Litigation

Seattle Monorail
Appraisal, Mediation, and Trial Support

Appraisal of 11 properties for acquisition, as well as valuation of air rights for other parcels, followed by mediation and trial support. Also, the preparation of a study to asses the potential effect of the monorail on property values including potential damages and special benefits. Primary topics addressed in the course of this study include the impacts of view, light, air, access, vibration and station design.

Seattle

Existing monorail and elevated rail lines examined in the course of this assignment include:

5th Ave Seattle
Portland
Vancouver
Beaverton

For Seattle Monorail Project

Vancouver, Washington

Located in Felida neighborhood

26 unit single family residential subdivision

For secured creditor in bankruptcy proceeding, through Graham & Dunn

Songbird Litigation
Subdivision in Sellout

Appraisal consulting services for Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. Court and collateral documents reviewed, along with various appraisal reports. Research conducted to better understand the local housing market and advise client regarding debtor's use of cash collateral. Address questions of highest and best use, market value of absorption. Plan with attorneys relative to court hearing and testimony.

Cassan Property
Site of Future Light Rail Kiss & Ride

Complete before and after appraisal, followed by appraisal exchange and review, trial preparation, mediation assistance, consulting, exhibit preparation and testimony preparation. Matter successfully settled prior to trial.

SeaTac

Adjacent to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

before: 135,924 sf site
after: 90,448 sf site

For Sound Transit
LINK Light Rail project
right of way