Practice Area- Real Estate Taxation
For over 25 years, Maher, Brannigan & Heywood, P.C. has limited its practice to real estate taxation matters in Cook County, Illinois. Maher, Brannigan & Heywood, P.C. actively pursues the lowest lawful possible real estate taxes for commercial, industrial, multi-residential, and residential properties. The law firm performs the following services for its clients when pursuing real estate tax relief:
- Reviewing and analyzing the assessment and the property record card for the property.
- Monitoring the assessment and the scheduled reassessment for the property so that a client will be advised when an appeal may be warranted.
- Consulting with MAI and state certified appraisers who are recognized for their expertise in the valuation of real estate for taxation purposes.
- Obtaining the best evidence available and developing arguments for each property to achieve the best possible result.
- Pursuing all lawful remedies available for the client.
Maher, Brannigan & Heywood, P.C. also provides the following services for their clients:
- Identifying potential commercial and industrial tax incentives and representation before local municipalities and the Assessor’s Office to secure implementation and maintenance of incentives.
- Representation of private and not-for-profit owners to achieve tax exemptions or the most favorable tax classification and valuations.
- Complimentary detailed real estate tax projections for budgeting and acquisition purposes.