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For over 30 years, Hill Wallack LLP’s Real Estate Tax Appeals Practice Group attorneys have rendered careful counsel to clients in the review and appeal of their real estate tax assessments. Our dedicated attorneys and carefully trained support staff possess a thorough understanding of the most intricate legal issues affecting the taxation of commercial, residential and investment real estate. The Group provides clients with unique insights to enhance the prospects of success for their tax appeals, and the tested experience of the Group ensures the thorough analysis and handling of each client’s potential appeal.

Our experienced attorneys have achieved substantial tax savings for our clients. We represent businesses and individuals in property tax appeals, state tax litigation and real estate transaction planning. We also negotiate tax credit and other incentive packages with state and local governmental entities.

We represent owners of industrial, commercial, investment and residential property including retail, manufacturing, warehouse, office, research and development facilities. We also represent taxpayer tenants and mortgage lenders involved with these types of properties.

Our Real Estate Tax Appeal Practice Group attorneys are careful to file an appeal only when reasonably warranted. They do not risk the consequences of a property valuation increase by inviting a municipality to put a property under a microscope unless there is a compelling argument for property tax relief.

Our law firm does not earn a fee until and unless a recovery is made. The appeal process, while detailed and complex, is designed to minimize the effort of the client.

Property valuation and real estate assessment levies can be complicated. If the taxpayer is not well versed in the concepts and processes applicable to the determination of property value, they often have no way of knowing if the assessment is fair. To fully understand how assessments are calculated requires correctly applying ratios that factor into equalized market values.

As a result, it is important to consult with a lawyer who understands and can accurately gauge the value of your property. Our attorneys will study your property to verify the data on which the taxing jurisdiction is basing an assessment:

• Is the square footage properly calculated? 
• What is the physical condition of the structure? 
• What about any site issues—are there any environmental concerns?
• Does the surrounding area include factors that affect value?
• Is the property marketable?
• Are there any factors that may add a stigma?