Help! When to call an appraiser

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Abstract: Attorneys may wonder when during the litigation process to contact an expert witness. Some may even hope to achieve an out-of-court settlement without calling in outside expertise. But delaying an appraisal may prove more costly in the long run. Most valuators agree that it’s never too early to contact them if there’s a chance litigants will disagree about the value of a business interest. This brief article explains why contacting an appraiser early and often will benefit a case’s outcome.