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Larry Lowenthal is a nationally recognized Real Estate Expert Witness who has been retained by dozens of attorneys in several states across America to analyze failed and troubled real estate transactions where questions about a real estate broker's conduct and/or Realtor ethics are an issue. 

  Typical charges address

  • broker malpractice,

  • failure to disclose hidden material facts,

  • the broker's standard of care,

  • broker negligence,

  • broker dishonesty,

  • broker deceptive conduct and false advertising,

  • violations of state licensing statutes,

  • violations of the Realtor Code of Ethics. 

  • procuring cause and commission disputes. 

Larry is also an affiliate member of the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO).  https://www.arello.org/membership/member-list/

Larry is a natural, believable presenter who is 6 for 6 at trial.

"I not only found Mr. Lowenthal to be extremely knowledgeable about all areas pertaining to our matter, but his professional demeanor and plainspoken accessibility was critical in conveying our fact pattern to the jury."
                 D.P., retaining plaintiff's attorney

"His knowledge, coupled with his courtroom presence,
makes Mr. Lowenthal a real threat to the other side."  
                                            S.P., retaining defense attorney

Based in Florida, he is also retained to help with substantial commission or fee disputes, procuring cause claims, and allegations regarding breach of contract by a party in both residential and commercial property transactions.
("Substantial" means commissions from $25,000 to millions of dollars.)

                      "Thanks for your honesty, all your thoughts and
            professional input. You did a great job analyzing
            this without living thru it!"
                          Retaining Realtor/buyer     

Larry is retained either as a testifying expert or a consulting expert when a private opinion is needed. Insurance Defense attorneys retain Larry when their broker clients are unfairly charged, while plaintiffs and their attorneys retain him when charging real estate brokers with unlawful or unethical conduct that falls below the standard of care.  

Larry is not an attorney, but a retired Real Estate Broker with an active license in Florida.  For many years, Larry was a Realtor with well-known firms
(Coldwell Banker, ERA, Realty World, and Century 21), but is now independent.

Since 2003, Larry has helped dozens of plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal cases throughout Florida, and more distant clients involving issues in West Virginia, Michigan, North Dakota, Missouri, Illinois, Ohio, New Mexico, Hawaii, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Connecticut, and Mississippi.

"I think you are the first in Florida to get something through the professional standards process at the National Association of Realtors."   
           C.G., Professional Standards Trainer, Florida Realtors

 1. Are you a buyer or seller considering filing a lawsuit
 against a real estate broker or agent for malpractice?

If you're considering legal action against a real estate broker for malpractice, such as creating false remarks for the MLS or failing to disclose a mold infestation, and upon the advice of your attorney, it's prudent to retain an expert witness. Larry specializes in real estate matters involving brokers, and can provide valuable insights during litigation. Here are some key points to consider:
- Expertise: Real estate brokerage expert witnesses have in-depth knowledge of the industry. Larry can testify on various aspects, including statutory obligations, liability, Realtor ethics, fiduciary duty (if applicable), compliance, and standard of care.
- Areas of Testimony:  Larry can provide testimony related to real estate transactions, broker malpractice, contractual disputes, and agent/broker standards. He can also address issues such as misrepresentation, failure to disclose known but hidden material facts, negligence, fraud, commission disputes, and breach of duty.
- Case-Specific Assistance: An expert witness can help you understand complex real estate concepts, evaluate the broker's actions, and assess whether malpractice or negligence occurred.
As long as the facts and law are on your side, Larry can provide reports, analyses, and a professional opinion to support your case.
- Standard of Care: In malpractice cases, an expert witness can opine on whether the broker adhered to the industry's standard of care. This assessment is crucial in determining whether the broker's actions met acceptable norms.

Retaining an expert witness can significantly strengthen your case by providing objective insights and supporting your claims. "Consult a litigation attorney to help decide if I am the right expert for you. Please note; if I conclude that the subject broker's conduct was acceptable, I will promptly inform you or your attorney."

  2. Are you a real estate broker or agent facing a lawsuit
      charging professional malpractice or negligence?

Almost certainly, you will have to retain an attorney to defend your interests, and unless there is an early settlement, your team will probably need an expert witness to help, because attorneys do not opine upon or argue your state's real estate license law, a broker's standard of care, or Realtor ethics and obligations.

I've been doing just that in several states for over twenty years.

Please contact me for a conflict check. .
 Telephone (352) 372-2135      E-mail: Larry@RealWitness.com

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