"Expert Witness and Litigation Support Services."

For Attorneys and Litigants | Retainer and/or Hourly Engagement

Commercial real estate litigation hinges on expert testimony. Valuation disputes, lender liability claims, partnership dissolutions, breach of fiduciary duty allegations, professional malpractice - every one of these cases requires a CRE expert who can analyze the financials, render an independent opinion, and defend that opinion under rigorous cross-examination.

Greg Laskody provides independent expert analysis and testimony for CRE-related litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution. With over 30 years of hands-on transaction experience - including a former MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute, the industry’s highest credential for commercial property valuation, along with being a former State-Certified General Appraiser and State Certified General Appraisal Instructor - he brings a level of real-world credibility that academic experts cannot match.

Greg has done this work. He has appraised the properties. He has underwritten the transactions. He has structured the capital stacks. He has restructured the distressed assets. When he testifies, he speaks from 35 years of direct experience, not theoretical frameworks.

Independent expert analysis and written report.
Deposition preparation and testimony.
Trial testimony and cross-examination.
Rebuttal analysis of opposing expert opinions.
Consultation on CRE-specific litigation strategy.
Mediation and arbitration support.dentify the nature of the request.

What We Do...

How Expert Witness and Litigation Support Services Work.

Step 1: Initial Consultation.

Attorney schedules a confidential discovery call with HAUTE to discuss the case summary, the nature of the CRE expertise required, and the engagement parameters. There is no cost and no obligation for this initial conversation. Greg will provide an honest assessment of whether his expertise is the right fit for the matter.

Step 2: Conflict Check, Scope Definition, and Engagement.

Both counsel and HAUTE conduct independent conflict checks. Once cleared, HAUTE and counsel jointly define the scope of expertise required, establish timelines, and identify key deliverables. HAUTE prepares a written proposal and engagement letter defining all aspects of the engagement scope, fee structure, and anticipated milestones.

Step 3: Review of Evidentiary Materials and Independent Analysis.

HAUTE reviews all evidentiary and discovery materials provided by counsel - including financial statements, loan documents, appraisals, operating statements, rent rolls, partnership agreements, correspondence, and any opposing expert reports. Greg conducts an independent analysis applying over 30 years of cross-disciplinary CRE expertise to the specific issues in dispute.

Step 4: Delivery of Written Expert Report.

HAUTE delivers a comprehensive written expert report to counsel documenting methodology, findings, and opinions. Draft reports are provided to counsel for review and discussion prior to finalization. The final report is prepared in accordance with all applicable rules of procedure and disclosure requirements.

Step 5: Deposition and Trial Testimony.

Greg is available for deposition, trial testimony, arbitration hearings, and mediation proceedings as required by the matter. His testimony draws on over 30 years of hands-on CRE transaction experience - not theoretical frameworks - and is delivered in clear, plain language designed to make complex CRE financial concepts accessible to judges, juries, and arbitrators.

Step 6: Rebuttal and Ongoing Litigation Support.

As the matter evolves, HAUTE remains available to review and rebut opposing expert opinions, respond to supplemental discovery, update analyses based on new evidence, and assist counsel with CRE-specific deposition and cross-examination preparation. Litigation is rarely linear - HAUTE stays engaged through resolution.

The Investment.

Expert witness engagements may be billed either hourly, via contract with a retainer, or both. Contact us for current rates and engagement terms. A retainer is required upon engagement.

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For Whom Are Our Expert Witness and Litigation Support Services.

CRE attorneys handling disputes involving valuation, underwriting, transaction analysis, or standards of care.

Litigation firms that require an expert who can withstand rigorous cross-examination from opposing counsel.

Parties in partnership disputes, lender liability cases, or professional malpractice claims involving commercial real estate.nvestors evaluating a specific acquisition, disposition, or refinancing.