Kansas Appraiser List

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Public Adjuster/Appriaser/Umpire

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insurance appraiser

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Independent evaluation of each loss regardless of submittals and previous documents. Accurate & realistic assessment of damages specializing in residential and commercial properties. Comprehensive evaluation for all types of first party claims. 3rd party property losses also taken. Cases taken either on a contingency fee or hourly rate.

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Automotive Appraiser and Consultant

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Auto Damage Experts, Inc. representatives have served as Appraisers and Umpires in many "Appraisal Clause" related matters. As a result of our interacting with numerous other Independant Appraisers and Umpires across the country, ADE has developed a well earned and deserved reputation for fairness, expedience and professionalism.

ADE firmly believes the "Appraisal Clause" form of claim resolution can and does provide a rational and prudent solution at a reasonable cost for those parties who participate in a practical and principled manner. We have successfully completed Appraisal Clause activities across the country and we stand ready to assist you.

Auto Damage Experts provides additional Auto Appraisal related services including, but not limited to: Auto Appraisals of Physical Damage, Total-Loss Replacement Auto Appraisals, Auto Appraisals for Diminished Value, IRS Donation Deductions, Bankruptcy, Divorce, Estate Property Settlements, Property Damage Tax Deductions, Estate Liquidation and others.

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I-Car, ASE and many other certifications and lic.

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Appraiser / Umpire / Expert Witness / Estimator

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I have been a licensed adjuster for over 12 years including SIU and Catastrophe work. I have handled all major disasters since 1998. I am an all lines adjuster as well as recognized expert witness. I have handled thousands of residential claims for the carriers and property owners. I personally have handled appraisals in excess of $5mm. I have personally written estimates for commercial property losses in excess of $20mm.

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Fire Fighter I/II/EMT University of Kansas
Associates in Claims
Fraud Claims Law Specialists
Fraud Claims Law Associates
NFIP residential and commercial
Environmental Casualty Certified

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B.A. Construction Management
Certified Xactimate Estimator
Certified Construction Inspector
Over 20 years experience in the Property and Causality Insurance Industry

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Public Adjuster

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Court certified expert in construction and policy language. Licensed General Contractor. Litigation support. I primarily work in LA and FL, but will take claim from anywhere.

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Special Training in Mold Remediation

Wind Load Damage Specialist

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President / CEO

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Mr. Reid’s professional experience in the construction industry includes an extensive background in general contracting, residential and light commercial project management, contract and claims management (negotiations, arbitration and litigation), and all aspects of construction cost consulting and analysis services.

With more than 40 years of experience in all phases of general construction,
Mr. Reid’s projects total in excess of 4 million square feet of residential and light commercial development, and architectural design of more than 200,000 square feet of custom residential and light commercial construction. Projects include design and construction of dormitories, classrooms, commercial kitchens, restaurants, high-tech nightclub, tenant improvement, training centers, motel units, and custom homes.

Mr. Reid’s management background incorporates all phases of the construction process, from pre-construction proposals and value engineering, through project development and execution. Areas of expertise include contract and client management and negotiations, estimating, appraisals, and cost control analysis.

As founder and President of ACS, Inc., Mr. Reid has overseen the design, development, and establishment of a multi-service corporation providing construction damage assessment, estimating, and other services, via the Northridge Earthquake, Laguna Beach and Malibu firestorms, as well as individual losses throughout the western states. Claims settlement support services for commercial and residential losses include technical support and analysis, construction estimating, securing an agreed price, estimate analysis, price research and development, scope determination and reconciliation, insurance appraisal services, expert witness testimony, negotiations, evaluation of progress payments, and code upgrade analysis.

Mr. Reid also has provided independent consulting to construction data publishers including development of base pricing information on labor productivity and material costs for national use by Marshall and Swift in its publications and computer-based estimating and appraisal products.

As an independent consultant, Mr. Reid managed multi-person teams providing construction cost consulting and analysis services to claims adjusters of major carriers via the Oakland Firestorm and Hurricane Iniki. Duties included all tasks as defined in Description of Services section, plus ongoing interface and planning with top-level management.

Special skills included on-going provision of negotiation services and arbitration assistance for carriers and counsel. Technical support regarding construction-related issues was provided to adjusters throughout the adjustment process.

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Education and Professional Affiliations
California General Contractors Class B License No. 309474
California General Contractors Class B Corp. License No 712059; RMO for ACS
California Contractors State Licensing Board: Asbestos Certification
Los Angeles Pierce College, 1967-1969, Architectural Design
Journeyman Carpenter (Union), Certificate, 1972
Professional Member, Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
Fellow of the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute (ACFEI)
Associate, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Member, Defense Research Institute (DRI)
Affiliate Member, Property Loss Research Bureau (PLRB)
Water Damage Restoration Tech, Inst. of Inspection, Cleaning, & Restoration (IICR)
Member, National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA)

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