Property tax and assessment law is Fisk Kart Katz and Regan’s singular focus. Our experienced staff is committed to advocating our client’s interests and obtaining the lowest property tax assessments possible. Progressive thinking, unparalleled client advocacy and personal service have been a hallmark of the firm since it’s formation over 60 years ago.

History:

Fisk Kart Katz and Regan, Ltd. traces its roots to 1941.  Albert Fisk and Eugene Kart developed a law practice that focused on property tax appeals and assessment law. The cornerstone of their practice then was progressive thinking, client advocacy and personal service, the same holds true today. Over the years the firm distinguished itself as a successful leader in the industry achieving tax reductions and refunds for a wide variety of clients.

In the early 1990’s the firm pioneered the concept of a national affiliation of law firms to serve the ever-increasing needs of corporate clients, national portfolio owners and REITs. Fisk Kart Katz and Regan is a founding member of the American Property Tax Counsel (APTC) and a leader in corporate real estate tax services.

Currently, the firm represents some of the largest property owners in the nation. It manages, advises and consults on a broad array of tax issues and property types. Throughout the firm’s evolution and growth it still remains true to its core purpose of providing unparalleled progressive thinking, client advocacy and personal service in the area of real estate tax appeals and assessment law.

Experience:

Our staff is composed of knowledgeable and dedicated professionals with many years of experience. Our staff of seasoned attorneys, professionals and paralegals draws on their diverse backgrounds and broad experiences in real estate and law to advance arguments and theories overlooked by other practitioners. Many staff members previously worked for the Cook County States Attorney, Cook County Assessor or the Illinois Department of Revenue. Others have experience in the private sector working at leading real estate organizations gaining valuable in-site, knowledge and experience in property ownership, management and brokerage. This collective experience enables our team to evaluate, understand and implement tax saving strategies for any property type.

Our experience extends to every segment of the real estate market, including:

  • Office
  • Industrial
  • Hotel
  • Retail
  • Banks
  • Regional and super regional shopping centers
  • Utilities
  • REITs
  • Seniors Housing
  • Residential Co-ops and condominiums
  • Multi-family residential

 

Advocate:

With a knowledgeable and experienced team, Fisk Kart Katz and Regan provides unparalleled client advocacy. We take our fiduciary role as client advocate seriously. In fact, we only represent clients in tax appeal and assessment law matters. This single minded commitment guaranties or client’s truly superior advocacy at all levels of administrative and judicial appeal.

Leader in Theory/Practice:

As knowledgeable advocates, we develop and advance progressive/cutting edge theories that enable our clients to reduce their assessments and save taxes. Fisk Kart Katz and Regan is a leader in advancing such theories as tangible and intangible personal property, purchase price allocation, and business enterprise value segmentation. Fisk Kart Katz and Regan is not only a practitioner in progressive appeal theories but a leader.

Personal Service:

Just as each property is unique, so too, each client is unique. Fisk Kart Katz and Regan believe that each client is entitled to uncompromising personal service. We strive to anticipate our clients’ needs and accommodate their unique situations.

Local Firm/National Scope:

Although our firm is located in Chicago, our membership in the American Property Tax Counsel (APTC) enables us to represent clients throughout the United States and Canada. In addition to our APTC affiliation, we have attorneys licensed to practice in four states and have advocated on behalf of our clients in hundreds of jurisdictions throughout the nation. Our affiliation with APTC and our unique approach enables our client’s to enjoy superior local advocacy while maintaining a macro level of reporting and communication not available in the market today.

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