Paul Black brings over 35 years of specialized experience to the courtroom. He is an adjunct professor of real estate currently on the faculty at Florida International University (FIU) and formerly at the University of Miami. He holds a  B.S.and M.B.A. in Finance and attended the Real Estate Institute at New York University. Learn more about Paul Black’s qualifications.

We provide expert testimony for two distinct areas of real estate. These areas include broker issues such as standard of care, F.S. 475, procuring cause and commission disputes. The second area includes the calculation of economic damages due to construction delays and/or defects, lost rental income and insurance defense. Learn more about our calculation of economic damages.

Our firm rigorously calculates economic damages resulting from various setbacks, including construction defects, construction delays, water intrusion and loss of rental income. We rely on established financial methodologies and market data to provide defensible figures. We are also highly experienced in critiquing opposing experts’ calculations. Learn more about our calculation of economic damages.

Yes. We have extensive experience analyzing commission disputes and procuring cause claims. We evaluate the actions of the involved parties against industry norms and administrative codes to determine rightful compensation.

The Broker Standard of Care refers to the legal and ethical obligations real estate professionals owe to their clients. We analyze cases for violations of F.S. 475, the Administrative Code 61J2, and the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) to determine if a salesperson, broker or Realtor committed malpractice or breached their fiduciary duties.

Yes. Professor Black has extensive experience testifying as a real estate expert in both Federal courts such as the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the District Court of Central Florida – Orlando, as well as numerous State Courts across Florida, including Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Orange, and Monroe counties. View a detailed list of our prior expert witness testimony.

Absolutely. Construction delays and defects will result in significant financial losses, including relocation costs and lost rental income. We analyze the economic impact of these events to support your litigation strategy.

Yes, we have built strong relationships with legal professionals throughout Florida and nationwide. We encourage prospective clients to review our l References to see the caliber of law firms that trust our expertise in high-stakes real estate litigation.

Yes. A significant part of our litigation practice involves thoroughly reviewing the methodologies, data and opinions of opposing experts. We identify flaws, inaccuracies, and deviations from industry standards to help legal counsel effectively cross-examine the opposition.

While our main office is located in Miami, Florida, we provide expert witness and litigation consulting services throughout the state. We have testified in State Courts in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, Monroe, St. Lucie, Orange, Polk, Charlotte, Pinellas, and Brevard counties.

Before a case ever reaches trial, we assist attorneys by providing clear, data-driven insights that can be leveraged during negotiations. Having a credible expert assess the economic damages or standard of care issues early on often facilitates favorable settlements.

Our firm operates at the intersection of academic rigor and practical trial experience. As an adjunct professor, Paul Black stays at the forefront of real estate theory while his 35+ years of active litigation consulting ensures his methodologies withstand the intense scrutiny of cross-examination.

To discuss your case, review potential conflicts of interest, and learn how our expertise can assist your litigation strategy, please reach out to us directly. You can contact me at 305.281.1076, by email at paulblackre@gmail.com or through our website’s secure contact form.