Forensic estimating,
appraisals, training, and expert witness
for collision repair.
From the first estimate, to training your staff, to expert testimony, Larry Montanez can help at every step of the collision process. With 30+ years of industry experience at every side of the table.
What we offer.
Every claim cited to OEM procedure and P-Page paragraph. Every report defensible.
Post-Repair Inspections
Right To Appraisals
Estimating Training
Accident Reconstruction
Shop Efficiency & SOP
Expert Witness & Testimony
What our happy clients say.
“Larry is the only estimator we'll put in front of an umpire. The reports are airtight and the math is the math.”
“Our PRI saved a $1.2M plaintiff verdict. The depositions were the cleanest we've ever taken.”
“I was told my truck was a total loss. After P&L re-scoped the estimate I got my truck back. That's the whole story.”
In the news.
Recent cases, wins, and write-ups from Larry Montanez and the P&L team.
$48,200 returned after carrier excluded OEM-required structural ops
Invoked Right to Appraisal. Umpire ruled in our favor on 14 of 17 contested items. Carrier paid within 30 days of award.
Improper sectioning, $22k repair non-compliant
3D measurement and weld documentation showed the repair failed structural requirements.
$1.2M plaintiff verdict, upheld on appeal
Pre-trial report, deposition, and trial testimony on inadequate repair scope.
Contact Larry.
Thirty minutes, no obligation. Bring the file you have — estimate, PRI question, or a matter heading toward depositions.
Bring us a file.
We'll bring back receipts.
Thirty minutes, no obligation. Bring an estimate, a PRI question, or a matter heading toward depositions.
- First 30-minute call is free
- Reviews returned in 3–5 business days
- Travel nationwide for PRIs and on-site work
- Civil, criminal, plaintiff & defense
Recent articles.
A working reference for estimators, shops, and counsel. Updated as the procedures change.
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Repair Myths and Misinformation
Why Scanning Still Matters
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