Litigation Support

Expert Witness
Services in
Commercial
Retail Real Estate

Retained expert in commercial real estate disputes involving retail property management, landlord and tenant obligations, CAM reconciliation, and institutional ownership standards. Over 20 years of direct operational experience across institutional portfolios.

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Engagement Detail

Scope & Fee Schedule

Retained engagements include document review, opinion formulation, written report preparation, and availability for deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial. All engagements are formally contracted prior to commencement.

Scope of Testimony
Property Management Standard of Care
Landlord / Tenant Matters
CAM Reconciliation
Lease Administration
Budget & NOI Oversight
Institutional Ownership Expectations
Operational Practices & Procedures
Organizational Structure & Staffing
Prior Engagement
Retained by Rutan & Tucker LLP in a commercial property management dispute involving a prominent Southern California lifestyle retail center. Scope included document review, opinion formulation, and availability for deposition, mediation, trial, and arbitration. Engagement formally contracted.
Fee Schedule

Provided for reference by legal counsel. Consulting rates for non-litigation advisory engagements are quoted separately.

Consulting & Document Review$500 / hour
Report Writing$500 / hour
Deposition$650 / hour
Trial Testimony$800 / hour
Travel$250 / hour
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Process

How Engagements Work

Retaining counsel can expect clear communication and professional handling at every stage — from initial conflict check through resolution.

01
Initial Consultation
Counsel contacts Kinerson Group to discuss the matter, confirm no conflicts, and determine whether the scope aligns with available expertise. Conducted by phone or email at no charge.
02
Engagement & Review
A formal engagement letter is executed upon retention. Document review, site visits if applicable, and opinion formulation proceed per agreed timelines. Written reports are delivered to retaining counsel in final form.
03
Testimony & Resolution
Available for deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial as required. Testimony is grounded in direct operational experience across institutional retail portfolios.

Professional Background

Qualifications

Over 20 years of executive leadership across institutional retail real estate — asset management, property operations, and third-party platform leadership across regional malls, open-air centers, lifestyle centers, and mixed-use retail properties.

Career Summary
Regional Director, US Retail Services
Avison Young — 2024–2026
Executive leadership for a national retail portfolio group. Oversaw 21 properties totaling 4.2 million square feet. Directed annual budgets, five-year strategic plans, and platform development across accounting and property operations teams.
Vice President, Asset Management & Client Services
CenterCal Properties — 2022–2024
Led third-party property management platform growth and operational execution. Oversaw owned and third-party retail portfolios in California totaling 2.5 million square feet. Maintained institutional investor and JV partner relationships.
Vice President of Property Management, Western Region
Vestar — 2018–2022
Executive leadership for 37 open-air retail properties across California, Nevada, and Washington — over 13 million square feet. Led a team of 29 across seven regional offices. Direct ownership relationships with AEW, UBS, Heitman, PNC, MetLife, Principal, and Barings.
Associate Director / Senior Manager
CBRE — 2013–2018
Managed a retail property management portfolio exceeding 2 million square feet across 15 Southern California assets. Clients included AEW Capital Management, USAA, Washington Capital, and Intercontinental Real Estate.
General Manager
Westfield Corporation — 2005–2013
General manager of Westfield MainPlace, a 1.1 million square foot regional shopping center with over 10 million annual visitors. Previously GM at Westfield Gateway, Lincoln NE, and AGM across multiple Westfield centers.
Independence & Objectivity
Opinions are formed independently based on professional experience and review of available materials. Kinerson Group does not maintain ongoing management or business relationships with parties that would create conflicts. Engagement fees are not contingent on case outcome.
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For conflict checks, preliminary case discussions, or to confirm availability — reach out directly. Initial consultations for counsel are conducted at no charge.

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