About Us

Meet MLA

Formed in 2025 through the merger of Miller, Long & Associates, Inc. and Vail Appraisal, LLC, MLA Valuation & Advisory unites decades of trusted expertise under one name. Led by Jared Schweitzer, MAI, SRA; Greg Mackey, MAI, AI-GRS; Chris Vail, MAI; and Matt Vail, MLA has become one of the largest and most respected real property valuation firm in the Mid-Atlantic.


Our mission is simple: deliver defensible, data-driven valuation and consultation services that empower clients to make confident, informed decisions. We combine deep regional roots with modern technology and a commitment to accuracy, integrity, and client service.

About Us:

Our Mission Is Simple:

Deliver defensible, data-driven valuation and consultation services

Combine deep regional roots with modern technology

Unwavering commitment to accuracy, integrity, and service

Empower clients to make confident, informed decisions

Every member of our team holds a Virginia Certified General or Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser license, with additional credentials extending into West Virginia. Our appraisers and advisors bring proven expertise across diverse industries, including:

  • Financial Institutions & Developers

  • Property Owners & Public Companies

  • Law Firms & Accounting Firms

  • Estate Planners & Institutional Clients

  • Government Agencies & Departments of Transportation

  • Easement Holders & Utility Companies

This broad experience allows MLA to deliver precise, defensible results in high-stakes matters, from litigation support and complex portfolios to single-asset valuations.

Meet Our Team

  • Jared Schweitzer, MAI, SRA

    Partner

  • Greg Mackey, MAI, AI-GRS

    Partner

  • Chris Vail, MAI

    Partner

  • Matt Vail

    Partner

Our Team

Our firm is built on the strength of our people: seasoned professionals and dedicated associates who uphold the highest standards of accuracy and ethics.

  • Thomas “Tuck” Barlow, MAI, SRA

    Senior Associate

  • Patricia C. Boone, MAI

    Senior Associate

  • M. Kirby Smeltzer, Jr.

    Senior Associate

  • Samuel B. Long, MAI, CRE, SRA

    Senior Associate

  • M. Hanes Feldmann

    Senior Associate

  • H. Luke Higginbotham

    Associate

  • Thomas Allen

    Senior Associate

  • Jack Bailey

    Associate

  • Christian Smith

    Associate

  • Brent Stover

    Associate

  • Jackie Moore

    Office Administrator

  • Janet Ball

    Administrative Assistant

  • Becky Baldwin

    Administrative Assistant

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