Michael S. Cook, MAI, SRA is the president of Michael S. Cook & Associates, Inc. and he has been actively engaged in real estate valuation and consulting since 1986. Michael has conducted valuations for numerous financial institutions, state and local governments, developers, investors, attorneys, and individuals. Property types analyzed include unimproved land, residential and commercial subdivisions, single-family residences, condominiums, 2-4 family properties, apartment complexes, office buildings, retail facilities, light manufacturing facilities and industrial facilities. Michael is also experienced in valuing undivided interests in real property and provides appraisal review services.

Michael has provided eminent domain valuation services for numerous municipalities and corporations for the acquisition of right-of-way, utility easements and pipeline easements. He has also provided appraisal review services and consulting services to property owners and the attorneys of property owners whose property was being acquired via the eminent domain process.

Michael has been certified and testified as an expert witness in U.S. District Court, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Texas District Court, Collin County Court of Law, and Grayson County Court of Law. Michael has also served as a Special Commissioner in eminent domain proceedings.

Michael has provided valuation services for the Collin Central Appraisal District and testified before the Appraisal Review Boards of the Central Appraisal Districts of Collin County, Grayson County and Dallas County. Additionally, he served as a member of the Appraisal Review Board of the Collin Central Appraisal District in 2007 and 2008.