Land Surveying Consulting & Expert Witness | California 

Authoritative Technical Analysis for Complex Real Estate Litigation

Boundary disputes, easement conflicts, and title discrepancies often require more than just a map—they require a definitive interpretation of land evidence. Golden Gate Surveying provides specialized consulting and Expert Witness services to help legal professionals navigate the technical complexities of land law. We combine decades of field experience with rigorous historical research to provide unbiased, defensible testimony.

Our Litigation Support & Consulting Services

We assist legal teams in building a solid foundation of evidence for mediation, arbitration, or trial:

• Expert Witness Testimony: Clear, professional testimony in court regarding boundary locations, land rights, and surveying standards of care.

• Forensic Deed Research: Deep-dive analysis of historical chains of title, "unwritten" rights, and conflicting land descriptions.

• Exhibit Preparation: Creating high-impact, easy-to-understand visual exhibits and maps for jury presentations.

• Technical Document Review: Analyzing third-party surveys and reports to identify errors, omissions, or inconsistencies.

• Easement & Right-of-Way Analysis: Providing expert opinions on the physical location and extent of recorded or prescriptive easements.

The Advantage of Professional Expertise

In the courtroom, your case is only as strong as your technical foundation. We provide:

1. Objective Analysis: We adhere strictly to the Professional Land Surveyors' Act, providing an unbiased perspective that carries weight with judges and juries.

2. Strategic Insight: We help attorneys understand the "ground truth," allowing for more informed legal strategies.

3. Local Knowledge: Our familiarity with Bay Area records, local ordinances, and historical surveying practices provides a distinct home-field advantage.

Serving the Legal Community Across the Bay Area

We provide consulting services for law firms and property owners throughout the following jurisdictions:

• San Francisco & San Mateo County: Expert support for dense urban boundary disputes in San Francisco and the Peninsula.

• Santa Clara & Alameda County: Consulting on commercial and industrial land conflicts in San Jose and Oakland.

• Contra Costa & Marin County: Analysis for residential and hillside encroachment cases in Walnut Creek and San Rafael.

• Sonoma, Napa, & Solano Counties: Specialized consulting for agricultural, vineyard, and large-acreage disputes in Santa Rosa and Napa.