Areas of Expertise
Dr. Naama Derman-Frostig is a historical geographer specializing in land research, ownership reconstruction, archival analysis, and expert reports for courts, governmental bodies, public institutions, municipalities, and private clients.
Expert Testimony & Court Reports
Extensive experience preparing expert reports for district, magistrate, and rabbinical courts. Testifying in court, reconstructing ownership history, interpreting historical records, analyzing cadastral materials, and presenting findings in a structured and legally compliant manner.
Historical Land & Property Research
Analysis of historical documents, deeds, purchasing agreements, cadastral maps, kohans, land registry files, aerial photographs and additional archival sources—plus reconstruction of long-term land use and ownership patterns.
Interpretation of Maps & Aerial Imagery
Professional interpretation of historical and modern maps, aerial images, cadastral layers, and geographic sources to determine land use, ownership boundaries and historical changes.
Archival Research in Israel & Abroad
Work with major archival institutions: Zionist Archives, State Archives, municipal archives, Yad Vashem, KKL-JNF archives, and additional collections worldwide.
Legal Support for Law Firms
Expert support for real-estate and litigation firms: collecting historical evidence, analyzing documents, preparing structured findings, drafting claims, and delivering expert legal opinions.