America’s civil court system was created to protect our rights. Still, many individuals find out the hard way how easy it is to get “outlawyered” by government agencies or large corporations that have far deeper pockets and many more resources. Our team at Ferstl Valuation Services has been offering trusted real estate appraisals in Little Rock since 1967, and J.T. Ferstl, MAI, is an Arkansas-licensed attorney who’s a phone call away if your land or property has been condemned for an eminent domain project. Our team has the experience that buyers, sellers, and lenders can rely on, and we’re always available when you’d like to evaluate your options.
Our services include trial preparation services and expert witness testimony, and we’re here to help you enter any courtroom with confidence! We’re licensed by the Arkansas Bar Association and are also certified in Louisiana, Tennessee, and Oklahoma. We’ve served as real estate expert witnesses in some of the most technical and complex cases and are here to ensure you’re fully prepared if you ever find yourself headed to court. You can be certain that the government agency condemning your property will show up with a team of highly qualified attorneys, but the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees your right to receive just compensation.
Eminent domain grants the state and federal government the authority to appropriate private property for public use as it sees fit, and it can also be legislatively delegated to municipalities or even to private persons or corporations that are exercising the functions of public character. An independent appraisal is the best way to protect your interests if your case ever goes to court, and we can back up our appraisals with expert witness and rebuttal testimony. If you expect to be called to testify, we can also help prepare you for cross-examination.
One thing to remember is that expert witnesses speak only to their area of expertise as instructed and formulate reports that both the plaintiff and defendant will see during discovery. An expert witness cannot serve as your advocate or negotiator in your case, but you can and should hire someone to act in that role.
If you have any additional questions about expert witness testimony or Little Rock real estate appraisal services, contact us online or at 501-375-1439.
