As a generalist antique and personal property appraiser Novotny has knowledge and experience with antiques, furniture, decorative and fine art objects, rugs, textiles, glass, ceramics, metal and wood objects and collectibles, etc. He is also familiar with common and depreciating household objects of utilitarian value such as appliances, kitchenware, clothing, ordinary furnishings, electronics and the contents of the garage such as tools and sporting goods. He has studied, collected, dealt in and appraised Asian and Native American objects. Novotny frequently is asked to value properties orally to assist in sales. Call him now Novotny specializes in litigation support and has been retained as an expert witness for over 30 cases and has frequently testified at depositions and trials.