Established in 1896, American Appraisal Associates is an independent, full-service valuation consulting firm. It provides valuation-consulting services to clients such as government agencies, health care providers, petrochemical manufacturers, telecommunications firms and financial institutions. The firm s employees are trained and qualified to assess valuations on land, buildings, machinery and equipment, financial advisory services and intangible assets. The firm also offers services such as real estate advice, litigation support, insurance placement, tax consultation, joint venture advice, cost studies, feasibility studies and environmental audits. American Appraisal Associates is headquartered in Milwaukee. It also maintains more than 50 branch offices throughout the world.