Mr. Steven J. Decker, MAI

Steven J. Decker & Associates
5800-A Hannum Avenue, Suite 235
Culver City, CA 90230
Phone: 310-645-9691
Mr. Steven J. Decker, MAI

Expert witness in real estate & fractional interest (FLP & LLC) valuations, approved IRS appraiser panel (L.A. district). Exp in construction defects, easements, title defects litigation, toxic contamination, estate taxes & all residential & commercial property types. FLP, LLC & tenancy in common.

Background

Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
A: MAI; Certified General Appraiser; RE Broker; published by ASA & Appraisal Institute; BA, Economics, Claremont McKenna College

Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Mr. Decker has been deposed by opposing legal counsel with regard to several Chapter 11 Bankruptcy cases and a civil case. He has also testified with cross-examination in a jury trial relating to a civil case. He has also qualified as an expert witness in Federal Bankruptcy Court and Superior Court in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Over 10 times.

In re the matter of the: Ed. R. Benveniste Family Trust dated July 14, 2005, Los Angeles Superior Court, Case BP103671 (2007)

Hamilton, et al. v. Weitkamp, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court, Case PC039810 (2007)

Grant Kirkwood, et al v. LADT, LLC, et al, Los Angeles Superior Court, Central Branch, Case BC 327664 (2007)

Construction Loan Company, Inc. v. Wesley Sanders III, etc., Los Angeles Superior Court, Central Civil West, Case BC 285339 (2005)

M/J Properties, Ltd. v. Ranger Insurance, Los Angeles Superior Court, Case BC 300156 (2004)

Glen Doernberg and Sharon Doernberg v. Alfred I. Spivak, Los Angeles Superior Court, Case SC 070942 (2004)

Ridgecrest HOA v. Nihon Lancre America, Inc., Los Angeles Superior Court (1997)

Montgomery v. Cal Pac Roofing, Los Angeles Superior Court (1995)

Jun, Myung Ok v. Bel Air Crest, et al, Los Angeles Superior Court, Case SC 023248 (1994)


Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Qualified over 10 times, testified three times.

Los Angeles Superior Court, in re: Jose Ruben Aguilar, Jr., vs. Warren Davis and Jan Davis, LASC Case # BC365541 (2008)

Los Angeles Superior Court, in re: Wainwright vs. McGhee, LASC Case # YC051163 (2007)

Orange County Superior Court, in re: James vs. Kittrell, Case # 708730 (1994)


References

References available upon request.

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