woody fincham :: JurisPro Expert Witness Directory

Introduction

Woody R. Fincham, SRA, AI-RRS, RAA, ASA, RAC is principal and co-founder of Fincham & Associates, Inc., in Palmyra, Virginia, serving Charlottesville and the surrounding region. His practice covers residential and commercial valuation, appraisal review, and consulting, with a concentration in litigation support and non-lending work. He provides testimony and independent review in matters involving valuation methodology, USPAP compliance, and appraiser conduct. He is an Appraisal Institute–approved instructor, a contributor to The Appraisal Journal, and vice-chair of the RAC committee at the Appraisal Institute.

Areas of Expertise

Construction Lending
Homeowners Association
Land Use & Zoning
Manufactured Homes
Real Estate Damages
Real Estate Valuation
Residential Real Estate
Trusts & Estates

Expert Background

Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:: A: SRA and AI-RRS designations with the Appraisal Institute, ASA with the American Society of Appraisers, member of Relocation Appraisal Consultants, RAA designation with NAR
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:: A: Appraisal Institute, National Association of Realtors, Virginia Association of Realtors, Charlottesville Association of Realtors, Relocation Appraisal Consultants, American Society of Appraisers
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:: A: Appraiser's Guide to the New URAR (Classroom/Sync + Sync-IDECC)
Reporting Market Analysis and Better Understanding the New URAR (Classroom/Sync + Sync-IDECC)
Supporting Adjustments and Reporting the Sales Comparison Approach in the New URAR (Classroom/Sync + Sync-IDECC)
Analyzing and Reporting the Income Approach in the New URAR (approved 06/2026, not yet taught)
Analyzing Defects, Damages, and Deficiencies in the New URAR (approved 06/2026, not yet taught)

Review

Review Theory – Residential (Classroom/Sync + Sync-IDECC)
Review Case Studies – Residential (Classroom/Sync + Sync-IDECC)
Review Case Studies – Residential, Online Component
Introduction to Green Buildings: Principles & Concepts
Case Studies in Appraising Green Residential Buildings (Classroom/Sync + Sync-IDECC)
Residential and Commercial Valuation of Solar
Valuing Solar PV: Methods, Market Support, and Free Tools (in audit, 09/24/2026)

Ethics, regulatory, and general residential

Business Practices and Ethics
Ignorance Isn't Bliss: Understanding an Investigation by a State Appraiser Regulatory Board or Agency
Inconsistency: It's Hiding in Plain Sight in Your Residential Appraisal
FHA Appraising for Valuation Professionals
Residential Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use
Valuation by Comparison: Residential Analysis and Logic
Residential Applications: Using Technology to Measure and Support Assignment Results
Valuation Overview of Accessory Dwelling Units
Community Land Trust (CLT) Appraisal Training
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: 10
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?: A: Residential, land, diminution in value, enhancement value, marital property, divorce, partition suits, trusts, tax donation, wrongful foreclosure, assessment appeal
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?: A: 100
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?: A: None yet, but we are open to working with anyone.
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?: A: 2
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?: A: 2019, one upcoming
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?: A: 8
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?: A: 8
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?: A: 15
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.): A: Consulting, appraisal review, valuation reports, feasibility analysis
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?: A: In person $300/hour, virtually $250/Hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?: A: In person $300/hour, virtually $250/Hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?: A: In person $300/hour, virtually $250/Hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?: A: In person $300/hour, virtually $250/Hour
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.): A: Travel expenses, copy fees, research fees, depositions, and court appearances require a retainer and a minimum of 4 hours.

Publications/Articles

Resume

References

Mary Ann Barnes
Tucker Griffin Barnes
307 West Rio Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
Phone: 434-973-7474

Megan Flowers
Tremblay and Smith
105 E High St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: (434) 977-4455