Martine White, of Bernards Appraisal Associates is a Senior Certified Appraiser of Antiques & Decorative Arts and Residential Contents with the American Society of Appraisers and the Appraisers Association of America. Ms. White holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of New Hamphshire and has been appraising personal property in the metropolitan area since 1988.

As principal of Bernards Appraisal Associates, in Gladstone, NJ, she and her associates provide comprehensive certified appraisal documents for insurance scheduling, relocation, damage/loss claims, estate planning and tax purposes, as well as prenuptial agreements and marital dissolution. Her clients include not only prominent families of the Somerset Hills, but major banks and trust companies, law firms and insurers such as Chubb, Fireman’s Fund, AIG, Marsh, Allstate and State Farm. Currently, BAA has been selected as the exclusive silver appraisers for the United States branch of Christofle. Martine and her associates specialize in appraising antique furniture, silver, paintings, decorative art and Oriental rugs.

Other notable achievements and associations include:

• Presently the only ASA Senior Accredited Appraiser in Personal Property in Northern New Jersey with 20+ years of experience.
• Qualified expert witness in appraisal related testimony appointed in Morris, Somerset, Essex and Union County.
• Trustee and Program Director for the Somerset Hills Historical Society for seven years, 1993 – 2000.
• Mentor for the Internship Program for Personal Property Appraisers at New York University through the Appraiser Association of America.
• Lecturer and writer on antiques and valuation at colleges, social institutions and specialized publications. Current contributing writer for the Black River Journal.
• Featured appraiser for major antique shows throughout the northeast.
• Featured Appraiser on WMTR “Meet The Expert” Radio Program.
• Featured Key Note Speaker: The NJ Law Institute “Estate Tax Annual Seminar”, New Brunswick.
• Selected Appraiser for Academic Institutions, including Seton Hall University, the Dillon Estate for Princeton University, The Lawrenceville School, Drew University and Centenary College.

Bernards Appraisal Associates, LLC has established an exemplary reputation during the past two decades. BAA appraisals exceed the requirements set by the I.R.S. and the Insurance Industry.