How different attorneys can (and shouldn’t) help auctioneers
In a recent story, we noted attorneys (lawyers) can represent clients as advisors, advocates, negotiators or evaluators. As well, lawyers …
Tag Archives: expert witness
Auctioneers and case law
Auctioneers (along with the public) are regulated by law here in the United States. Where does that law come from? …
Some people just don’t know that they don’t know
I’ve stated a related premise of this story — that most, if not all of us — do not know …
Does auctioneer licensing or membership matter?
Typically my phone rings, and it’s attorney asking if I have a few minutes. In most cases in that initial …
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should
There is a wide world open to auctioneers to do lots of things. Yet, we ask today if just because …
What kind of auctioneer do you want to be?
We all want to be auctioneers who are perceived as honest, having integrity and a reputation of fair dealing, right? …
Conflict of interest for an auctioneer
Our topic today regards if — and when — do auctioneers become involved in situations where they have a conflict …
Auctioneers and the “zero-sum” game
What is a zero-sum game you ask? Generally, in games or life, a zero-sum game means that a gain for …
You have to be willing to be hated?
I receive lots of emails, texts, Facebook messages and phone calls from other auctioneers — almost every day. Maybe we …
Are auctioneers who charge more better?
Auctioneer Bob charges 20% commission and Auctioneer Dave charges 30%. Our question involves if all else is equal, can one …
Customary practice, industry standards and commercial reasonableness …
My phone rings — or I’m otherwise contacted — almost every day from either a seller, bidder/buyer, auctioneer and/or attorney. …
Auction law and absurd results
What is “absurd” in regard to any auction law? What is absurd in regard to any law? Let’s start with …
Lessons after over 30 cases as an auction expert witness
In just under ten years, we have been hired over 30 times as an auction expert witness. Nearly all these …
How competent must auctioneers be?
I am frequently asked as an expert witness how competent an auctioneer (or auctioneers in general) must be. Competency in …
Intent: Direct and circumstantial evidence in auction cases
We have used the word, “intent” many times over the years including most notably the “genuine intent to transfer to …
What if the seller bids first in an absolute auction?
We previously wrote about the somewhat perplexing situation where the seller is bidding first in regard to the “last good …
Auctioneer opinions?
Seemingly everyone has an opinion about almost everything. Best flavor of ice cream? Best movie? Ideal place to vacation? Lots …
Helping auctioneers or the auction industry?
Recently there was some interesting — and quite frankly hurtful — comments made about my expert witness work. To be …
Auction expert witness and standards of proof
As we serve more and more as an expert witness (and consultant) in auction related legal cases around the United …
