ALLEGHENY COUNTY REAL ESTATE TAX ASSESSMENT APPEALS

Did you receive your Tax Assessment Notice for 2013 yet? Most taxpayers are getting huge increases. There is a great deal of confusion and misinformation.

Right now, you must file a Tax Assessment Appeal by April 2, 2012, or any increase is binding. Although April 2, 2012 is the last day to file the Appeal, you need to contact us as soon as possible, if you want our help.

Our firm has a history of working on behalf of landlords in Allegheny County, and we firmly believe no one should pay more taxes, if at all possible. We are providing representation for Appeals concerning residential and commercial properties, including multi-unit and rental properties. We have arranged for special discounted pricing from appraisers (yes, you should get an appraisal), and for our services.

If you would like to learn more about our Tax Assessment Appeal Program or to see if we can help you with your Appeal, please contact Allison M. Diehl, Esquire. Please provide

your address
type of property
number of units (if applicable)
block and lot (tax parcel identification) number(s) and
your contact information (name, address and phone)

and one of our lawyers will respond.

Since 1933, we at Jones, Gregg, Creehan & Gerace, LLP have been proud to provide our clients with personal attention and outstanding representation in all areas of law. For over 75 years, we have built a reputation for exemplary legal service. With a track record that is almost a century old, we feel confident that we can handle anything that comes our way.

WARNING

MARCELLUS SHALE – BEWARE THE FINE PRINT

The front page of the New York Times on December 2, 2011, contained an expose’ discussing the dangers landowners face when they sign leases that were prepared by gas companies. The gas companies’ leases frequently do not provide protections that the landowners normally expect to have. As the New York Times’ investigation concluded, landowners “are finding out too late what is, and what is not, in the fine print” of the leases. See, http://www.nytime.com/2011/12/02/us/drilling-down-fighting-over-oil-and-gas-well-lease....

We have always been there for the landowners and farmers.

We recently obtained a Fourteen Million Dollar ($14,000,000.00) settlement on their behalf against a large Marcellus Shale company.

Our lawyers have negotiated hundreds of Marcellus Shale gas leases on behalf of landowners over the last few years. In negotiating the leases, we have provided our clients with numerous protections that the gas companies normally fail to include in their printed leases. The only way to be protected and to be aware of “what is, and what is not, in the fine print” is to have a knowledgeable and careful review of any proposed lease.

Please contact David Borkovic, Michael Carr, or Raymond Roberts for assistance.

MARCELLUS SHALE UPDATE

We have identified a specialized approach to Marcellus Shale issues which can provide substantial benefits to landowners by the use of special legal entities. In most cases this will provide the following:

Ø Substantial Reduction on Income Tax

Ø Substantial Reduction on Estate Tax

Ø Continuity of Family Farms

Ø Retirement Savings and Health Benefits for Family Members

We also assist in negotiating or interpreting leases.

Please contact Michael A. Carr or Raymond M. Roberts or call us at 412-261-6400 to learn more or schedule an appointment.

ABOUT US

Jones, Gregg, Creehan & Gerace is dedicated to providing you with the best legal counsel in western Pennsylvania. Our experienced team of attorneys is available to help you in a wide range of legal areas including business law, estate planning, labor law, litigation and employee benefits. The Jones, Gregg, Creehan & Gerace approach is centered on providing the best legal services at reasonable prices. Contact one of our Attorneys and determine how we can help.

MARCELLUS SHALE UPDATE

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