Appraisal Express President Bruce Summers first entered the witness box in 1978 and has been called upon for his exhaustive knowledge of automotive evaluations ever since. Cases involved total loss valuations, diminution of value, class action and bad faith lawsuits as well as fair claims practices. Bruce has appeared in many high profile cases in Federal, Superior and Municipal courts all across the country.

Areas of Competence:

• Licensed Insurance Adjuster - License #2B19578, State of California.
• Certified - California Fair Claims Settlement Practices Regulations and familiar with most other states’ regulations.
• Verifiable appraisal and determination of current market value for insurance carriers, attorneys, financial institutions, government regulatory agencies and collectors.
• Claims arbitration to establish current market value of automobiles involved in disputed insurance claims.
• Court appointed umpire. Officiate as neutral arbitrator/umpire in matters related to value and damage disputes.
• Expert witness in court cases related to physical damage insurance claims matters.