DANA W. BURWELL, MAI, ASA

Dana W. Burwell, MAI, ASA specializes in high-stakes real estate appraisal and expert witness testimony for federal agencies, with a focus on complex land valuation and legal support in property disputes. As a certified appraiser holding both MAI and ASA designations, the contractor delivers rigorous, defensible appraisals under USPAP standards, particularly for federally held or restricted lands. Their work includes detailed analysis of parcel boundaries, use restrictions, market comparables, and highest and best use determinations for properties under federal jurisdiction, often in support of litigation or acquisition proceedings. The dual expertise in appraisal and legal testimony distinguishes this practitioner as a trusted resource in judicial and administrative hearings involving real property rights. The contractor has delivered services to the Department of the Interior and the Department of Justice, indicating a strong alignment with agencies managing federal lands and enforcing property-related legal matters. For the Interior Department, they conduct appraisals for land acquisitions and resource management, including parcels associated with cultural or recreational uses such as horse stables on protected lands. For the Justice Department, they serve as an expert witness, providing testimony grounded in appraisal methodology to support litigation involving eminent domain, condemnation, or valuation disputes. The primary NAICS classification, 531320, reflects a dedicated focus on real estate appraisal services, with a secondary engagement in 541199 for specialized legal consulting tied to property valuation. This positions the contractor at the intersection of real estate economics and federal legal processes, serving niche markets where technical precision meets judicial scrutiny. The work is inherently project-based, requiring deep familiarity with federal land use policies and appraisal regulations. As an individual practitioner operating under structure 2J, the business is a sole proprietorship with no formal certifications beyond professional designations. Based in Healdsburg, California, the contractor maintains a focused geographic presence in the Western U.S., serving federal clients with localized knowledge of land markets and regulatory frameworks in California and surrounding regions.