Scott B. Arens, MAI, SRA has nearly two decades of experience as a real estate appraiser and has served as an expert witness on dozens of occasions. He has been the owner and principal appraiser of Arens Group, Inc. Real Estate Appraisal and Consultation since 1996. He is known for his integrity and the high quality of his work.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Professional Qualifications
MAI Designation, Appraisal Institute
SRA Designation, Appraisal Institute
State of California Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, Number AG003035
State of California Licensed Real Estate Broker, Number 01159521
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree, Architectural Design, Arizona State University, 1988
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Member of the Appraisal Institute.
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Taught a one day class on Appraisal of Properties with Cracked Slabs for the Appraisal Institute.
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No.
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: Over 200.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Real estate appraisal and consultation.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 40-60%. No significant preponderance.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 40-60%. No significant preponderance.
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: More than 50 times.
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: January 2008.
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 15-20 times.
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 5-10 times.
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: More than 15 years.
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Real estate appraisals and consulting.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $175.
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $175.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $325.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $325.
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Only direct expenses are billed to client (i.e. data purchased for specific case, etc.)
References
David BossThe Boss Law Firm
7220 Trade Street, Suite 207 West
San Diego, CA 92121
(619) 234-1776
dboss@dbosslawfirm.com
Jim Mitchell
Mitchell & Gillion
530 B St., Suite 2400
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 702-8623
jcm@mglawyers.com
