EXPERT WITNESS
Unmatched insight into the standards, practices, and complexities
Expert Witness Services in Real Estate Investment,Transactions, and Property Management
With over 25 years of experience in real estate investment and property management spanning nearly 13 states and dozens of diverse markets, Nicholas Dunlap offers unmatched insight into the standards, practices, and complexities that define the real estate industry. His expertise has been honed across a broad spectrum of companies and positions, giving him a 360-degree view of the issues that shape real estate success and liability.
Expertise That Spans the Full Scope of Real Estate
Nicholas Dunlap provides expert witness services across all aspects of real estate—excluding valuation—with a focus on:
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Acquisitions, Investments, and Transactions: Guidance on standards of care, industry norms, and custom and practice in investment strategies, deal structures, and transaction execution.
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Property Management Standards of Care: Analysis of operational, fiduciary, and legal obligations for both residential and commercial portfolios.
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Mixed-Use and Multifamily Residential Real Estate: Including affordable, workforce, luxury, and market-rate housing environments.
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Health & Safety, Habitability, and Maintenance Practices: Evaluations of property operations and ownership obligations related to tenant safety, habitability, and environmental concerns including mold and water intrusion.
Comprehensive Coverage Across Real Estate Legal Disputes
Nicholas is qualified to opine on standards of practice, best practices, and industry custom for a range of real estate-related litigation and claims, including:
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Negligence, Misrepresentation, and Fraud
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Breach of Fiduciary Duty in Property Management and Association Boards
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Broker or Agent Failure to Disclose
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Personal Injury, Trip and Fall, and Premises Liability
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Real Estate Receivership Operations and Oversight
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Property Inspection and Due Diligence Failures
Whether addressing a landlord’s duty in a mold claim, the operational shortcomings of a receiver, or fiduciary lapses by a professional, Nick offers credible, experience-backed testimony and analysis that reflects the custom and practice of real estate professionals and owners across the United States.
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