Built on more than 40 years of experience, he brings a specialized focus on tree appraisal, valuation, and the intersection of arboriculture and real estate. His work centers on analyzing the monetary value of trees, particularly landscape and ornamental assets, and evaluating their role in land use, permitting, and development decisions. As an independent consulting arborist since 1984, he has advised property owners, developers, and regulatory bodies on tree preservation, risk assessment, and structural failure issues, with an emphasis on how trees influence property value and development feasibility.

In parallel, his background in commercial real estate brokerage and land use analysis allows him to approach tree-related matters through both biological and economic lenses. He has evaluated zoning impacts, subdivision potential, and development constraints, working alongside appraisers, engineers, and planners to assess how natural assets integrate into real property considerations. This combined expertise positions him to address disputes involving valuation, land use conflicts, and tree-related damages with a level of insight that extends beyond traditional arboricultural analysis.

He has provided expert witness services for more than 25 years, including consultation, deposition, and testimony in civil, class action, and federal matters. His credentials include Registered Consulting Arborist, Certified Arborist, multiple state arborist and tree expert licenses, and licensure as a real estate broker, along with a master’s degree in real estate development and investment. He also contributes to professional standards and valuation methodologies within arboriculture, supporting well-grounded opinions in complex litigation involving tree valuation and property-related impacts.