Bringing more than 25 years of experience in mortgage lending and real estate, this expert witness specializes in mortgage fraud, predatory lending, lender liability, credit underwriting, real estate disputes, disclosure issues, and standards of care for mortgage and real estate professionals. More than 10 years of expert witness experience includes consultations, deposition testimony, courtroom testimony, declarations, regulatory proceedings, and arbitration testimony. Educational attainment includes a baccalaureate degree, a Master of Business Administration, and an LL.M. in international business law, supplemented by advanced professional study in economics, urban planning, business analytics, negotiation, arbitration, and mediation. Professional qualifications include a California real estate broker license, Freddie Mac underwriting registration, and certification as a Master Analyst in Financial Forensics through the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts.

Litigation consulting has addressed mortgage and real estate fraud, breach of contract, predatory lending, lender liability, credit underwriting, broker standards of care and malpractice issues, title insurance coverage and claims, escrow practices, commission compensation, licensing requirements, loan disclosures, TILA and RESPA, automated underwriting, bankruptcy-related property analysis, and calculation of damages arising from commercial and residential real estate losses. His industry background encompasses originating, processing, and underwriting residential, commercial, and industrial mortgage loans; applying investor guidelines; implementing quality-assurance procedures; supervising loan officers; and addressing appraisal, title, escrow, and regulatory compliance. Beyond expert testimony, he has served as an arbitrator, mediator, judicial arbitrator, and special master in commercial, real estate, securities, employment, commodities, fee, and asset-related disputes. Professional leadership has also included chair and co-chair responsibilities within American Bar Association subcommittees addressing real estate experts, alternative dispute resolution, and securities matters.