Mr. Cook has 25 years full-time appraising and consulting experience and was principal of J. Philip Cook & Associates, Inc. until March 1, 2005 when it was acquired by LECG. He holds a BS and an MBA from the University of Utah. He is licensed in the states of Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, and California. Mr. Cook has taught real estate principles, appraisal and investment, and appraisal standards courses for the University of Utah, the Appraisal Institute, and the Utah Association of Realtors and has served elected office and board appointments for national, regional, state, and professional organizations and government. His specialization is in forensic appraising involving all commercial real estate markets, special-use and recreational properties. He lectures regularly on real estate matters and has given expert testimony in eminent domain, tax, bankruptcy, and civil matters involving real estate damages. |