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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA6731 - LARRY L SIMON, MAI - REAL ESTATE APPRAISER AND CONSULTANT APPRAISAL SERVICES AGREEMENT 1479 N. Palm Canyon Drive (APN: 505-182-004) THIS APPRAISAL SERVICES AGREEMENT the ("Agreement") is made this to" day of P-0&45-tom , 20 L5 , (herein referred to as the "Effective Date") by and between the City of Palm Springs, a California charter city ("City"), and Larry L. Simon, MAI, Real Estate Appraiser and Consultant("Consultant"),who agree as follows: 1. Services. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Consultant shall provide to the reasonable satisfaction of CITY the services set forth in Exhibit"A"to this Agreement. As a material inducement to CITY to enter into this Agreement, Consultant represents and warrants that it has thoroughly investigated and considered the Scope of Services and fully understands the difficulties and restrictions in performing the work. Consultant represents that it is experienced in performing the work and will follow professional standards in performance of the work. All services provided shall conform to all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations and to professional standards and practices. The terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement shall control over any terms and conditions in Exhibit"A"to the contrary. 2. Compensation and Fees. a. Consultant shall be paid in accordance with the rates attached hereto as Exhibit"A", but in no event shall Consultant's total compensation for all services performed under this Agreement exceed Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500) without the prior written authorization of the City Manager or the City Manager's designee("City Manager"). Consultant shall be responsible for notifying the City Manager if the not to exceed amount is about to be expended. b. The above fee shall include all costs, including but not limited to, all clerical, administrative, overhead, insurance, reproduction, telephone, travel, auto rental, subsistence and all related expenses. 3. Pavment. a. As scheduled services are completed, Consultant shall submit to CITY an invoice for the services completed, authorized expenses and authorized extra work actually performed or incurred. b. City will pay Consultant the amount invoiced within thirty (30) days after the approval of the invoice. c. Payment shall constitute payment in full for all services, authorized costs and authorized extra work covered by that invoice. 4. Chanee Orders. No Payment for extra services caused by a change in the scope or complexity of work, or for any other reason, shall be made unless and until such extra services and a price therefore have been previously authorized in writing and approved by the City Manager as an amendment to this Agreement. The amendment shall set forth the changes of work, extension of time for preparation,and adjustment of the fee to be paid by CITY to Consultant. 5. Licenses. Consultant represents that it and any subcontractors it may engage, possess any and all licenses which are required under state or federal law to perform the work contemplated by this Agreement and that Consultant and its subcontractors shall maintain all appropriate licenses during the performance of this Agreement. WIUINVl rail, r..IF [ 6. Independent Contractor. At all times during the terms of this Agreement, Consultant shall be an independent contractor and not an employee of CITY. CITY shall have the right to control Consultant only insofar as the result of Consultant's services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. CITY shall not have the right to control the means by which Consultant accomplishes services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, furnish all facilities,materials and equipment which may be required for furnishing services pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant acknowledges that Consultant and any subcontractors, agents or employees employed by Consultant shall not, under any circumstances,be considered employees of CITY. 7. Consultant Not Agent. Except as CITY may specify in writing and as set forth in this Agreement, Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of CITY in any capacity whatsoever as an agent. Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied,to bind CITY to any obligation whatsoever. 8. Assignment or Subcontracting. No assignment or subcontracting by Consultant of any part of this Agreement or of funds to be received under this Agreement shall be of any force or effect unless the assignment has had the prior written approval of CITY. CITY may terminate this Agreement rather than accept any proposed assignment or subcontracting. 9. Insurance. Consultant shall maintain during the life of this Agreement professional liability insurance covering errors and omissions arising out of the performance of this Agreement with a combined single limit of$1,000,000. Consultant agrees to keep such policy in force and effect for at least three years from the date of completion of this Agreement as long as such insurance is available on reasonably acceptable terms. Consultant shall provide a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage. 10. Time Is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in this Agreement. Consultant shall do all things necessary and incidental to the prosecution of Consultant's work. 11. Products of Consultant. The documents and appraisal report and other products produced or provided by Consultant for this Agreement shall become the property of CITY upon receipt. Consultant shall deliver all such products to CITY prior to payment for same. CITY may use, reuse or otherwise utilize such products, but only in connection with City's purchase or acquisition of the property that is the subject of the appraisal. 12. Termination. City Manager may for any reason terminate this Agreement by giving the Consultant not less than five (5) days written notice of intent to terminate. Upon receipt of such notice, the Consultant shall immediately cease work, unless the notice from City Manager provides otherwise. Upon the termination of this Agreement, CITY shall pay Consultant for services satisfactorily provided and all allowable reimbursements incurred to the date of termination in compliance with this Agreement, unless termination by CITY shall be for cause, in which event CITY may withhold any disputed compensation. CITY shall not be liable for any claim of lost profits. 13. Maintenance and Inspection of Records. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, Consultant shall maintain reasonably full and complete books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other information (collectively, the "records") pertaining to the costs of and completion of services performed under this Agreement. City Manager shall have access to and the right to audit and reproduce any of Consultant's records regarding the services provided under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain all such records for a period of at least three (3) years after termination or completion of this Agreement. Consultant agrees to make available all such records for inspection or audit at its offices during normal business hours and upon three (3) days notice from City Manager, and copies thereof shall be furnished if requested. 14. Governine Law, This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of California and Consultant agrees to submit to the jurisdiction of California courts. 15. Inteeration. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties. No other agreement, oral or written, pertaining to the work to be performed under this Agreement shall be of any force or effect unless it is in writing and signed by both parties. Any work performed which is inconsistent with or in violation of the provisions of this Agreement shall not be compensated. 16. Notice. Except as otherwise provided herein, all notices required under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered personally or by first class mail, postage prepaid, to each party in writing. Notices may be sent by either facsimile or U.S. Mail. Notices shall be deemed received upon receipt of same or within 3 days of deposit in the U.S. Mail, whichever is earlier. Notices sent by facsimile shall be deemed received on the date of the facsimile transmission. TO: "CONSULTANT" TO: "CITY" Larry L. Simon, MAI David H. Ready, Esq., Ph. D, City Manager Real Estate Appraiser and Consultant City of Palm Springs 75-153 Spyglass Drive 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Indian Wells, CA 92210 Palm Springs, CA 92262 IN WITNESS of this Agreement,the parties have entered into this Agreement as of the year and day first above written. "CONSULTANT" "CITY" CITY OF PALM SPRINGS By: Larry L. Simon, MAl avid H Ready, Esq., Ph.D., City Manag ATTEST: Y' City Clerk APPROVED BY CITY MANAGER p0' Ab1'�t APP:Rr AS TO FORM ATTORN E Y DATE EXHIBIT"A" SCOPE OF SERVICES LARRY L. SIMON, MAI Real Estate Appraiser and Consultant Member, Appraisal Institute 75153 Spyglass Drive • Indian Wells, CA 92210 (760) 610-1820 • FAX (760) 262-3149 • E-Mail: simon.appraiser@gmail.com July 23, 2015 David H. Ready, Esq., Ph.D., City Manager City of Palm Springs 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Re: Appraisal Services Proposal/Agreement Raw Land Parcel 1479 N. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 (APN: 505-182-004 —Riverside County) Dear Mr. Ready: This proposal is submitted to provide real property appraisal services concerning the above- referenced property. It is my understanding that the scope of work is to develop a current as is market value of the fee simple interest in the subject property. This appraisal is prepared for the exclusive use only by David H. Ready (the"Client') and respective officials of the City of Palm Springs. The intended use of the appraisal is to assist in a possible sale of the property. The use of this appraisal by anyone other than the stated intended users and for any other use than the stated intended use, is prohibited. Further, there is no accountability, obligation or liability to any third party. The appraisal report will be prepared in conformity with the requirements of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), 2014-2015 edition, and Code of Professional Ethics & Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute. Estimated completion date is within four to five weeks of authorization. Two copies of the report and PDF copy will be provided. Page 2 David H. Ready July 23, 2015 The appraisal fee for this assignment is $3,500.00 payable upon completion of the report. The appraisal fee pertains only to the completion of the appraisal report. Additional services subsequent to the completion of the appraisal report, if needed, relating to updating the value opinion, consultation, etc., will be billed at the rate of$250.00 per hour. It is understood that my compensation for completing this appraisal assignment is not contingent upon the development or reporting a predetermined value or direction in value that favors the cause of the Client, the amount of the value opinion, the attainment of stipulated results, or the occurrence of a subsequent event directly related to the intended use of the appraisal. If this proposal meets with your approval, the return of an executed copy will represent my authorization to proceed with the assignment. This proposal is valid until July 31, 2015. Thank you for the opportunity to provide this proposal. Should you have any questions concerning this proposal or the subject matter thereto, I may be contacted at (760) 610-1820. Respectfully submitted, Larry L. Simon, MAI Approved B Date: 12°6 Name: 0u a f Sra Gt Attachment: Qualifications and Experience Summary ATTEST: Errors and Omission Insurance Policy Declarations City Clerk APPROVED BY CITY MANAGER rkQ. � mn\ APP DORM !T AATTORNEY' DATE ~ IC LARRY L. SIMON, MAI Real Estate Appraiser And Consultant Member, Appraisal Institute 75-153 Spyglass Drive • Indian Wells, California 92210 (760) 610-1820 • FAX (760) 262-3149 • E-Mail: simon.appraiser@gmail.com QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE SUMMARY Position: Real Estate Appraiser and Consultant providing a broad spectrum of valuation and consulting services to financial institutions, government, corporations, developers,title companies, law firms and private entities since 1972. Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, Insurance and Real Estate. Professional Membership: MAI Designation from the Appraisal Institute—Certificate No. 7217. State Certification: Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, State of California ID No. AGO04310. Types of Properties Appraised • Residential: Single Family Homes, Condominium Units, Subdivisions, Condominium/Planned Unit Developments, Apartment Complexes, Mobile Home Parks, Recreational Vehicle Parks and Land. • Commercial: Office (Low to High Rise, Single-and Multi-Tenant), Medical Office, Office Condominiums, Shopping Centers (Neighborhood and Community), Retail (Strip and Free-Standing), Auto-Care Centers, Bank Branches, Motels, Hotels, Bed & Breakfast Facilities and Land. • Industrial: Business Parks, Industrial (Single-and Multi-Tenant), Manufacturing, Warehouses, Distribution, Research& Development, Self-Storage Facilities, Truck Terminals and Land. • Special Purpose: Auto Dealerships, Restaurants, Bowling Alleys, Religious Facilities, Private Schools, Funeral Homes, Tennis/Fitness/Swim Clubs and Private Clubs. Areas of Specialization • Property Type: General and Medical Office Properties, Retail Properties, all Industrial Properties, Auto Dealerships, Manufactured Housing/Mobile Home/Recreational Vehicle Parks and Ground Leased Properties. • Litigation: General Valuation, Environmental Issues, Bankruptcy, Probate, Mobile Home Park Closure and other valuation matters. Expert Testimony: Expert witness in the Superior Courts of Orange and San Diego Counties and Arbitration. Geographic Areas: Counties of Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Kern and Ventura. Representative Clients • Financial Institutions: Bank of America, Bank of Orange County, Bank of the West, The Boston Company, Boston Safe Deposit& Trust Company, Citicorp, California United Bank, City National Bank, First Bank and Trust, First California Bank, First Hawaiian Bank, Hawthorne Savings, Imperial Thrift & Loan Association, Mission Valley Bank, Newport Balboa Savings, Pacific Western Bank, Philadelphia Savings Fund Society, Provident Bank, South Bay Bank, Universal Bank, U.S. Bank and Wells Fargo Bank. • Law Firms: Corbett& Steelman; Gordon& Rees LLP; Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP; Kinley & Styskal; Kolodny & Pressman; Lillick & McHose; Rutan & Tucker; Palmieri, Tyler, Wiener, Wilhelm & Waldron LLP; and Saxon, Alt, Dean, Mason, Brewer& Kincannon. • Others: Claremont University Center/The Claremont Colleges; Palo Verde College and College of the Desert. APPRAISAL SERVICES AGREEMENT 342 N. Palm Canyon Drive (APN: 513-081-017) THIS APPRAISAL SERVICES AGREEMENT the ("Agreement") is made this !off day of At16u5r , 20 15 , (herein referred to as the "Effective Date") by and between the City of Palm Springs, a California charter city ("City"), and Larry L. Simon, MAI, Real Estate Appraiser and Consultant("Consultant"),who agree as follows: 1. Services. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Consultant shall provide to the reasonable satisfaction of CITY the services set forth in Exhibit"A" to this Agreement. As a material inducement to CITY to enter into this Agreement, Consultant represents and warrants that it has thoroughly investigated and considered the Scope of Services and fully understands the difficulties and restrictions in performing the work. Consultant represents that it is experienced in performing the work and will follow professional standards in performance of the work. All services provided shall conform to all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations and to professional standards and practices. The terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement shall control over any terms and conditions in Exhibit "A"to the contrary. 2. Compensation and Fees. a. Consultant shall be paid in accordance with the rates attached hereto as Exhibit"A",but in no event shall Consultant's total compensation for all services performed under this Agreement exceed Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($4,500) without the prior written authorization of the City Manager or the City Manager's designee ("City Manager'). Consultant shall be responsible for notifying the City Manager if the not to exceed amount is about to be expended. b. The above fee shall include all costs, including but not limited to, all clerical, administrative, overhead, insurance, reproduction, telephone, travel, auto rental, subsistence and all related expenses. 3. Payment. a. As scheduled services are completed, Consultant shall submit to CITY an invoice for the services completed,authorized expenses and authorized extra work actually performed or incurred. b. City will pay Consultant the amount invoiced within thirty(30) days after the approval of the invoice. c. Payment shall constitute payment in full for all services, authorized costs and authorized extra work covered by that invoice. 4. Change Orders. No Payment for extra services caused by a change in the scope or complexity of work, or for any other reason, shall be made unless and until such extra services and a price therefore have been previously authorized in writing and approved by the City Manager as an amendment to this Agreement. The amendment shall set forth the changes of work, extension of time for preparation,and adjustment of the fee to be paid by CITY to Consultant. 5. Licenses. Consultant represents that it and any subcontractors it may engage, possess any and all licenses which are required under state or federal law to perform the work contemplated by this Agreement and that Consultant and its subcontractors shall maintain all appropriate licenses during the performance of this Agreement. OMUI,NA4lilli 6. Independent Contractor. At all times during the terms of this Agreement, Consultant shall be an independent contractor and not an employee of CITY. CITY shall have the right to control Consultant only insofar as the result of Consultant's services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. CITY shall not have the right to control the means by which Consultant accomplishes services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, furnish all facilities, materials and equipment which may be required for furnishing services pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant acknowledges that Consultant and any subcontractors, agents or employees employed by Consultant shall not, under any circumstances, be considered employees of CITY. 7. Consultant Not Agent. Except as CITY may specify in writing and as set forth in this Agreement, Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of CITY in any capacity whatsoever as an agent. Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied, to bind CITY to any obligation whatsoever. 8. Assignment or Subcontracting. No assignment or subcontracting by Consultant of any part of this Agreement or of funds to be received under this Agreement shall be of any force or effect unless the assignment has had the prior written approval of CITY. CITY may terminate this Agreement rather than accept any proposed assignment or subcontracting. 9. Insurance. Consultant shall maintain during the life of this Agreement professional liability insurance covering errors and omissions arising out of the performance of this Agreement with a combined single limit of$1,000,000. Consultant agrees to keep such policy in force and effect for at least three years from the date of completion of this Agreement as long as such insurance is available on reasonably acceptable terms. Consultant shall provide a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage. 10. Time Is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in this Agreement. Consultant shall do all things necessary and incidental to the prosecution of Consultant's work. 11. Products of Consultant. The documents and appraisal report and other products produced or provided by Consultant for this Agreement shall become the property of CITY upon receipt. Consultant shall deliver all such products to CITY prior to payment for same. CITY may use, reuse or otherwise utilize such products, but only in connection with City's purchase or acquisition of the property that is the subject of the appraisal. 12. Termination. City Manager may for any reason terminate this Agreement by giving the Consultant not less than five (5) days written notice of intent to terminate. Upon receipt of such notice, the Consultant shall immediately cease work, unless the notice from City Manager provides otherwise. Upon the termination of this Agreement, CITY shall pay Consultant for services satisfactorily provided and all allowable reimbursements incurred to the date of termination in compliance with this Agreement, unless termination by CITY shall be for cause, in which event CITY may withhold any disputed compensation. CITY shall not be liable for any claim of lost profits. 13. Maintenance and Inspection of Records. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, Consultant shall maintain reasonably full and complete books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other information (collectively, the "records") pertaining to the costs of and completion of services performed under this Agreement. City Manager shall have access to and the right to audit and reproduce any of Consultant's records regarding the services provided under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain all such records for a period of at least three (3) years after termination or completion of this Agreement. Consultant agrees to make available all such records for inspection or audit at its offices during normal business hours and upon three (3) days notice from City Manager, and copies thereof shall be furnished if requested. 14. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of California and Consultant agrees to submit to the jurisdiction of California courts. 15. Integration. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties. No other agreement, oral or written, pertaining to the work to be performed under this Agreement shall be of any force or effect unless it is in writing and signed by both parties. Any work performed which is inconsistent with or in violation of the provisions of this Agreement shall not be compensated. 16. Notice. Except as otherwise provided herein, all notices required under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered personally or by first class mail, postage prepaid, to each party in writing. Notices may be sent by either facsimile or U.S. Mail. Notices shall be deemed received upon receipt of same or within 3 days of deposit in the U.S. Mail, whichever is earlier. Notices sent by facsimile shall be deemed received on the date of the facsimile transmission. TO: "CONSULTANT" TO: "CITY" Larry L. Simon, MAI David H. Ready, Esq., Ph.D,City Manager Real Estate Appraiser and Consultant City of Palm Springs 75-153 Spyglass Drive 3200 E.Tahquitz Canyon Way Indian Wells,CA 92210 Palm Springs, CA 92262 IN WITNESS of this Agreement,the parties have entered into this Agreement as of the year and day first above written. "CONSULTANT" "CITY" CITY OF PALM SPRINGS By: Larry L. Si on,MA avid H Ready, Esq.,Ph.D., City Mana r MO APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL Vb?-A M-, FORM ATTEST: l_ p�, L CAD Y C"�; City Clerk ��� EXHIBIT "A" SCOPE OF SERVICES LARRY L. SIMON, MAI Real Estate Appraiser and Consultant Member, Appraisal Institute 75153 Spyglass Drive • Indian Wells, CA 92210 (760) 610-1820 • FAX (760) 262-3149 • E-Mail: simon.appraiser@gmail.com July 23, 2015 David H. Ready, Esq., Ph.D., City Manager City of Palm Springs 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Re: Appraisal Services Proposal/Agreement Single-Tenant Retail Building 342 N. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 (APN: 513-081-017—Riverside County) Dear Mr. Ready: This proposal is submitted to provide real property appraisal services concerning the above- referenced property. It is my understanding that the scope of work is to develop a current as is market value of the fee simple interest in the subject property. This appraisal is prepared for the exclusive use only by David H. Ready (the "Client") and respective officials of the City of Palm Springs. The intended use of the appraisal is to assist in a possible sale of the property. The use of this appraisal by anyone other than the stated intended users and for any other use than the stated intended use, is prohibited. Further, there is no accountability, obligation or liability to any third party. The appraisal report will be prepared in conformity with the requirements of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), 2014-2015 edition, and Code of Professional Ethics & Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute. Estimated completion date is within four to five weeks of authorization. Two copies of the report and PDF copy will be provided. Page 2 David H. Ready July 23, 2015 The appraisal fee for this assignment is $4,500.00 payable upon completion of the report. The appraisal fee pertains only to the completion of the appraisal report. Additional services subsequent to the completion of the appraisal report, if needed, relating to updating the value opinion, consultation, etc., will be billed at the rate of$250.00 per hour. It is understood that my compensation for completing this appraisal assignment is not contingent upon the development or reporting a predetermined value or direction in value that favors the cause of the Client, the amount of the value opinion, the attainment of stipulated results, or the occurrence of a subsequent event directly related to the intended use of the appraisal. The following information is required for the completion of the assignment: • Copy of tenant lease. If this proposal meets with your approval, the return of an executed copy will represent my authorization to proceed with the assignment. This proposal is valid until July 31, 2015. Thank you for the opportunity to provide this proposal. Should you have any questions concerning this proposal or the subject matter thereto, I may be contacted at(760) 610-1820. Respectfully submitted, "� ' APPROVED BY CIrY COUNCIL Larry L. Simon, MAI Approved 131 : Date: O S IO&l Lo4 Name: 06W 6r Attachment: Qualifications and Experience Summary Errors and Omission Insurance Policy Declarations APP AS TO FO ATTEST; ���� _� [� /' TYATTORNEY / �! Ci f 1 / DATE&<26 �i� LARRY L. SIMON, MAI Real Estate Appraiser And Consultant Member, Appraisal Institute 75-153 Spyglass Drive • Indian Wells, California 92210 (760) 610-1820 • FAX (760) 262-3149 • E-Mail: simon.appraiser@gmail.com QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE SUMMARY Position: Real Estate Appraiser and Consultant providing a broad spectrum of valuation and consulting services to financial institutions, government, corporations, developers, title companies, law firms and private entities since 1972. Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, Insurance and Real Estate. Professional Membership: MAI Designation from the Appraisal Institute —Certificate No. 7217. State Certification: Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, State of California ID No. AG004310. Types of Properties Appraised • Residential: Single Family Homes, Condominium Units, Subdivisions, Condominium/Planned Unit Developments, Apartment Complexes, Mobile Home Parks, Recreational Vehicle Parks and Land. • Commercial: Office (Low to High Rise, Single-and Multi-Tenant), Medical Office, Office Condominiums, Shopping Centers (Neighborhood and Community), Retail (Strip and Free-Standing), Auto-Care Centers, Bank Branches, Motels, Hotels, Bed& Breakfast Facilities and Land. • Industrial: Business Parks, Industrial (Single-and Multi-Tenant), Manufacturing, Warehouses, Distribution, Research & Development, Self-Storage Facilities, Truck Terminals and Land. • Special Purpose: Auto Dealerships, Restaurants, Bowling Alleys, Religious Facilities, Private Schools, Funeral Homes, Tennis/Fitness/Swim Clubs and Private Clubs. Areas of Specialization • Property Type: General and Medical Office Properties, Retail Properties, all Industrial Properties, Auto Dealerships, Manufactured Housing/Mobile Home/Recreational Vehicle Parks and Ground Leased Properties. • Litigation: General Valuation, Environmental Issues, Bankruptcy, Probate, Mobile Home Park Closure and other valuation matters. Expert Testimony: Expert witness in the Superior Courts of Orange and San Diego Counties and Arbitration. Geographic Areas: Counties of Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Kern and Ventura. Representative Clients • Financial Institutions: Bank of America, Bank of Orange County, Bank of the West, The Boston Company, Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Company, Citicorp, California United Bank, City National Bank, First Bank and Trust, First California Bank, First Hawaiian Bank, Hawthorne Savings, Imperial Thrift & Loan Association, Mission Valley Bank, Newport Balboa Savings, Pacific Western Bank, Philadelphia Savings Fund Society, Provident Bank, South Bay Bank, Universal Bank, U.S. Bank and Wells Fargo Bank. • Law Firms: Corbett & Steelman; Gordon & Rees LLP; Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP; Kinley & Styskal; Kolodny & Pressman; Lillick & McHose; Rutan & Tucker; Palmieri, Tyler, Wiener, Wilhelm& Waldron LLP; and Saxon, Alt, Dean, Mason, Brewer & Kincannon. • Others: Claremont University Center/The Claremont Colleges; Palo Verde College and College of the Desert.