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:

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Deliver defensible, data-driven valuation and consultation services

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Combine deep regional roots with modern technology

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Unwavering commitment to accuracy, integrity, and service

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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

  • Jack Bailey

    Associate

  • Christian Smith

    Associate

  • Brent Stover

    Associate

  • Jackie Moore

    Office Administrator

  • Becky Baldwin

    Administrative Assistant

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