Real Estate Tax Appeal

Property taxes are a considerable business operating expense. Elevated or unfair property valuations increase tax liabilities and reduce profits and corresponding property values. Often, commercial properties can be over-assessed resulting in excessive and unlawful taxes. Archer’s Real Estate Tax Appeal Group assists clients in monitoring and controlling their tax obligations through sophisticated and strategic representation to reduce and maintain tax liabilities at appropriate amounts. Our attorneys have achieved substantial tax savings for thousands of clients, handling the litigation for all types of commercial, residential, industrial, and special purpose property.

Well-versed in the complexities of property tax laws, we ensure that our clients pay only the amount in property taxes required by law through challenging assessments and identifying other tax-savings opportunities. We help nonprofit clients obtain and retain their tax-exempt status and provide solutions that reduce liabilities to local taxing jurisdictions. We also have extensive experience in negotiating tax exemptions, abatements, and payments in lieu of taxes for qualifying projects.

Our accomplished group of lawyers includes three former state Tax Court Law Clerks, a Pennsylvania state certified general licensed real estate appraiser (commercial and industrial), two former New Jersey Certified Tax Assessors, and four current and former members of the New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on the Tax Court, including the current Vice-Chair of the Committee serving under the Presiding Judge of the Tax Court. 

Consideration of a variety of factors is needed to determine whether a tax appeal is warranted. Prior to filing an assessment appeal, our attorneys undertake a thorough analysis of each matter and formulate a strategy that addresses not only the particular circumstances of each property, but also the objectives and needs of the client. Drawing on our vast experience, we offer clients a complimentary assessment review and a recommendation about whether an appeal is justified. In most cases, contingent fee arrangements are available so no legal fees are due unless we are successful in reducing taxes.