Expert Witness & Litigation Support
Reliable, accurate and experienced litigation support and expert witness testimony for jewelry and gemstone consultation and appraisals.
As independent certified gemologists and professional appraisers, we have extensive experience in jewelry appraisal, gem identification, and jewelry design. We offer expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony and litigation support at deposition and trial.
- Expert testimony for civil and criminal cases,
- Forensic jewelry appraisal for post-loss and post-damage
- Equitable distribution valuations
- Probate and estate administration and settlement
- IRS qualified appraiser
- USPAP compliant reports.
Whether a case involves diamond appraisal, diamond grading, estate appraisal, antique jewelry, fine jewelry appraisal, precious stones, or gem identification, Cal Coast Jewelry Appraisers will travel off-site to make a statement of authenticity and/or provide written statements of authenticity for items involved in a dispute or litigation process.
Call our office or email us today to learn more about our Expert Witness & Litigation Support Services.
Pricing List
Expert Witness & Litigation Support
Forensic research and report writing
In office $225.00 per hour
Out of office $250.00 per hour (w/ travel fee)
Travel and equipment set up $95.00 per hour ($95 minimum fee)
Deposition, Arbitration or Court $250.00 per hour (½ day minimum)
Fee estimate can be provided at the start of the assignment. Cancellation within 7 days for all expert witness testimony is billed at the ½ day minimum.
