Expert Witness Services

“…Your knowledge of the trust deed loan brokerage business was very helpful in our trial preparation and I’m sure contributed to our eventual victory.”

Alan Jay Weil
Bushkin, Gaims & Gaines
(SEC v. Universal Financial)
January 23, 1983

“…In fact, the judge, William Masterson, told all counsel in chambers that you were one of the best expert witnesses he’d seen in 29 years as a lawyer and judge. He said that if he were still practicing as a lawyer, he would ask for one of your business cards…”

I. David Small
Law Offices of I. David Small
(Chafin v. A. Sentry Mortgage Corporation)
September 6,1990

“…The case is now settled. I believe it was in large part due to your analysis of the facts of the case which led my opponent to take a more realistic view of his position. Thanks again for your willingness to be a fair and impartial expert witness.”

Ronald S. Smith
Ronald S. Smith, A Law Corporation
(Miller v. Millman)
April 25, 1994

“This settlement and our ability to put — in a deep hole could not have been possible without your expert services.  Obviously I am aware that you testified as an expert, but you are an experts expert.”

Robert C. Baker
Baker, Silberberg, and Keener
(Shlens v. MDI SYSTEMS, ET AL)
June 1, 1998

I’m writing to thank you again for your great work in the Bowers v. Washington Mutual Bank case.  Your willingness to serve as our expert witness on such short notice was incredible.  Your quick study and understanding of the issues was nothing short of brilliant.  I believe that your deposition testimony was instrumental in convincing the other defendants that they had liability in the case, and allowed us to achieve such a great settlement at the mediation.

James D. Hibbard
Bullivant, Houser, Baily PC
June 19, 2007

May 6, 2011

Dear Mr. Rosenthal

I am writing to thank you for your assistance in the prosecution of People v. Michael Owen Devaughn in Riverside Court Case number RIF132760. This case is arguably the most complex real Devaughn
estate fraud prosecution our office has ever prosecuted. Because of your willingness to assist at the early stages of our investigation back in January 2005 our investigator was able to follow the tangled trail of fraud that the defendant left behind in the fraudulent loan transactions you suffered and in the other fraudulent loans the defendant perpetrated on other lenders.

You and your office personnel were always available to assist us in the prosecution of the above entitled case. Because of such assistance, we were able to foil the theft of over $400,000.00 against Stewart Title. Your cooperation with law enforcement in legally providing us with information without unnecessarily requiring a search warrant (a roadblock we often face) ultimately led to the arrest of the defendant in South Carolina. During the trial of this case, we learned that the defendant fled to South Carolina because law enforcement was hot on a trail that your initial assistance set us on.

Your expert testimony helped the jury understand the tangled web of deceit the defendant had masterminded, not only to steal but to avoid detection. The jurors informed me that they relied heavily on your testimony in finding the defendant guilty. Additionally, your office practice of videotaping your loan transactions was helpful in convincing a co-defendant to testify against Michael Devaughn as your videotape helped establish that this co-defendant posed as the person whose identity was used to obtain your loan. Without this videotape recording of this co-defendant, he would not likely have pled at the early stages of the proceedings.

Because of your assistance we were able to successfully prosecute the defendant and obtain a sentence of 31 years and 8 months in the state penitentiary.Thank you for your support as a citizen. In today’s world, our country needs more citizens like you in our war against fraud and crime.

Sincerely,
Paul E. Zellerbach District Attorney
Raymond G. Ramirez Deputy District Attorney

December 2, 2008

Dear Peter Rosenthal;

The Office of the District Attorney commends you for assisting law enforcement by your outstanding cooperation in the above-mentioned criminal case against Mario McCoy. You were helpful and cooperative in the investigation in proving that Mario McCoy was involved in mortgage fraud and identity fraud.

Without your help, I would not have been able to successfully prosecute this man. Without your help, I would not have been able to return title to the rightful owner of the home in question.

Mario McCoy has pied guilty to the felony charges. He was given a 270 day sentence and three years probation. Hopefully he has learned his lesson.

Respectfully yours

Ken W. McCormick
Deputy District Attorney
Real Estate Fraud Unit

April 4, 2001

Re: Active Home Loans
M&M Loan Service

Dear Mr. Rosenthal:

I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for your assistance during our Department’s investigation of the above named companies.

Once our investigation began you came forward and offered background and documentation on specific properties that were involved in our inquiry. Your intuition and knowledge of the type of complex and convoluted transactions involving real property loans was utilized in our effort to bring Disciplinary action against the licensee’s involved. Whenever I contacted you for explanations or information about the loan transactions you offered your expertise willingly and always left your door open in the event I had further questions. Your dedication to ferreting out bad operators and your constant professionalism are a credit to your industry.

On behalf of the Department, I wish to thank you for your valuable assistance in the Active Home Loans and M & M Loan Service cases. This was a shinning-example of what can be done when the industry and the government work together towards the common goal of protecting consumers in the State of California.

Sincerely,
Phillip Ihde
Managing Deputy Commissioner

August 4, 2009

In May 2009, I began investigating a real estate fraud involving the transfer of title and forged documents of a residence in Orange County. During my investigation I met Mr. Rosenthal, the owner of VIP Trust Deed in Glendale California. Mr. Rosenthal was extremely helpful and knowledgeable in real estate fraud and greatly assisted our office with our investigation. The investigation is still open even though it seems the suspect(s) have avoided being located at this time, but we appreciate all the work Mr. Rosenthal has provided our office and has offered his services to us at anytime which we greatly appreciate.

Sincerely,

Don Holford, Investigator
Orange County District Attorney’s Office
Major Fraud Unit

Hi Peter,

On behalf of the Western Resources Team, I want to thank you for your thoughtful consideration in reaching out to Pat Crouch to let her know about the fraudulent transaction we opened. Thanks to you, we were able to avoid a major claim.

Taking time to help others without expecting anything in return is the mark of servant’s heart and it’s sad that it doesn’t happen very often. Unfortunately, the world we live in is only interested in what is going to benefit them. Your approach is indeed refreshing.

Thank you again. May your future be filled with joy, peace and happiness.

The Best,

Ed