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A Leading Source For Tax Appeals And Condemnation Work

Based in Stamford, Connecticut, Cacace, Tusch & Santagata is recognized as one of the leading sources of representation for property valuation in the state of Connecticut. Our Attorneys have been litigating real estate tax appeals and condemnation appeals for over 30 years, and our firm is trusted by property owners throughout Connecticut for its ability to successfully pursue valuation disputes.

We regularly represent clients before municipal tax assessors, boards of assessment appeal and in the superior court to appeal property tax assessments.

Addressing Overassessed Property Concerning Municipal Real Estate Taxes

If the value of your commercial or residential property has been overassessed by your municipality, our skilled attorneys can help you challenge the assessment. We can first file an appeal with the local Board of Assessment Appeals, seeking a determination that the newly assessed value is too high. If the Board fails to order an assessment reduction, we can appeal its decision to the Connecticut Superior Court. Our attorneys can help you navigate this multistep process while adhering to the strict deadlines for filing appeals.

See our Ask Super Lawyers Answer page for more information on appealing real estate tax assessments in Connecticut.

The vast majority of our tax appeals and valuation cases are resolved by way of settlement prior to judgment. However, we aggressively try cases to a conclusion when that is necessary to pursue our clients’ best interests.

Resolving Disputes Over The Value Of Real Estate, Business Or Estate

Property valuation often comes to the forefront during business disputes, estate disputes, condemnations and eminent domain takings. Property valuation can also be essential to the pursuit or defense of a foreclosure. Often the equitable distribution of an estate in a divorce or a probate dispute depends on the valuation of the disputed property. Commercial disputes can arise involving privately held businesses that are subject to conflicting opinions on valuation. Our attorneys work closely with valuation experts, including appraisers, most of whom have the MAI (Member of the Appraisal Institute) designation. Our knowledge of Connecticut’s appraisal community connects us to a network of highly qualified experts to call upon when a property valuation case arises.

Our attorneys regularly advise clients on issues related to property taxes and appear before local boards of assessment appeals, as well as Connecticut courts, to handle the following matters:

  • Tax appeals
  • Tax valuation
  • Condemnation
  • Foreclosures
  • Commercial lease litigation
  • Eminent domain
  • House values
  • Estate valuation
  • Commercial determination of fair market values
  • Property taxes
  • Personal property tax audits
  • Business valuation

Put Our Knowledge To Work For You

Regardless of the context in which your property valuation issue arises, in order to achieve the most favorable result, the dispute should be evaluated and handled by counsel with a thorough knowledge of the different techniques for property valuation and how best to apply that valuation to the applicable law.

Cacace, Tusch & Santagata has the knowledge to provide you with the most effective representation in your property tax appeal, valuation dispute or condemnation matter. Contact us online or call 203-327-2000 today.