Real Estate Taxation, Condemnation, Eminent Domain and Government Matters



Representing clients in both the private and public sectors, Rieff Schramm Kanter & Guttman concentrates its practice on Chicago property tax and property tax cases throughout the state of Illinios, as well as government matters, including:

• Assessment appeal and review
• Condemnation  or Eminent Domain
• Exemption
• Property tax appeals
• Property tax assessments
• Real estate tax assessment
• Real estate taxation
• Tax abatement
• Tax incentives

Our Chicago property tax attorneys represent all types of commercial, industrial, and larger residential properties and developments.  Our experience includes special purpose properties such as:

• Quarry Operations
• Land Fills
• Golf Courses
• Mining facilities
• Oil refineries and pipelines
• Leaseholds
• Air-rights
• Pollution control facilities
• Water utility facilities
• Mineral rights 

We are also directly engaged in obtaining special assessment incentives and tax abatements that encourage industrial, commercial, and multi-residential development or rehabilitation.

Rieff Schramm Kanter & Guttman is committed to obtaining the most favorable property tax assessments allowed by the laws of the state and the policies of the various assessment jurisdictions.

The pursuit of this objective includes:

• Knowledgeable review of property values
• Aggressive advocacy of valuation issues and property tax liens
• Comprehensive understanding of assessment incentives and tax abatement programs to minimize excessive property tax burdens

An accurate tax projection at the time of a property purchase and lease advice from a Chicago property attorney can help decide for or against an investment.  It frequently provides the basis for negotiating a favorable tax proration or pass-through. 

Our firm strives to respond promptly and remain accessible to dispel mysteries surrounding the property tax system.  We help clients produce significant tax savings by discussing:

• Tax preparations in property transfers
• Availability of tax incentives, abatements or exemptions in anticipation of new construction or property renovation
• Tax projections for acquisition and budget planning

We view clients as an essential part of the tax challenge team and the most knowledgeable people regarding their property.  A Chicago property lawyer furnishes clients with a comprehensive assessment and tax analysis to stimulate the kind of attorney/client discussion leading to a thorough understanding of the property, the clients' goals, and the development of successful strategies for challenging assessments.

We thoroughly document, professionally present, and aggressively argue cases before the assessing officials.  While most of our success is achieved at the administrative levels, if necessary, we pursue cases through a Chicago property tax lawsuit in Circuit Court or through other litigation.  Our approach that prepares a case in anticipation of possibly pursuing court action is effective, efficient, and economical for our clients.

Discuss your tax and property concerns with one of our Chicago property tax lawyers. 

Call 312-445-9195 or contact Rieff Schramm Kanter & Guttman online at www.rskglaw.com