Animals Appraisal and Valuation Expert Witnesses

Wayne G. Hipsley, BSc, MSc, has over 40 years of educational and practical experience in the business of horses. He currently provides legal expertise on a wide variety of issues pertaining to horses in local, regional, national, international, recreational, and professional settings. Mr. Hipsley's equine related work experience includes serving in many different roles in the horse industry on a domestic and international level. His diverse background provides a wide range of expertise. Litigation Support - Mr. Hipsley offers litigation support services to counsel representing both Plaintiff and Defense. He has reviewed over 50 cases, been deposed 8 times, and has qualified and participated in 6 court testimonies. Areas of Expertise:

Selected Case Histories:

• Personal Injury
• Horse Parentage Qualification Dispute
• Loss of Income
• Intelligent Property and Copyright
• Sale of Horses
• Personal Injury
• Horse Show Disqualification
• Death of Rider
• Defective Tack and Equipment
• Veterinary Care
• Appraisals
• Riding Instructor Provides Improper Supervision
• Mounted Police Caused Injuries
• Misrepresented Horses at Sale
• Sleighing and Driving Accidents

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Molly S. Cobb is an experienced Equine Professional with over 40 years of experience in many aspects of the equine industry and 30 years of teaching experience. Molly has run and managed her own boarding/lesson facility for 26 years. She has developed lesson and camp programs, as well as trained people and horses. Molly is a USDF Bronze and Silver medalist, a Certified Instructor.

Litigation Support - Ms. Cobb Molly provides expert witness services, case analysis and Equine appraisals to help attorneys, insurance professionals, and legal teams better understand the equine factors involved in a case. Her experience allows her to evaluate questions related to accepted equine practices, horse handling, rider instruction, barn management, program structure, risk awareness, and the practical realities of working with horses. This can be especially valuable in cases involving riding accidents, boarding disputes, training disagreements, lesson program concerns, equine business operations, valuation questions, or standards of care.

At trial, Ms. Cobb can explain equine-related issues in a way that is accurate, organized, and understandable to attorneys, judges, juries, and decision-makers. At trial, her testimony can help clarify complex horse-industry details for those who may not have equine experience. Whether the matter involves an accident, dispute, valuation issue, standard of care question, business disagreement, or facility-related concern, Molly’s goal is to provide thoughtful, professional insight that supports a clearer understanding of the equine factors involved.

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The Equine Expert is a renowned equine firm spanning dozens of disciplines and specializations in the Equine Industry by first-class horsemen and women, professional and top amateurs, with hands-on knowledge of the horse world. With a collaborative firm culture and a reputation for unparalleled professionalism and integrity, their hand- picked team of equestrian experts provide expert witness services in a variety of areas such as business, insurance, liability, equine death, sales, valuations, fraud, estates, taxes, and medical  malpractice.

Litigation Support - Bridget R. Brandon and her team at The Equine Expert support defendants and plaintiffs throughout the United States in State and Federal courts by providing expert testimony, consulting services, litigation support, formation of case strategy, quantifying of damages, settlement negotiations, and assisting the legal team to better understand the sensitivity of the issues involved. Specializing in high-stakes, complex matters, they work collaboratively to create appropriate, well-reasoned research and analysis, advice, reports and expert testimony. 

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Henry House has over 20 years of experience providing expertise in Agricultural Science, Management, and Appraisal.  He has worked on over 100 consulting assignments including 50-plus in litigation.  His primary specialty is farm business and rural property.

Mr. House has worked as an Agricultural Economist assisting clients with econometrics problems relating to agriculture, crop losses, lost profits, value disputes concerning rural real property, farm-management issues such as standard of care where a farming accident has occurred. Experienced in sworn testimony.

Bob Kingsbery is a an expert on Livestock Fencing, Livestock Behavior, and Livestock Management. He consults and testifies on cases involving vehicle / livestock collisions, as well as fencing related cases, livestock and horse related injuries, livestock facilities, and all types of livestock fencing and gates.

A lifetime of ranching experience with cattle and horses. Worked for four leading livestock fencing companies. He has written dozens of articles and two books on livestock management & fencing.

Bob Kingsbery has consulted on more than 480 cases and testified more than 125 times in 47 states and Canada.

Tim Couch is an authority on livestock valuations, particularly with regard to cattle.  His expertise also includes cattle ranch operational analysis, profit and loss analysis, reproduction and behavior.

Mr. Couch is an accredited member of the International Society of Livestock Appraisers, and with 30 years of formal appraising, he has provided formal valuations of thousands of cattle, both individually and whole herd. For additional information about this expert, contact him anytime.