Legal Dispute Appraisals in Central Maryland

When co-owners, partners, or other parties disagree about what a property is worth, a neutral, well-supported value can move the matter forward. Lamb Realty Services, LLC provides independent appraisals for legal disputes across Frederick, Washington, Carroll, Montgomery, and Howard counties.

Why an Impartial Appraisal Matters

In a dispute, every side has a preferred number. A legal dispute appraisal is a formal, written opinion of value prepared under USPAP. We do not take sides. Whether we are hired by one party, several parties, or an attorney, our analysis and conclusion stay the same. We never promise a value.

What Our Legal Dispute Appraisals Cover

  • Co-owner and partnership disputes over a buyout or sale
  • Partition matters where jointly owned property must be divided or sold
  • Litigation support for attorneys who need a documented value
  • Disputes over a property taken or affected by a public project, where a value opinion is needed
  • Retrospective values as of a specific past date, when an attorney requests it

Working With Attorneys

Tell us the effective date, intended use, and who will rely on the report, and we will scope the assignment to fit. If questions come up after delivery, we can explain how we reached our conclusion.

Our Process

  1. Confirm the purpose, effective date, and who will rely on the report.
  2. Schedule an inspection and coordinate access among the parties if needed.
  3. Research comparable sales and market conditions.
  4. Deliver a written report, usually within 5 business days of the inspection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you appraise a property as of a past date? Yes. We can prepare a retrospective appraisal as of the date your attorney specifies.

Can both sides use the same appraisal? Yes. Some parties agree on one neutral appraiser to save cost and reduce conflict.

Will you favor the party who hired you? No. Our appraisals are impartial and USPAP-compliant, no matter who orders them.

Schedule a Legal Dispute Appraisal

Call 240-731-7900 or email scott@lambrealtyservicesMD.com for a confidential quote.