Rick LaMont served as expert witness in this case involving timberland valuation and county taxation assessments. Thirteen Oregon counties sued the state, arguing that managing donated forestland for "greatest permanent value" required maximizing timber revenue. Based on his analysis, A Linn County jury awarded approximately $1.1 billion in damages in 2019. This ruling was overturned by the state Court of Appeals in 2022 on the grounds of the definition of greatest permanent value. The counties appealed the reversal, but the Oregon Supreme Court denied this appeal in 2026.
Lead timberland valuation expert for creditor Marathon Structured Finance Fund in the Palco bankruptcy. Testified multiple times and presented key evidence in the protracted bankruptcy process. Provided litigation support in the successful reorganization plan by Marathon Structured Finance Fund and Mendocino Redwood.
Models and programs for estimating standing timber volumes and cruising systems.
First PC-based program for timber inventory management.
First PC-based program for harvest scheduling analysis using multiple algorithms.
FORTRAN mainframe program for regional timber supply forecasting. Developed for the U.S. Forest Service RPA planning and the South's Fourth Forest Study.
