LAH Group
- Port Orange, Florida
- 35 Years Experience
- International
- Small
- Expert Witness
- PhD, MCMEA, BCA, SBA · Verify
Large Loss and High Risk appraiser specializing in aviation, marine, and commercial equipment valuations.
About
LAH Group is based in Port Orange, Florida, and is led by Dr. L.A. Higley, who holds the designations PhD, MCMEA, BCA, and SBA through NEBB. With 35 years of experience as a Large Loss and High Risk Appraiser, Dr. Higley combines aviation maintenance expertise, commercial property appraisal credentials, and advanced business education to serve domestic and international clients.
Services & Specializations
LAH Group provides appraisals for aviation equipment, marine vessels, rail equipment, commercial trucking and transportation assets, emergency medical equipment, hospital and surgical equipment, and general commercial property. The firm is USPAP-endorsed and authorized by the FAA to maintain, overhaul, and inspect aviation power plants and mechanical equipment.
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Full Bio
Dr. L.A. Higley is the principal appraiser for LAH Group in Port Orange, Florida. With 35 years of experience as a Large Loss and High Risk Appraiser and Adjuster, he has developed specialized expertise in aviation, marine, rail, and commercial transportation equipment valuations. Dr. Higley holds dual PhDs in Information Technology and Behavioral Health Sciences, an MBA in International Business and Finance, and is certified by the FAA as a Master Aviation Maintenance Technician and Instructor. He is also a Commercial Real Estate Broker and Certified Large Loss Commercial Property Adjuster. Dr. Higley’s background includes extensive experience as a Boeing 767 and Airbus A330 international airline pilot, emergency air ambulance operator, and commercial building inspector. His expertise extends to medical equipment, surgical equipment, and specialized transport vehicles. He has testified as an expert witness in both civil and criminal matters and is a member of the American Bar Association and the Lawyer/Pilot Bar Association.
Notable Engagements
Currently assigned a three-year contract to inspect and appraise Large Loss commercial property and equipment ($75M+) throughout Florida for a major international insurance concern. Has conducted appraisal business in 76 countries worldwide.
Credentials & Verification
Credentials held by L.A. Higley, each independently verifiable:
- VerifyPhD MCMEA BCA SBAIssued by NEBB Institute