What Professionals Say About Working With Mayflower
Trusted by Attorneys, Fiduciaries & Estate Clients
Professionals rely on Mayflower’s appraisal services and expert testimony for thorough documentation, independent valuation, and clear communication. Whether for estate settlement, asset division, insurance coverage, or court proceedings, our reports and testimony are prepared with precision and handled with care.
Below are firsthand accounts from those who’ve trusted us to deliver.
Client Experiences
Extremely knowledgeable, credentialed, and intelligent
Randy Lightfoot of Mayflower Estate Buyers & Consulting was a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend him for fine jewelry appraising. He is extremely knowledgeable, credentialed and intelligent, while being very personable and patient in explaining the appraisal valuation process. His extensive experience in the industry instills confidence in his valuations. He handles the jewelry with extreme care and employs the utmost ethics throughout the appraisal process. As an estates and trusts attorney, I encounter estates where the estate’s jewelry must be appraised by a qualified appraiser. I will highly recommend Randy as the jewelry appraiser for all of my estates where valuations of fine jewelry are required.
JORHEA NAGEL WRIGHT, ESQ. of ARMISTEAD, LEE, RUST & WRIGHT, P.A.
Attorneys at Law
Easy to work with, detail-oriented, and highly knowledgeable
I needed over 30 pieces of foreign jewelry appraised for an Estate. When I met with Randy Lightfoot from Mayflower Estate Buyers & Consulting, he was easy to work with, detail-oriented, and very knowledgeable. In addition, he delivered the appraisal according to the agreed upon timeline. I highly recommend Randy, and I look forward to working with him again.
They did exactly what they said they were going to do
Everyone from Nelson Coleman Jewelers and Mayflower Estate Buyers & Consulting was a professional. They did exactly what they said they were going to do in a timely fashion.
Donald Braden
I am confident that you would be a tremendous asset to any attorney in need of an expert in appraisal methodology and gemology.
I am writing to formally thank you for your work as an expert witness in the case of Maia Magee v. OW Gem Services, LLC Connecticut Superior Court KNL CV23-6061842. It was a pleasure working with you, and I wanted to take the time to commend you for your professionalism, dedication, and exceptional contributions to the case.
Throughout the litigation process, I was particularly impressed by your timely responses, your thorough analysis of the case materials, and your ability to break down complex concepts in gemology and appraisal methodology into clear, understandable terms. Your expertise was indispensable, and your well-prepared exhibits were crucial in clarifying key issues for the court, helping to significantly strengthen my client’s position.
Your attention to detail, objectivity, and commitment to providing accurate, reliable, and comprehensive analyses were evident in every aspect of your work. The exhibits you prepared were not only highly organized and visually effective but also offered an insightful and precise representation of the facts at hand. Your professionalism and ability to maintain a clear and impartial perspective throughout the case were highly valued.
Given your exceptional work in this case, I am confident that you would be a tremendous asset to any attorney in need of an expert in appraisal methodology and gemology. I highly recommend your services to my colleagues and any other attorneys seeking an expert witness with in-depth knowledge, reliability, and professionalism in these areas. It has been a pleasure working with you, and I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate again in the future.
Thank you once again for your excellent support and expertise. Please do not hesitate to reach out if I can be of any assistance in the future.
Frank J. Liberty
The Liberty Law Firm, LLC
Randy is highly responsive, met all deadlines, and maintained the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
I worked with Randy Lightfoot from Mayflower Estate Buyers on a confidential jewelry inspection. Randy demonstrated expansive knowledge of gemology, inspection methodology, and industry standards. His background working for GIA was an invaluable credential in a field without a standardized educational path. See Fed. R. Evid 702.
Randy was able to explain technical details in accessible and understandable terms. Although my matter did not result in Randy’s testimony, I could see him as a great testifying witness given his ability to clearly communicate complex gem treatment and grading guidelines.
Perhaps most importantly, Randy is highly responsive, met all deadlines, and maintained the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
JD Taliaferro
Loeb & Loeb LLP
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