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.
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Articles & Advisories
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
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
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
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
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
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
COVID-19 IMPACT: Long Island Real Property Tax Alert
Nassau County Assessment Grievance Filing Deadline Extended to April 30, 2021. The last day to file a grievance to protest…
January 21, 2021
COVID-19 IMPACT: Long Island Real Property Tax Alert
Suffolk Tax Due Date Extension comes too late for most. At the last minute, payment of second half Suffolk County…
June 03, 2020
COVID-19 IMPACT: Long Island Real Property Tax Alert
Suffolk County Adjusted Grievance Filing Deadlines are now set. Each Town in Suffolk County has moved its grievance filing…
May 14, 2020
COVID-19 Impact: Long Island Real Property Tax Alert
Real Property Tax Payment Deadlines – Nassau County Changed to June 1; Suffolk County Currently Unchanged Governor Cuomo has issued…
April 23, 2020
News
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
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
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
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
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
Press Releases
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
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
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
Farrell Fritz Participates in New Long Island Real Estate Group “LIREG@Work” Program
October 15, 2009
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
Farrell Fritz Associates to Receive Huntington CofC’s Celebrate LI’s Young Professionals Recognition Award
March 05, 2009
Nina Petraro Appointed to the Valley Stream Central High School District Business Advisory Council
January 04, 2008
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
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
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
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