Hello! I'm Dean

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I am senior consultant at The RPC Group, a full-service boutique consulting firm committed to expert representation of their clients. I offer depth and variety of experience in real estate brokerage and the appraisal and valuation of real property. I have established myself as a valuation leader in a wide range of roles, including litigation support, review, and consulting. My valuation of property types 

includes: single-family residential, condominiums, apartments, office, retail, industrial, special-purpose properties and vacant land. I'm also experienced with easement valuation, eminent domain, leased fee and leasehold interests, and market research studies.

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My primary focus over the past 10-15 years has been real estate damage economics and property value diminution. I'm a qualified expert in local, state and federal courts with testimony being 

provided on the wide venue of issues.  For more information, review my full Curriculum Vitae (CV ).

EXPERIENCE

1994-2018

Principal

THE RPC GROUP, LLC

Activities include commercial and residential valuation, brokerage, consulting, expert testimony and litigation support in the area of real estate damages. Managed multiple appraisers in multiple offices. 

1990-1994

Partner

DAWSON & THALHEIMER

Multi-office firm with activities in commercial and residential valuation, brokerage consulting, appraisal review, expert testimony and litigation support. Managed multiple appraisers in Huntington and Charleston offices. 

1986-1990

Principal

DAWSON APPRAISALS

Independent appraiser engaged in valuation, consulting, and appraisal review. Brokerage activities in the Charleston area.

1982-1986

Principal

DAWSON CONTRACTING

Independent contractor engaged in residential construction, repair and remodeling.

EDUCATION

1978-1982

Bachelor's Degree

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY

BS Chemical Engineering

1986-2018

Designation - Licensing

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Successfully completed all courses and experience requirements to qualify for the Appraisal Institute's SRA and AI-RRS designation.  Completed all courses necessary for a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser and a West Viginia Broker's license. All continuing education required for licensure and designation are current. 

Independent coursework includes: Appraisal Principles, Appraisal Procedures, USPAP, Advanced Income Capitalization Advanced Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use, Advanced Concepts & Case Studies, Review Theory, Review Case Studies, Real Estate Damages, Allocating Components in Going Concern, Appraisals Small Hotel/Motel Valuation, Appraisal of Self-Storage Facilities, Report Writing and Case Studies, Sales Comparison Approach, Income Approach, Site Valuation and Cost Approach, Market Analysis Highest and Best Use, Report Writing and Case Studies, Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use, Sales Comparison and Income Approaches, Site Valuation and Cost Approach.

CASES

Sissonville Pipeline Explosion

Dunlap v Wells Fargo Financial

Little Blue Contamination

Freedom Industries Water Contamination

SKILLS

EXPERTISE

APPRAISAL-REVIEW-STUDIES

My core business is preparing regulatory-compliant appraisals for all property types including: commercial, industrial, multi-

family, rural, agricultural, recreational, residential and special use. Appraisal review regarding accuracy and compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Impact, Market, Rent and Highest and Best Use studies.

CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS

I am capable of presenting complex concepts in a clear and persuasive manner. Class action experience includes, mining subsidence, environmental contamination of ground, surface, and sub-surface aquifers, noise, odor and view nuisances,

flooding, ground slippage, energy (gas, electric) transmission corridors, mortgage and consumer fraud. 

LITIGATION SUPPORT

My opinions are thoroughly researched, supportable and objective valuations for litigation support and client strategy development. I am experienced in estate, condemnation, eminent domain, divorce, property tax appeal, bankruptcy, zoning appeals, encroachment, retrospective and prospective valuations, foreclosure, partial interest, stigma, and criminal activities.