Mr. Hanson is widely recognized as a leading appraiser within the South Jersey market, having completed in excess of 20,000 appraisal assignments to his credit. His experience encompasses a wide variety of property types and complex valuation scenarios, supported by a commitment to thorough market research and the application of appropriate and defensible appraisal methodologies. Reports are prepared with particular attention to clarity, supportability, and compliance with applicable professional standards, ensuring they are suitable for both financial decision-making and legal proceedings.

The firm provides appraisal and consulting services for federally related financial institutions, including assignments in compliance with the requirements of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as well as for attorneys, estates, corporations, and private clients.

A significant portion of the firm’s practice is dedicated to litigation support. Services include valuation and consulting in matters involving divorce and equitable distribution, estate and probate proceedings, partnership disputes, asset disposition, condemnation, and ad valorem tax appeals. Assignments frequently require retrospective valuations, market condition analyses, and detailed support for opinions of value as of a specific effective date, all prepared with an understanding of evidentiary standards and legal requirements.

Mr. Hanson is qualified as an expert witness and has provided testimony before Planning and Zoning Boards, as well as in Superior Court and other legal forums. His testimony is grounded in comprehensive market analysis and supported by recognized appraisal techniques, enabling clear and effective communication of complex valuation issues to attorneys, judges, and triers of fact.

The firm works closely with legal counsel to ensure that appraisal reports, consulting analyses, and supporting documentation are developed in a manner consistent with litigation needs, including defensibility under cross-examination and adherence to applicable professional and legal standards.