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The local arm of the law: Getting involved in expert testimony; Referrals carry a lot weight in a field that may only have a handful of lawyers specializing in a given locality.
Branching into litigation work is not always planned. Terrie L. Tasch-Sensing, MAI, Woodstock, Ill., was informed about her first courtroom appearance when she received a subpoena in the mail concerning an appraisal that she had performed. Was she nervous? Of course she was. "I didn't know what to expect," she said. Before going to trial her more experienced partner offered her some sage advice: "Take a couple of PeptoBismol," he advised.
Not all appraisers have to begin their work in litigation with an upset stomach, however. There are many proactive steps that one can take to prepare and make litigation a part of their business. There are many specialties that can serve not only to diversify your practice but also to provide an avenue for gaining experience as an expert witness. Business valuat...See the full content of this document
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