Expert Appraisal Services

Established in 1981, Frederick Appraisal, Claims & Estates Services provides valuation services of depreciable as well as appreciable personal property including antiques and collectibles. We specialize in assignments for casualty and moving damage claims as well as in appraisals for donation, estate, insurance, and litigation-related purposes.

We do not engage in buying or selling. We feel that having no financial interest in the property being appraised allows us to provide our clients with unbiased appraisal reports free of any conflicts of interest.

We also recognize the importance of reports that are written by appraisers who have been educated and trained in appraisal theory, principles and methodology and who prepare assignments in accordance with the performance and ethical standards of USPAP, the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, as promulgated by The Appraisal Foundation of Washington DC.

Unlike real estate appraisers, there is no licensing requirements for personal property appraisers. Interview any prospective appraiser and make the effort to learn more about them and the quality of the services they provide. Here is a list of questions to ask.

 

Author of Courses and Books for the Personal Property Appraiser

David Maloney is recognized as the sole independent author of "how-to" books and courses for the personal property appraiser. Both his highly-acclaimed Complete Online Course in Personal Property Appraising as well as his unique 550-page book Personal Property Appraising: Principles & Methodology are written in plain-Engilsh with the nationally-accepted standards of USPAP at their core. Accordingly, both provide the novice as well as the experienced personal property appraiser with the tools needed to improve their appraisal knowledge and skills to the highest level possible.

 

Expert Litigation Support

Experts frequently disagree, and qualifications, opinions, evidence and methods can be challenged. It is the most qualified, persuasive and factually-based value opinions that will prevail in most cases. Dave Maloney is an experienced personal property specialist who can assist in your litigation support needs.

Maloney is a Certified Appraiser with 30 years experience in many appraisal practice roles including:

• Appraiser
• Appraisal course developer
• Appraisal course instructor
• Published author
• Appraisal reviewer
• Expert witness and litigation support provider:
• Deposition testimony
• Trial testimony
• Experience in Federal and State courts

 

When selecting a personal property appraiser for litigation support, knowledge and experience matter. It would be hard to find a more knowledgeable or experienced personal property appraiser in the US than Dave. He is experienced, able and willing to provide nationwide litigation support and expert witness services.

• Certified appraiser with nearly 30 years of appraisal experience
• Nationally-known appraisal course author and instructor
• Author of Appraising Personal Property: Principles & Methodology, 3rd Ed. (Appraiser's Press 2009)
• Author of the Complete Online Course in Personal Property Appraising Featuring USPAP
• Author of the Personal Property Appraiser's Guide to USPAP, 3rd Ed. (Appraiser's Press 2009)
• Served as expert witness in MD, VA, DC
• Specializes in:
• The appraisal of antiques and residential contents
• Consultations and testimony regarding appraisal theory, principles, methodology, practice, report writing and the generally accepted appraisal standard of USPAP
• Damage and loss claims inspections and reporting

 

At trial or deposition Maloney knows the importance of establishing and maintaining credibility, presenting an appropriate appearance and demeanor, remaining composed, considering posed questions carefully, providing a simple and direct answer, giving opinions based on facts, following the standards of generally accepted appraisal practice, being impartial and not advocating for the client, and always telling the truth.

Dave is willing to travel as necessary to provide litigation support appraisal services on a nationwide basis.

Contact Dave Maloney. Retain an expert appraiser who will provide you with credible, well-supported and meaningful appraisals or litigation support.