FOR ATTORNEYS
Your Expert Witness for Auto Property Damage Claims
IACP-certified, USPAP-compliant appraisals and expert witness services built for litigation. Reports that hold up under cross-examination. A single source for diminished value, total loss, repair cost disputes, and post-repair condition claims.
We accept engagements from plaintiff counsel, defense counsel, and insurance carriers. Our methodology does not change based on which side retains us — it changes based on the evidence.
WHY PARTNER WITH CCA
Built for Litigation, Not Marketing Brochures
Most "appraisal" products available to attorneys are software-generated estimates with a signature on the cover page. That is not what survives a motion in limine. Here is what we bring to the table.
Court-Ready Reports
Every appraisal is IACP-certified and USPAP-compliant. Methodology is transparent, comparables are documented, and assumptions are defensible. Written specifically to withstand deposition questioning, Daubert challenges, and cross-examination at trial.
Fast Turnaround for Case Deadlines
Standard diminished value and total loss reports delivered within 10–14 business days. Rush service is available for discovery cutoffs, mediation dates, and settlement conferences. Communicate your deadline at intake and we will hit it.
Defensible Valuation Methodology
Every valuation uses documented market comparables, dealer wholesale interviews, and transparent calculations — not black-box formula outputs or canned software products. The rigor is identical whether we are retained by plaintiff counsel, defense counsel, or a carrier. The data tells the story.
Single Source Across Claim Types
One appraiser for diminished value, total loss ACV disputes, repair cost and supplement disputes, and post-repair inspections. Streamlines your expert lineup, keeps methodology consistent across theories, and eliminates the "different expert, different story" risk at trial.
SERVICES FOR COUNSEL
What We Do for Your Cases
A complete property-damage expert suite, delivered on a flat-fee engagement letter. No retainer games, no surprise hourly bills.
Diminished Value Appraisals
Inherent, repair-related, and immediate DV. Full market-based reports suitable for demand, mediation, and trial.
Total Loss ACV Appraisals
Rebuttals to CCC Valuescope, Mitchell, and J.D. Power valuations. Documented comparable sales and dealer interviews.
Repair Cost & Supplement Disputes
Analysis of estimating software output, P-page references, OEM procedure citations, and not-included labor operations.
Post-Repair Inspection Reports
Condition evaluations of completed repairs — including OEM procedure compliance, ADAS calibration verification, and hidden damage discovery.
Expert Witness Testimony
Deposition and trial testimony. Independent review and rebuttal of opposing expert reports. Available for remote or in-person appearances on behalf of plaintiff, defense, or carrier.
Case Consultation & Strategy
Pre-engagement case review. Help identifying which valuation theories apply and what documentation will be needed for each.
THE PROCESS
How We Work With Law Firms
Straightforward engagement. Clear fees. Deadlines honored.
Case Intake & Review
Send the facts, photos, prior reports, and deadline. We evaluate whether we can help and identify the theories in play — usually within one business day.
Flat-Fee Engagement
If it is a fit, we deliver a flat-fee engagement letter with a defined scope and delivery date. Volume discounts are available for firms with recurring case flow.
Report Delivery & Testimony
Written report delivered on schedule. If the case goes to deposition or trial, we are available to testify at a published hourly rate.
CASE TYPES
Cases We Regularly Support
If your case involves a vehicle, a valuation dispute, or a repair that didn't restore pre-loss condition, it is in our wheelhouse.
CREDENTIALS
Our Qualifications
Credentials and methodology that survive Daubert scrutiny and hold up at trial.
Certification
IACP Certified Auto Appraiser
Methodology Standard
USPAP Compliant
Valuation Approach
Market-Based — Comparable Sales & Dealer Interviews
Testimony Experience
Deposition & Trial Qualified
Coverage
Multi-State Engagement Available
Turnaround
Standard 10–14 Days, Rush Available
ATTORNEY FAQ
Questions From Counsel
We use a flat-fee engagement letter for the report itself, with a defined scope and delivery date. Deposition and trial testimony are billed at a published hourly rate. There are no retainers, and we do not surprise clients with hourly report billing. Volume discounts are available for firms with recurring case flow — reach out and we will structure something that fits your practice.
Yes. Independent peer review and rebuttal of opposing expert reports is a core part of what we do — whether the opposing expert is retained by plaintiff, defense, or carrier. Send us the opposing report with your case facts and we will identify the methodological weaknesses, missing data, and unsupported assumptions before you engage us.
Standard turnaround for a diminished value or total loss appraisal is 10–14 business days from the time we receive complete case materials. Rush service is available — let us know your deadline at intake and we will confirm before you engage.
Yes. We are available for remote and in-person deposition, as well as trial testimony. Testimony is billed at a published hourly rate separate from the report fee. If you anticipate litigation, flag it at intake so we can prepare the file accordingly.
We accept engagements in multiple states. Methodology is market-based and jurisdiction-agnostic, though we pay particular attention to state-specific case law on diminished value, total loss, and first-party vs. third-party claim theories. If you have a case in a state you are unsure about, ask — we will tell you whether we can help before you engage.
Yes. We offer a free initial case review — typically a 20–30 minute call where we evaluate the facts, identify the theories in play, and tell you honestly whether an appraisal will help your case. If it will not, we will say so.