EXPERT WITNESS & LITIGATION SUPPORT
Retained expert in commercial real estate disputes involving retail property management, landlord and tenant obligations, CAM reconciliation, and institutional ownership standards. Over 20 years of direct operational experience across institutional retail portfolios.
SCOPE
Retained engagements include document review, opinion formulation, written report preparation, and availability for deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial. All engagements are formally contracted prior to commencement.
SCOPE OF TESTIMONY
Fee schedule provided directly to retaining counsel upon inquiry.
Request a ConsultationPRIOR ENGAGEMENT
Retained by Rutan & Tucker LLP in a commercial property management dispute involving a prominent Southern California lifestyle retail center. Scope included document review, opinion formulation, and availability for deposition, mediation, trial, and arbitration. Engagement formally contracted.
PROCESS
Retaining counsel can expect clear communication and professional handling at every stage, from initial conflict check through resolution.
Counsel contacts Kinerson Group to discuss the matter, confirm no conflicts, and determine whether the scope aligns with available expertise. Conducted by phone or email at no charge.
A formal engagement letter is executed upon retention. Document review, site visits if applicable, and opinion formulation proceed per agreed timelines. Written reports are delivered to retaining counsel in final form.
Available for deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial as required. Testimony is grounded in direct operational experience across institutional retail portfolios.
BACKGROUND
Over 20 years of executive leadership across institutional retail real estate, spanning asset management, property operations, and third-party platform leadership across regional malls, open-air centers, lifestyle centers, and mixed-use retail properties.
Avison Young · 2024–2026
Executive leadership for a national retail portfolio group. Oversaw 21 properties totaling 4.2 million square feet. Directed annual budgets, five-year strategic plans, and platform development across accounting and property operations teams.
CenterCal Properties · 2022–2024
Led third-party property management platform growth and operational execution. Oversaw owned and third-party retail portfolios in California totaling 2.5 million square feet. Maintained institutional investor and JV partner relationships.
Vestar · 2018–2022
Executive leadership for 37 open-air retail properties across California, Nevada, and Washington, over 13 million square feet. Led a team of 29 across seven regional offices. Direct ownership relationships with AEW, UBS, Heitman, PNC, MetLife, Principal, and Barings.
CBRE · 2013–2018
Managed a retail property management portfolio exceeding 2 million square feet across 15 Southern California assets. Clients included AEW Capital Management, USAA, Washington Capital, and Intercontinental Real Estate.
Westfield Corporation · 2005–2013
General manager of Westfield MainPlace, a 1.1 million square foot regional shopping center with over 10 million annual visitors. Previously GM at Westfield Gateway, Lincoln NE, and AGM across multiple Westfield centers.
INDEPENDENCE
Opinions are formed independently based on professional experience and review of available materials. Kinerson Group does not maintain ongoing management or business relationships with parties that would create conflicts. Engagement fees are not contingent on case outcome.
Return to Kinerson GroupFor conflict checks, preliminary case discussions, or to confirm availability, reach out directly. Initial consultations for counsel are conducted at no charge.