Real Estate Appraisal Expert Witness in Orange County

When a property value is part of the dispute, the appraisal has to hold up after the report is delivered: in a deposition, in front of a judge, and against the other side's number.

Call Mat directly at (714) 409-6123, or tell us about the case.

What We Do for Counsel

Mat Just is a California State Certified Residential Appraiser (BREA License #AR029995).

  • Appraisal reports written for litigation. Every report sets out the scope, the data and the reasoning, so opposing counsel can follow it, and so can the court.

  • Deposition testimony. Mat explains how the value was reached and answers questions about the method, the comparable sales and the adjustments.

  • Court and trial testimony.

  • Values as of a past date. Date of separation, date of loss, date of a transfer, or another date counsel specifies. See Litigation Support.

  • Review of the other side's appraisal. See Litigation Support.

Cases We Work On

  • Divorce and family law. The marital home, rentals and buyout values. See Divorce Appraisal.

  • Estate and trust disputes. Date of death values that heirs or trustees disagree on. See Date of Death Appraisal.

  • Partnership and co-owner disputes.

  • Real estate disputes. Disclosure, construction defect or damage claims where the value before and after matters.

Why an Independent Appraiser Matters

Our appraisals are independent of the outcome. The value is the value, whichever side ordered the report. That's what makes it credible when it's challenged.

Mat is the principal appraiser on every assignment. He built this practice around one standard: the kind of work that holds up in court, satisfies a CPA, and doesn't come back with questions. His experience, his standards, his signature, and his word are behind every report that leaves this office.

Start With a Call

Call Mat directly at (714) 409-6123 to talk through the case. What you share is handled with discretion.

  • "Excellent service, fast, friendly, professional private party appraisal. I'm a CPA. I service a lot of trusts and entities for tax. I have a need for really fast turnaround. Mat knew what I needed, and he was able to see me that day. I got an accurate appraisal in half the time of other appraisers I've used. My client was elated. I will definitely be using Mat in the future."

    —Sean, CPA

  • "I have used his services on several occasions and he has consistently come through beautifully. I can strongly recommend his services."

    —David Kennedy, DDS

Billing

Every case is different. Appraisal report fees, litigation consulting, deposition preparation and testimony are each quoted separately, depending on the assignment. Turnaround is quoted the same way, based on the scope of the case.

Have questions about the process? See our FAQs.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Mat gives deposition and court testimony on the appraisals he prepares.

  • Divorce and family law, estate and trust disputes, partnership and co-owner disputes, and real estate disputes.

  • Yes. A retrospective appraisal values the property as it was on that date, using the sales available then.

  • Appraisal report fees, litigation consulting, deposition preparation and testimony are each quoted separately, depending on the assignment.

  • We can be engaged by either side, or jointly. The value doesn't change with who ordered it.

  • All of Orange County.

How To Get Started

Tell us about the case and we'll follow up with what we need and a quote.

TALK TO MAT ABOUT A CASE

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Questions Before You Order?

Call us directly at 714-409-6123.

Turnaround and fees are quoted based on the scope of the case.