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
Articles & Advisories
COVID-19 Impact: Long Island Real Property Tax Alert
UPDATE: The Nassau County ASIE filing deadline has been extended to June 1, 2020 for Nassau County commercial properties. Original…
March 25, 2020
Real Property Tax Alert
Nassau County Class 4 Commercial Property – Disputed Assessment Fund (“DAF”) Program Continues with 2018/19 bills All Class 4 commercial…
October 01, 2019
Real Property Tax Alert – October 2016
Nassau County Class 4 Commercial Property – Disputed Assessment Fund (“DAF”) Started with October 2016 School Bill All Class 4…
January 30, 2017
Nassau County Commercial Real Property Tax Alert – The New “Disputed Assessment Fund” (Updated May 2016)
Through state legislation, Nassau County has obtained a new law to authorize it to create a disputed assessment fund (DAF).…
October 14, 2016
Who’s Who in Real Property & Certiorari
Arthur K. Feldman was named in Long Island Business News, Who’s Who in Real Property & Certiorari, June 5-11, 2015…
June 19, 2015
Suffolk County, NY 2014 Real Estate Tax Grievance Opportunity
The annual property tax grievance day in Suffolk County is May 20. Protests must be filed between May 1 and May…
May 01, 2014
Real Property Tax Alert – Hurricane Sandy Impact -Important Changes Affecting Nassau County Property
Subsequent to the issuance of our November advisory, on December 11, 2012, the Nassau County Executive announced significant real property…
December 20, 2012
Client Advisory – Real Property Tax Alert: Hurricane Sandy Impact
Hurricane Sandy left behind an indelible mark on Long Island and New York City. Many of us will be dealing…
November 30, 2012
Client Advisory: Annual Survey of Income and Expenses (ASIE-2010)
Nassau County Commercial Real Property Tax Alert Annual Survey of Income and Expenses (ASIE-2010) Recently, you may have received a…
October 06, 2011
Client Advisory: Real Property Tax Alert: Nassau & Suffolk Counties
Beware of Rising Tax Rates Across Long Island, we anticipate property owners will see substantial increases in their tax rates…
August 18, 2011
News
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
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