Bell Anderson & Sanders is affiliated with the Appraisal Institute and specializes in assessing the value or change of value for real estate caused by damage. Its focus is in the fields of environmental contamination, geotechnical, eminent domain, construction defects, crime stigma, external nuisances, conservation issues and natural disasters pertaining to real estate. Real estate damage economics can be very volatile in an area such as Laguna Beach. Apart from local projects, Bell Anderson & Sanders has also responded to disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and the Sept. 11 attacks. Its previous clients include government agencies, insurance companies, property developers and private home owners.