Real Property Valuation Litigation

Practice Area

The fair market value of real estate is a crucial issue for both property owners intent on lowering their tax liability and municipalities concerned about the loss of tax revenue. At Harris Beach, we recognize the high stakes in the valuation of real property.

We provide our property owner and municipality clients with knowledgeable and aggressive representation in tax assessment disputes and condemnation proceedings. We also recognize that it is usually beneficial to both sides to resolve these disputes without litigation. We have extensive experience in bringing parties together to work out solutions without a court battle as well as considerable experience in the trial of these cases if settlement cannot be obtained.

Our services include providing our clients with an initial evaluation of the merits of a potential claim and guidance in negotiations to resolve the dispute, help in the selection of appraisers, and offering advice on potential acquisitions and dispositions relating to real property tax issues. In addition, our attorneys speak generally on the issue of real property valuation and we have published articles on the topic. We also provide of counsel services to municipal attorneys.