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Your Advocates for Fair Property Taxation
For any commercial property owner in Chicago, real estate taxes represent a significant investment and a major operational expense. At Rieff Schramm Kanter and Guttman LLC, we are a law firm singularly focused on helping you manage and minimize this burden. For more than 30 years, our attorneys have been providing practical, effective legal representation to business property owners across Illinois. If you need to find an attorney who can provide sound advice on property tax, eminent domain, and condemnation issues, you have found your team. Our mission is to make your real estate holdings more valuable and your transactions more profitable. 💰
Reputable, Practical, and Attentive Counsel
We understand that businesses demand value from their legal partners. Our firm has built a stellar reputation over more than two decades by providing reliable advice that reduces costs and boosts profitability. We reject the layered approach of larger firms; when you work with us, you get direct access to an experienced partner who takes a hands-on approach to your case. This individualized attention allows us to craft legal solutions that are precisely tailored to your business goals. When you urgently need a lawyer to challenge an assessment or navigate a government taking, we are here with a free consultation.
A Laser Focus on Real Estate Tax Law
Our practice is concentrated in the areas of real estate taxation, eminent domain, and related governmental matters. This specialization allows us to provide an unparalleled depth of knowledge to our clients, who range from individual property owners and small businesses to developers, banks, and Fortune 500 companies. 🏦
- Tax Lawyers for Property Tax Appeals: We assist clients with property tax appeals based on a variety of circumstances, including lack of uniformity, recent sale price, inaccurate property classification, or vacancy.
- Property Tax Assessments and Settlements: If you believe your commercial property assessment is too high, we will examine it and suggest grounds for a reduction. As skilled negotiators, we also help owners reach favorable settlements on back taxes.
- Tax Incentives and Abatement: We help business owners take full advantage of the tax incentives and abatement programs offered by Cook County to encourage development and restoration.
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation: We represent landowners in condemnation actions, fighting to challenge the seizure or to ensure our clients receive fair market value and compensation for their property.
AV-Preeminent Rated Attorneys at Your Service
Our commitment to professional excellence and ethics has earned three of our attorneys an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest possible rating. We are trusted advocates for businesses in the greater Chicago metro area and throughout Illinois. If you are ready to order an attorney’s help to lower your property taxes and protect your investments, contact Rieff Schramm Kanter and Guttman LLC today. Your bottom line is our priority. 🏆
Specializing In
Property Tax Appeals, Property Tax Assessments, Tax Incentives, Tax Abatement, Eminent Domain, Inverse Condemnation
Address & Location
Located in the heart of Chicago’s central Loop district, close to the city’s legal and administrative center.
Building Location
This is a classic 26-story Class B office building designed by Graven and Mayger. The tower sits directly across the street from the Chicago City Hall and the Cook County Building.
Suite Access
Enter the main lobby from LaSalle Street, pass through security, and take the elevators to the 14th floor to reach Suite 1410.
Parking Details
Offsite public parking is accessible at the nearby 217 West Washington multi-storey garage. Additional paid parking options can be found in several surrounding surface lots and underground garages.
Public Transit
Served by Chicago Transit Authority Route Brown Line (Loop); nearest stop is at Washington/Wells.
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