But you have to do your job right the first time or you get killed in court. Of course, there are other ways to suffer in court, namely, from the tedium. Being a good witness is about confidence and preparation, added Bill Mundy, of Seattle-based Mundy Associates. You have to communicate your thoughts simply and clearly. Valuation is not well understood and kind of complex, and it's new to a lot of jurors. . . .
Emotions can run high.
You are on the stand directly contradicting the findings of another appraiser. Wilmovsky said you can't let that get to you. Other cases can be huge. Mundy did valuation work for the plaintiffs in the Exxon Valdez trial. With so much at stake, you know you're going to end up in the hot seat.