Equipment Expertise & Expert Witness Testimony for the beverage industry
Supporting Professional Appraisers and Attorneys
Site Inspections · Equipment Inventories · Remaining Useful Life Reports
Why Warner
We've Operated the Equipment We Inspect
With 80+ years combined in wine production, procurement, and facilities, we've bought, placed, and maintained the equipment we document. We screen every engagement for conflicts, and fees never depend on outcome. Experience includes tax litigation and partner disputes. Both principals are ASA Affiliate members.
What We Do
Field Expertise for Appraisers, Testimony for Attorneys
For appraisers, we inspect sites, inventory equipment, and assess condition and remaining useful life in a report you can cite. For attorneys, we testify on the equipment itself. The value conclusion stays with the appraiser.
Meet the Team
Brad Warner, Principal
Brad Warner brings more than five decades in wine production, including nearly 30 years at Robert Mondavi Winery, rising to Vice President of Production. He has purchased, placed, and operated equipment across its full lifecycle and has provided equipment expertise in multiple tax litigation matters.
Lisa Warner, Principal
Lisa Warner brings more than three decades in the beverage industry across equipment procurement, winery operations, facilities, and distribution. At Warner, she manages engagements and prepares the written reports appraisers and attorneys rely on. She completed the 15-hour National USPAP Course in 2026, so her reports fit appraisal workflows.
Brianna Willis, Client Services Manager
Brianna Willis is Warner's primary point of contact for clients, guiding every engagement from first call to final report, including conflict screening. Six years managing business operations at Rutherford Equipment Rental give her real equipment fluency and the responsive follow-through clients count on.
Tell Us About Your Assignment or Case
Call 707-819-3232 or email office@warnerbeverage.com, or send us a note below.