Litigation Support & Expert Testimony
At evcValuation, we partner with leading legal firms across the country to provide litigation support through expert testimony. Our seasoned valuation specialists, equipped with deep industry knowledge, deliver clear and credible insights to strengthen your case with confidence.
When property tax appeals escalate to legal proceedings, evcValuation is here to provide expert support. Our seasoned professionals have served as expert witnesses in numerous cases, bringing extensive experience across a wide range of scenarios and jurisdictions.
Legal proceedings in property valuation disputes require skilled appraisers to guide the litigation process from start to finish. At evcValuation, we offer comprehensive support, including pre-trial consulting, trial preparation, litigation support, trial testimony, post-trial assistance, and appellate guidance.
For disputes involving industrial and commercial property valuations, we collaborate closely with attorneys and leading legal firms to deliver clear, credible, and well-supported expert testimony. While forums, procedures, and timelines vary significantly across states and jurisdictions, our team has a proven track record of providing effective litigation support in diverse settings nationwide.
Our approach to litigation support is to provide a subject matter expert perspective that is unbiased, independent and supportable. We—as a valuation services company—stand by our ethical approach and make no compromises in upholding such standards.
Kevin Reilly, ASA
What Our Clients Say
We have used evcValuation on multiple power generation plants throughout the United States with respect to ad valorem property tax disputes. The dedicated professionals at evcValuation go to great lengths to ensure their reports are both thorough and accurate. To achieve this, they dig deeper and pull back layers that many would simply gloss over…
We’ve worked with evcValuation for several years on property tax disputes that’s reached a state-level appeal board. The team is well qualified for dealing with power plants and power market specifics. They understand differences across technologies and markets and how to account for these in their work. The specific property they’ve advised us on has a host of complexities, and I’ve been impressed with evc’s thoughtful approach and ability to tackle these issues. They work efficiently and have always responded to any questions or concerns we’ve had promptly. Kevin and his team provide a solid product and they’re at the top of our list of people to call for property tax disputes.
We have used evcValuation on several projects in Oklahoma, ranging from railroads to renewable energy properties. Kevin Reilly’s testimony was instrumental in achieving success in the landmark Oklahoma wind case, Kingfisher Wind, LLC v. Wehmuller, 2022 OK 83, 521 P.3d 786. Kevin’s team at evc is top-notch. They are thoughtful, thorough, and prompt with their work and communication with the attorneys and the client. We look forward to working with them in the future.
I’ve partnered with Kevin Reilly and evcValuation on some of the most complex valuation assignments in the country, including nuclear power plants, cogeneration facilities, wind and solar farms, battery storage sites, and more. In every instance, evcValuation brings an unparallelled level of expertise and integrity to the table.
What makes Kevin such a powerful and credible witness isn’t just his knowledge or meticulous preparation—it’s that he is never an advocate for his client. He is an advocate for the right value. Commitment to objectivity is evcValuation’s “secret sauce” and why juries and judges find them so credible. Kevin’s objectivity allows him to maintain an even demeanor in deposition or on the witness stand under the most rigorous examination.
When it comes to valuation of complex properties, evcValuation is the best in the business. There are a number of appraisers who write excellent reports, and there are several who tell a good story. evcValuation is one of the very few who do both. Their work is consistently thorough, defensible, and rooted in a deep understanding of appraisal theory, the subject property, and the market. When the stakes are high, you need the best in your corner, which is why evcValuation is our first call.
