Gotham Valuation provides legal appraisals, both form and narrative, as well as consulting services in support of general litigation. All of our legal appraisals are personally performed and/or supervised by our principal, Andrew Goodman, an appraiser of choice among attorneys.
Unique expertise in legal appraisals.
Our firm is highly experienced in preparing appraisals for trust planning and settlement, estate planning and settlement, divorce proceedings, and all manner of required tax filings for gifts and/or transfers of real estate. We are well-versed in analyzing fractional interests in real estate and determining appropriate minority interest discounts for submission to the I.R.S. in connection with tax reporting. Mr. Goodman has prepared numerous appraisals for tax filing, and is proud to have had every report pass IRS review.
Gotham Valuation is distinguished by a unique understanding of the standards by which legal appraisals are judged and the scrutiny they must withstand. All assignments are crafted with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that they are completely defensible, whether challenged by cross examination or examined by the IRS.
A concentration in litigation.
Gotham Valuation brings exceptional experience to the preparation of appraisals in connection with litigation. Principal Andrew Goodman has ample experience testifying on behalf of the firm’s analyses. He is recognized as an expert witness in the state of New York and enjoys working with attorneys to craft direct and cross examinations for court testimony. A polished public speaker, Mr. Goodman is also skilled at providing testimony in defense of his work.
Gotham Valuation legal appraisals are defined by:
Relying on indisputable empirical data, thoroughly verified with and derived from accepted firsthand sources including public records, leading brokerage house databases, and our own proprietary database
Understanding and adhering to hierarchies of validity and relevance for available data
The capacity to assemble and reconcile data from multiple sources as required in the New York City marketplace
The skill to clearly articulate the processes, assumptions and rationale for analyses, which are the basis for our valuation opinions
Levels of detail and explanation that enhance quality and credibility
A comprehensive internal review process that eliminates errors before they can undermine credibility