Larry Lowenthal
Larry Lowenthal based in Gainesville, Florida. 36 years of experience with specialization in Real Estate, Real Estate Expert Witness, Broker.
About
Larry Lowenthal is a licensed real estate broker in Florida, and his expertise in the business goes back decades. He obtained a Florida real estate broker's license in 1978 and since participated in hundreds of closed transactions, serving nearly two thousand customers before exiting general real estate. His extensive involvement with professional organizations, such as his local Board of Realtors, where he chaired the Grievance Committee and later sat on the Professional Standards Committee. Between the two, Larry analyzed hundreds of ethics complaints and requests for arbitration, as well as judging several cases in trial-like sessions. He is also a member of the Association of Real Estate License Law Offices (ARELLO).
Larry is originally from Chicago, where he earned a degree in Economics at the University of Chicago.
Larry has been retained as a consulting and testifying expert witness for dozens of lawsuits involving failed or troubled real estate transactions in fourteen states, as well as some big-number commission and compensation disputes. His testimony has been sought in 23 depositions and six trials (where he is six for six), underscoring his reputation as a reliable and trustworthy expert in the field. Additionally, his contributions to the National Association of Realtors, including initiating efforts to address deceptive MLS practices, demonstrate his commitment to upholding ethical standards within the industry.
Having taught both economics and business writing to evening students at two colleges in south Florida, Larry is an expert presenter, and enjoys explaining his findings to attorneys, judges, and juries.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Lowenthal has actively participated in various community organizations, serving on boards and committees focused on education, advertising, and homeowners' associations. His diverse experiences and involvement in these areas add depth to his perspective and credibility as an expert witness.
Specialties
Work Experience
Retained as an expert for dozens of lawsuits involving failed or troubled real estate transactions in fourteen states, usually involving brokers.
Also many commission disputes.
Testified at 23 depositions and 6 trials.
Was Active member of local South Florida Board of Realtors from 1990 to late 2017.
Past Member, Professional Standards Committee, sitting on ethics and arbitration hearing panels, for South Broward Board of Realtors. Arbitrations decide procuring cause. (8 years)
Past member & Chair, Grievance Committee, examining and analyzing over 250 ethics complaints and arbitration requests as a grand jury might. (Member at least 12 years.)
Initiated effort convincing National Association of Realtors that entering false content in MLS about properties is unethical, resulting in new added Ethics Interpretation "Case #2-19: Deceptive MLS".
Past Member, Professional Standards Forum, Florida Realtors (two years).
Former Member, Government Affairs Committee. (Was asked to chair it, but declined.)
Past Chair, MLS Committee (Multiple Listing Service) & delegate to 11th District MLS committee.
Initiated a revolutionary change to the mapping system which was copied by the entire district.
Past co-vice-chair, Communications Committee.
Former member, Standard Forms Committee, creating forms and contracts for transactions
Nominated for 2007 "Realtor of the Year" award.
Invested hundreds of hours of continuing education covering Florida law, ethics, commercial real estate, relocation issues, commercial leasing, fair housing, and financing.
Past Member, Alumni Schools Committee, interviewed over 100 students seeking admission to U. of Chicago
Former Adjunct Professor, Broward College teaching Business Writing to Continuing-Ed evening students.
Vision Broward, a long-range planning group for Broward County. Member of the Creative Industries Task Force, 2003-2004 and co-chair of the "Image" subcommittee.
Former President and director, Greater Fort Lauderdale Advertising Federation (during my first career).
and winner of its Silver Medal for lifetime contributions to the profession
Past judge for Silver Knight Awards in the music performance category
Past president, VP, director of Rock Creek Homeowners' Association: 10 years, about 2,000 families
Past guest columnist on homeowner association issues, Miami Herald (compensated).
Former Chair of the Cooper City Appearance Board. 4 years.
Former Member, Board of Directors, Better Business Bureau.for Broward County.
Former Member, Superintendent's Committee On Public Education (Broward County Schools).
Former Guest lecturer on creative advertising, Broward College.
Former Community Professor, Nova Southeastern University, teaching Economics to adults in night classes.
Nominated by Judge Mort Abrams (dec.) for Silver Medal, Broward Bar Association
Education
Earned a degree in Economics from the University of Chicago (home town - Go Cubs!) as an Illinois State Scholar.
Completed courses in accounting and statistics in the Graduate School of Business.
Credentials & Licenses
Association of Real Estate License Law Offices (ARELLO)