Business Details
33 Years
experience
Trusted Property Tax Litigation Services in Edison, NJ
Zipp & Tannenbaum, LLC is a group of skilled attorneys with over 25 years of tax experience dealing with every aspect of real property taxation. Our core philosophy is to work closely with our clients to develop a strategy best suited to manage a property's real estate taxes. Over the years, we have successfully achieved outstanding results for our clients through our deep understanding of tax law and valuation principles.Our firm's strength lies in its relationships with the assessing community, unique experience in property valuation, and extensive knowledge of New Jersey and Pennsylvania tax law. We combine legal expertise with real estate valuation backgrounds to provide clients with a distinct advantage in tax appeals and litigation.
Services
Property Tax Litigation
Property Tax Exemptions
Commercial Real Estate
Redevelopment Agreements
Condemnation Litigation
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of specialized experience in real property taxation.
- Our team maintains strong relationships with local assessing communities.
- We combine legal expertise with professional real estate valuation backgrounds.
- Our attorneys hold prestigious designations like MAI and SRA.
- We focus exclusively on property tax solutions and related litigation.
What people say
Great job
Wonderful and personable nature
Rare ability to negotiate
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Outstanding results
Services
Property Tax Litigation
We represent property owners in tax litigation to challenge excessive assessments. Our team combines legal expertise with valuation knowledge to reduce liabilities. Clients benefit from our 25+ years of success in New Jersey and Pennsylvania courts.
Property Tax Exemptions
Our firm specializes in securing tax exemptions for qualifying properties. We leverage deep knowledge of state laws to identify opportunities. Clients receive tailored strategies to minimize obligations while maintaining compliance.
Commercial Real Estate
We handle all phases of commercial real estate transactions and tax management. Services include due diligence, valuation analysis, and tax implication assessments. Our experience spans industrial, retail, and healthcare properties across two states.
Redevelopment Agreements
We guide clients through redevelopment plan creation and PILOT negotiations. Our team manages qualification studies, agreement drafting, and financial arrangements. Clients gain structured solutions for tax abatement programs.
Condemnation Litigation
We defend property owners facing condemnation actions. Our services include challenging acquisition rights and maximizing compensation. Clients benefit from aggressive representation backed by decades of litigation experience.
People
Peter J. Zipp
Senior Partner
Founder of Zipp & Tannenbaum with 25+ years in property tax law. Holds MAI, SRA, and CRE designations. Specializes in tax appeals and redevelopment law.
Paul Tannenbaum
Attorney at Law
Represents taxpayers in NJ and PA with commercial, industrial, and healthcare property cases. Focuses on valuation and tax compliance strategies.
Joseph G. Buro
Attorney at Law
Graduated with High Honors from Rutgers Law School. Specializes in real property litigation and tax exemption cases.
Cheryl Tennant Humes
Attorney at Law
Summa cum laude graduate with expertise in property tax consulting and due diligence for real estate transactions.
Megan E. Sassaman
Attorney at Law
Handles civil litigation for property taxation, eminent domain, and valuation issues. Provides strategic counsel to public and private clients.
Questions
What areas do you specialize in?
We focus on property tax litigation, exemptions, commercial real estate, redevelopment agreements, and condemnation cases in NJ and PA.
How do you reduce property taxes?
We combine legal expertise with valuation analysis to challenge assessments and negotiate exemptions tailored to your property's specifics.
What experience do you have?
Our team has 25+ years of experience with over $1 billion in assessed value reductions across commercial, industrial, and healthcare properties.
Do you handle out-of-state cases?
Yes, we represent clients in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania with cross-state property tax compliance and litigation.
How are fees structured?
We offer complimentary initial assessments and work on a contingency basis for tax appeal cases to align with client success.
