniques and a mock trial with a residential case study gives them the opportunity to experience a realistic courtroom environment in which to polish their skills. Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to: • Describe the general process of a lawsuit involving real property valuation • Understand the mechanics and strategies of a deposition and direct testimony • Understand the requirements to successfully communicate and defend an opinion of value in a courtroom setting Note: This course is in the Litigation Professional Development Program. For more information, click here. Downloads• Table of Contents and Overview (PDF)• Schedule (PDF)
Students must sign a waiver at the beginning of the course stating that they have the prerequisites. If they do not, they will not hold the Appraisal Institute responsible and will not expect to receive special attention during the course.
