Bringing more than 25 years of experience in personal property appraisal, this expert specializes in the valuation of books, manuscripts, and archival materials, with additional expertise in maps, historical photographs, and rare printed works. Their work includes appraisal services related to estate planning, probate, insurance valuations, charitable donations, and sales, along with 4 years of expert witness involvement, including consultations, depositions, arbitrations, and courtroom testimony.

A Master of Arts in Library Science, supported by a bachelor’s degree, provides the academic foundation for a career grounded in research, cataloging, and valuation of rare and historical materials. This expert is an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) and an accredited member of the Appraisers Association of America, reflecting recognized expertise in books, manuscripts, and related personal property categories.

Throughout their career, this individual has combined extensive appraisal practice with decades of experience in library science and special collections, including roles as a rare book cataloger, archivist, and supervisory librarian for special collections at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Their expertise includes appraisal methodology, valuation reporting, and analysis of rare and historical materials, supported by authorship of published articles on book valuation and contributions to professional appraisal literature. This background supports informed evaluation of personal property value, appraisal standards, and documentation practices in litigation-related matters.