My law practice is focused on real estate valuation and related services. My clients are appraisal and valuation firms, appraisal management companies, individual professionals, as well as individual and commercial users of valuation services.
Click the icon to read more about the special areas for which I provide legal services. My practice areas are focused on real estate valuation, mortgage services, and the needs of the firms, companies and individuals who provide or use these services.
I offer live and online courses, as well as free webinars, specifically for real estate appraisers and appraisal firms. Click the icon to learn more.
I've written a book about all kinds of liability issues relating to appraisers and appraisal firms. The topics range from negligence to employee non-competes. It's published by the Appraisal Institute.
I keep track of legislation and regulation in all 50 states in regard to valuation and AMC services. Click the icon to see a small piece of what I do for some clients.
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peter@valuationlegal.com
California State Bar No. 168619
Washington State Bar No. 55884
UC Berkeley, School of Law, JD
UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business, BS
cara@valuationlegal.comCalifornia State Bar No. 167475
UC Berkeley, School of Law, JD
UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business, BS
This webinar already has occurred. Links to the slides and to watch a video recording are below. Thank you, Peter Christensen Free video webinar: “Legal and Risk Issues 2.0 for Real Estate Appraisers Stemming from Read more…
This webinar already has occurred. An updated COVID-19 webinar occurred on April 10, 2020. Links to a recording of the most recent webinar and to the materials presented can be found in a more recent Read more…
Postponed, new date will be rescheduled when immediate COVID-19 matters settle down. Another free webinar for California and Washington appraisers is coming from the Christensen Law Firm. This one is “Engagement Agreements for Litigation Assignments, Just for Read more…
peter@valuationlegal.com
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