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Tax Certiorari & Condemnation

Working to reduce our clients’ property tax burdens.

Farrell Fritz handles all aspects of real property taxation on behalf of developers, owners and tenants of commercial and residential property in New York. The firm’s team of property tax attorneys has been involved in the trial, litigation, and administrative disposition of real estate tax cases, yielding millions of dollars in refunds and savings.

We’ve successfully represented a diverse array of clients—from the largest commercial-industrial complex on Long Island to private golf clubs, regional shopping malls, and a local residence renovated to accommodate the needs of a disabled child. Working closely with the firm’s real estate, land use, and environmental lawyers, our property tax attorneys develop innovative strategies to succeed in lowering our clients’ property taxes.

Condemnation

Eminent domain or “condemnation” is probably the most powerful right of government, enabling it to take away private property perceived to be necessary for the public good. We represent landowners in matters involving the total or partial taking of property.

Professionals

Michael P. Guerriero

Partner
Uniondale

Ryan C. Hild

Partner
Uniondale

Willets S. Meyer

Partner
Uniondale

Nancy DeBiasi

Associate
Uniondale

Arthur K. Feldman

Retired Partner
Uniondale

Articles & Advisories

Nassau County Commercial Real Property Tax Alert

Annual Survey of Income and Expenses – ASIE-2023 Pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code, Section 6-30, the Nassau County…

February 12, 2024

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Real Property Taxation of Solar and Wind Energy Systems in New York State

In 2019, the NYS Legislature enacted the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (“CLCPA”), which requires the State to rapidly…

September 07, 2023

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Nassau County Commercial Real Property Tax Alert

Annual Survey of Income and Expenses – ASIE-2022 Pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code, Section 6-30, the Nassau County…

March 02, 2023

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Long Island Real Property Tax Alert

Nassau County Assessment Grievance Filing Deadline Extended to April 3, 2023. The last day to file a grievance to protest…

February 28, 2023

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Court of Appeals Sets the Record Straight For Commercial Tenants in DCH Auto V. Town of Mamaroneck

On June 16, 2022, the Court of Appeals issued its decision in Matter of DCH Auto v. Town of Mamaroneck…

September 08, 2022

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Real Property Tax Alert

Commercial Phase-ins Any commercial assessment increase not related to new construction must be phased in over the next 5 years…

September 07, 2022

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Nassau County Commercial Real Property Tax Alert

Annual Survey of Income and Expenses – ASIE-2021 Pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code, Section 6-30, the Nassau County…

March 08, 2022

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Long Island Real Property Tax Alert

Nassau County Assessment Grievance Filing Deadline Extended to April 30, 2022. The last day to file a grievance to protest…

February 10, 2022

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Long Island Real Property Tax Alert

Pandemic Related Changes to the Property Tax System Have Been or Will Be Restored Last year, grievance filing deadlines and…

September 01, 2021

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COVID-19 IMPACT: Long Island Real Property Tax Alert

Real Property Tax Payment Deadline – Nassau County General Tax Deadline has been extended to March 12. Governor Cuomo has…

February 03, 2021

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News

Ryan C. Hild Recognized in Long Island Business News 2023 Who’s Who in Real Property and Tax Certiorari Law

Ryan C. Hild, Partner in the Tax Certiorari & Condemnation practice group, was recently named in Long Island Business News…

July 13, 2023

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People on the Move: Ryan C. Hild, Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Ryan C. Hild has joined Farrell Fritz as a Partner in its Tax Certiorari & Condemnation Group. After spending sixteen…

December 12, 2022

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Who’s Who in Tax Certiorari Law – Michael P. Guerriero

Michael P. Guerriero is a partner at Farrell Fritz, P.C. in Uniondale. Guerriero has extensive experience in the specialized field…

June 03, 2022

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What Is Condemnation in Real Estate?

Usually, property owners will have some indication in advance that their property is identified for condemnation. “There’s going to be some warning…

February 25, 2022

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Who’s Who in Real Property & Tax Certiorari Law – Arthur K. Feldman

Arthur K. Feldman is a partner in the tax certiorari department of Farrell Fritz, P.C., a law firm headquartered in…

June 04, 2019

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Who’s Who in Real Property & Tax Certiorari Law – Willets S. Meyer

Willets S. Meyer is a partner at Farrell Fritz, P. C. in Uniondale. Meyer concentrates his practice in real estate…

July 09, 2018

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Who’s Who in Real Property & Certiorari Law – Willets S. Meyer

Willets S. Meyer is a partner in the tax certiorari practice group at Farrell Fritz, P.C. in Uniondale. Meyer concentrates…

June 20, 2016

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Who’s Who in Real Property Certioriari Law – Willets S. Meyer

June 10, 2014

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Press Releases

Farrell Fritz Welcomes Nancy DeBiasi to Growing Tax Certiorari Practice

Farrell Fritz is pleased to welcome Nancy DeBiasi to its Uniondale office as an associate in the tax certiorari group.…

April 05, 2023

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Ryan C. Hild Joins Farrell Fritz’s Tax Certiorari Group as Partner

Farrell Fritz is pleased to welcome Ryan C. Hild to its Uniondale office as a partner in the tax certiorari…

November 14, 2022

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Michael P. Guerriero Joins Farrell Fritz’s Tax Certiorari Department as Partner

Farrell Fritz is pleased to welcome Michael P. Guerriero to its Uniondale office as a partner in the tax certiorari…

February 14, 2022

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Farrell Fritz Welcomes Jon N. Santemma to the Firm as Tax Certiorari Counsel

Farrell Fritz is pleased to welcome Laurel Hollow, NY resident, Jon N. Santemma, as counsel in eminent domain, tax certiorari…

November 30, 2012

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Farrell Fritz Participates in New Long Island Real Estate Group “LIREG@Work” Program

October 15, 2009

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Nina Petraro Appointed Co-Chair of Action Long Island’s Housing & Development Task Force

Nina Petraro, an associate in Farrell Fritz’s land use & municipal and tax certiorari departments, has recently been appointed co-chair…

June 26, 2009

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Farrell Fritz Associates to Receive Huntington CofC’s Celebrate LI’s Young Professionals Recognition Award

March 05, 2009

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Nina Petraro Installed as Board Member of Friends of Bridge, Inc.

January 14, 2009

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Arthur K. Feldman Appointed to Literacy Nassau’s Board of Directors

September 02, 2008

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"Rising Taxes + Falling Market = Trouble"

March 21, 2008

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Pro Bono

Keeping L.I. Green while Saving Sustainable Long Island Some Green

Sustainable Long Island is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1996 by a diverse group of stakeholders in the Long Island…

August 15, 2011

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Helping Queens Reach its Full Potential

The Flushing Willets Point Corona Development Corporation is an organization comprised of private and public sector stakeholders that seeks to…

August 10, 2011

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Giving Hope to a Church with a Major Tax Dilemma

The Long Island Community Fellowship is a Christian church that welcomes the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community of Long…

July 13, 2011

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Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation

LIAF began in 1988 in typical grass-roots fashion. Five women, each of whom had a parent or grandparent with Alzheimer’s…

January 01, 2010

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