Daventry Appraisal Services Daventry Appraisal Services


Our goal is to help you avoid trial by providing a
thorough and well-written report that leads to settlement


  • Damages Expert, Consulting Expert, & Expert Witness

  • Available worldwide to assist both plaintiffs and defendants

  • We have been retained in litigation involving a wide range of matters, from boarding and contract disputes to negligent homicide cases


Services available:
  • Expert witness testimony
  • Agricultural & animal expert consulting
  • Agricultural & animal rebuttal witness
  • Preparation of rebuttal questions
  • Testifying at depositions and trial
  • Review of cases from retaining counsel
  • Review of opposing valuations and appraisals
  • Provide either verbal or written expert opinions
  • Review of testimony and exhibits from witness depositions
  • Explanation to counsel on case merits or lack thereof
  • Pre-trial investigation
  • Evidence research
  • Locating veterinary experts and specialists
  • Accident reconstruction
  • Animal private investigation services



Daventry Appraisal Services provides independent expert consultation and appraisal services for insurance companies, attorneys, and the courts. We assist throughout the litigation process—from discovery through settlement or trial—with objective, well-supported reports that help resolve disputes efficiently and withstand legal scrutiny. Our expertise includes, but is not limited to:

  • Livestock behavior
  • Safety procedures
  • Industry rules and regulations
  • Stable management for show, rental, lesson, and boarding stables
  • Accident analysis and reconstruction
  • Degrees of negligence and its prevention
  • Appropriateness of specific horses and equipment
  • All levels of riding, training, and instruction
  • Buying and selling standards
  • Accident prevention
  • Breeding management
  • Horse show safety and procedures
  • Animal welfare and abuse


Read more about our experience with various species of livestock and animals HERE.



Sample Litigation Experience:


  • Noreen Dempsey v. Blue Ridge Veterinary Associates - canine veterinary malpractice; appraisal, expert opinion & trial testimony (GDC for Loudoun County, Virginia)
  • McEvoy Law LLP - Koi fish valuation dispute; appraisal & expert opinion (California)
  • Hueston Hennigan LLP - livestock & canine valuation dispute; appraisal & expert opinion (California)
  • McEvoy Law LLP - racing pigeons valuation dispute; appraisal & expert opinion (California)
  • Chung v. Marshall - canine ownership & damages dispute; appraisal & expert opinion (California Superior Court)
  • Budow and Noble, P.C. - Jersey cattle valuation dispute; research, appraisal review, and expert opinion (Maryland)
  • Idlekope v. Midwest - canine veterinary malpractice; appraisal & expert opinion (Minnesota)
  • Kramer Shull Reeths LLP - alpaca valuation dispute - appraisals, appraisal review & private investigation (Wisconsin
  • Flying E. Ranche Ltd. v. Attorney General of Canada et al - class action suit; bovine valuation consultant (Ontario Superior Court of Justice)
  • James H. Brown & Associates - negligent homicide involving cattle; deposition review & discovery questions (Alberta)
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Expert witness court testimony or deposition

  $800/day
Travel, lodging, and other reasonable expenses are billed separately and are in addition to our expert witness fees.


Trial, hearing or deposition preparation

  $800 & up


Preparation of rebuttal questions, review of opposing valuations and appraisals, review of testimony and exhibits from witness depositions, pre-trial investigation, evidence research, accident reconstruction.   $650 & up
Contact us directly for a custom quote.


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Payment in full is required before the appraisal process begins. Appraisals involving litigation, divorce, bankruptcy, or requiring completion in less than 10 days must be paid by cash, eTransfer, wire transfer, or through a retainer provided by an attorney or insurance company. Mileage fees may apply. Standard turnaround time for a single-horse appraisal is 10–14 days after receipt of all required information and payment. Rush service (9 days or less) is available for an additional fee.


GST will be added to all listed prices for Canadian residents.
Discounts available for multiple horses.