Are you lost in the complexities of today's
real estate market?

 

You need a knowledgeable leader to guide you
through the meanders of the real estate turf. 
We Can Help You, We Want to Help You. 

Who we are?

Fisk Kart Katz and Regan, Ltd., founded in 1939, is one of the oldest boutique real estate law firms in Chicago.  The majority of the firm's cases are for large and small corporate clients with multi-jurisdictional property needs. The firm is the Illinois member of American Property Tax Counsel, the national affiliation of property tax attorneys.

What we do?

Fisk Kart Katz and Regan, Ltd. focuses its practice on ad valorem taxation and real estate and construction law. Our services include but are not limited to Assessment Valuation, Assessment Appeals, Property Tax Appeals, Tax Management, Incentive Programs, Acquisitions, Dispositions, Financing, Distressed Assets, Land Use, and more... Through affiliating with American Property Tax Counsel we offer local expertise with national capabilities to major portfolio owners.

How we do it?

We are a leader in theory and practice, we develop and advance progressive theories that enable our clients to maximize their profits and minimize levies. We are advancing theories like tangible and intangible personal property, purchase price allocation, business enterprise value segmentation.

We represent contractors and developers in all aspects of the construction process, emphasizing focused preparation of project bids, contracts, surety bonds and other matters.

April 2012

Fisk Kart Katz & Regan in Forbes

As seen in Forbes Magazine: "In Chicago, nobody has more experience helping businesses make sense of their property tax obligations while minimizing their liabilities than the law  firrm of Fisk Kart Katz and Regan Ltd...." More »

 

Eileen Sergo on Midwest Real Estate's List "Women in Real Estate 2011"

FKKR's very own -Eileen Sergo- was featured on a Midwest Real Estate list "Young Women in Real Estate 2011". The entire FKKR team is very proud of Eileen's achievement, as we saw her talent grow over the past 10 years, she has spent with the firm. See more about Elieen here >>

Property Tax Issue:

CPS Passes A Property Tax Hike

On Wednesday, August 24th, the Chicago Public Schools Board voted on a budget proposal that will affect all property owners in Chicago.  Since the recommended proposals to close the CPS 712 million dollar budget deficit got the Board's final approval, property owners in Chicago will see an increase in their property tax bill next year. According to CPS' estimate, a homeowner with a property valued at $250,000 will see an $84 increase on his/her 2011 tax bill - payable in 2012.Each taxpayer should be aware that a property's assessed value is one component in calculating property taxes... More»

 

Updated August 2011

Cook County Filing Dates

All filing dates for all townships :
Tax year 2011
Tax year 2012

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Updated June 2011

Other Illinois Counties Filing Dates

All filing dates for all townships -
Tax year 2010

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