Trusted Real Estate Expertise for Legal Disputes and Complex Projects

Real Estate Project Management & Expert Witness Consulting

At DeVore Consulting:
We help small businesses expand their facilities.
We help attorneys win real estate cases.

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Qualifications

Your trusted strategic partner

Delivering unmatched expertise across complex legal and business landscapes

MBA in Real Estate Finance

Proven expertise built through decades of strategic problem solving

Licensed Architect

Trusted advisor for complex legal and development challenges

20+ Years Experience

Recognized industry leader with comprehensive professional credentials

1,000+ units delivered

National practice serving attorneys and business owners nationwide

Accolades

Proven leadership in delivering complex, high-stakes projects.

Nathan Sampson

Principal
Behal Sampson Deitz
Working alongside Jay on numerous projects over the years, including Idyll Reserve, has given me a front-row seat to how he leads complex projects: with financial rigor, thoughtful decision-making, and a real ability to adapt without losing strategic focus. He knew when to take the long view and when to make the hard calls. As a partner, I always felt fully informed, aligned, and confident in the direction we were heading.

Jonathan Barnes

Founder
Jonathan Barnes Architecture and Design
Jay is a rare kind of developer, clear on vision, sharp with the numbers, and genuinely collaborative throughout the process. He balanced design ambition with financial discipline and kept the project moving through every challenge. One of the most well-run developments I've been part of.

Todd Moroz

COO
Kaufman Development
Jay played a central role in the successful delivery of 250 High, a complex mixed-use project in the heart of downtown Columbus. He brought clarity to both the financial management and design aspects of the project. Jay kept teams aligned and consistently identified issues before they turned into financial or schedule issues. His ability to navigate the competing demands of residential and commercial tenants, as well as civic stakeholders, allowed the project to deliver on-time and to a high standard.
Litigation

Expert witness services for complex legal challenges

The reliable expert witness who strengthens your case with defensible analysis and trial-ready testimony. Available within 48 hours when timelines are tight.

Credible Under Pressure: Registered Architect with MBA in Real Estate Finance and proven courtroom experience. Our methodology withstands cross-examination.

‍Responsive When It Matters: Available within 48 hours for urgent needs. We understand litigation timelines don't wait for convenience.

‍Clear Communication: Complex real estate issues explained in court-ready terms. Judges and juries understand our analysis because we speak their language, not just industry jargon.

‍Strategic Support: We strengthen your case without adding to your workload. Coordinated expert team approach, seamless integration with your litigation strategy.

Jay DeVore, principal of DeVore Consulting, presenting at a conference on real estate finance and litigation.
Development

Project management for small business success

We guide small business owners through complex development challenges. Our strategic oversight ensures projects move from concept to completion with minimal risk and maximum efficiency.

Protection From Costly Surprises: We catch mistakes before they become expensive problems. Our oversight has saved clients hundreds of thousands in avoided change orders and schedule delays.
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‍Battle-Tested Experience: 20+ years leading complex developments. Hundreds and hundreds of residential units and millions of square feet delivered. We've already made the mistakes so you don't have to.

‍Simplification Without Sacrifice: You focus on your business while we handle construction complexity. Clear communication, no jargon, complete transparency throughout the process.

‍Your Advocate, Not the Contractor's: We work exclusively for you. No conflicts of interest, no hidden markups, no incentive to inflate costs. Independent oversight you can trust.

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