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Apex Legal SolutionsAutomotive Expert Witness

Credentials

Background & qualifications.

A career built on cars — applied to the discipline of expert witness work.

Industry Experience

  • 16 years with Auto Appraisal Network (AAN) specializing in diminished value, fair market value, and prior-to-loss appraisals
  • Personal ownership of twelve Corvettes (1967–2002), three El Camino SS models (1968, 1969, 1981), a 1970 GTX, and three Mercedes-Benz vehicles
  • Two Harley-Davidson motorcycles owned and ridden; member of the Area 1 Harley Owners Group
  • Thoroughly versed in collector and muscle car history, values, and market dynamics through hands-on participation

Community Recognition

  • Regular guest on the automotive podcast In Wheel Time
  • Judge at the 27th, 28th, and 29th annual Wheels & Keels Concours Shows
  • Active participant in collector car events, auctions, and enthusiast gatherings nationwide

Expert Witness Engagements

  • Served as an expert witness in auto-related cases in Harris County within the last four years
  • Currently engaged on cases in Harris County for the Law Office of Gillian Richards and Mical Whiteman COX P.L.L.C
  • Available as a testifying or consulting expert in state and federal matters
  • Reports prepared to withstand cross-examination and Daubert-style challenges

Appraisal & Valuation

  • Vehicle appraisals for insurance, estate, divorce, donation, and litigation purposes
  • Methodology aligned with widely recognized professional appraisal standards
  • Market analysis using national auction data, dealer comparables, and private-sale records

Full CV available on request

A detailed curriculum vitae — including specific certifications, prior engagements, publications, and a list of cases in which testimony has been given — is provided on request to retaining counsel.

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