Skip Navigation LinksHome > Education > Course Description
 Decrease font   Enlarge font
Appraisal Institute Education

Litigation Appraising: Specialized Topics and Applications | Program Details

This two-day course provides an overview of business opportunities in specialized types of litigation other than eminent domain in which the valuation of real estate is frequently an issue. Examples of topics covered include environmental contamination, ad valorem tax assessments, construction defects, bankruptcies, fraud and misrepresentation cases, income and estate tax disputes, and divorces. Through problem-solving activities, participants will apply new concepts and address how to best handle valuation and reporting issues in a professional legal setting. Participants will gain an understanding of the terminology and concepts involved in litigation valuation services in specialty areas and will learn about the many opportunities available for expanding their practices in litigation valuation.

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand how to advocate the use of a particular valuation methodology without advocating the position of a particular litigant
  • Identify issues related to preparing appraisals for litigation assignments involving bankruptcy, tax appeals, environmental issues, fraud, construction defects, etc.
  • Plan and develop effective exhibits and other demonstrative evidence
Recommended Text

Real Estate Valuation in Litigation, 2nd ed.


Note. In addition to earning CE hours for Litigation Appraising: Specialized Topics and Applications, you may earn a Certificate of Completion in Litigation. For more information, click here.

Program Overview
Table of Contents and Overview [PDF]
Course Schedule [PDF]

Recommended Text

Ordering Information
To order books and other materials go to
our store

Tuition
Please contact the sponsoring chapter for information on fees applicable to chapter programs.

Required Equipment

  • HP12C calculator
  • You must be familiar with calculator operation when the course begins. Answers to problems in course material are shown using the HP12C. Do not come to class expecting to be taught how to use a financial calculator.
  • Free Review—Using a Financial Calculator; Symbols and Formulas, Capitalization Selection Tree, and Sample Problems; and Financial Calculator Practice Exercises
  • For additional help with the HP12C calculator, take our online seminar, Using Your HP12C Financial Calculator.

  • Appraisal Institute Credit Hours
    16 (including 1-hour exam)

    Prerequisites
    Successful completion of Basic Appraisal Principles and Basic Appraisal Procedures or equivalent courses is required.

    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.

    Who Should Enroll
    Experienced residential and general appraisers interested in learning about the skills needed to provide litigation valuation services in specialty areas, accountants

    Click here for state approvals


    Class Schedule & Locations

    02/04/2010 - 02/05/2010
    Location: Pittsburgh, PA
    Click here for location details
    Sponsor: Pittsburgh Metropolitan
    Contact: Mary Ann Hertzig, (412) 563-1900
    Instructor: Holzhauer, Harry B., MAI, SRA
    Register


    02/25/2010 - 02/26/2010
    Location: Seattle, WA
    Click here for location details
    Sponsor: Seattle
    Contact: Darcy Galvan, (206) 622-8425
    Instructor: Roach, Stephen D., MAI


    03/11/2010 - 03/12/2010
    Location: TBA, NV
    Click here for location details
    Sponsor: Las Vegas
    Contact: Tina Anderson, (702) 838-8489
    Instructor: Roach, Stephen D., MAI
    Register


    03/26/2010 - 03/27/2010
    Location: San Diego, CA
    Click here for location details
    Sponsor: San Diego
    Contact: Patti Kreutzer, (858) 292-7324
    Instructor: Roach, Stephen D., MAI
    Register


    04/22/2010 - 04/23/2010
    Location: Tampa, FL
    Click here for location details
    Sponsor: West Coast Florida
    Contact: Nancy Bachor, (813) 935-4311
    Instructor: Holzhauer, Harry B., MAI, SRA
    Register


    05/05/2010 - 05/06/2010
    Location: St. Paul, MN
    Click here for location details
    Sponsor: North Star
    Contact: Maribelle Cushman, (651) 633-0676
    Instructor: Matonis, Stephen J., MAI & Shiplett, Roscoe W., MAI
    Register


    08/04/2010 - 08/05/2010
    Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
    Click here for location details
    Sponsor: Southern California
    Contact: Zouka Rosen, (818) 957-5111x21
    Instructor: Holzhauer, Harry B., MAI, SRA
    Register


    08/23/2010 - 08/24/2010
    Location: Greensboro, NC
    Click here for location details
    Sponsor: North Carolina
    Contact: Nancy Toombs, (336) 297-9511
    Instructor: Matonis, Stephen J., MAI & Shiplett, Roscoe W., MAI


    09/23/2010 - 09/24/2010
    Location: San Francisco, CA
    Click here for location details
    Sponsor: Northern California
    Contact: Lisa Estes / Pat Moore, (925) 932-7753
    Instructor: Holzhauer, Harry B., MAI, SRA


    09/27/2010 - 09/28/2010
    Location: St. Louis, MO
    Click here for location details
    Sponsor: Greater St. Louis
    Contact: Cathy Mifflin, (314) 355-8890
    Instructor: Tillema, Nick A., MAI, SRA