Herman Katz, LLP, a leading law firm specializing in property valuation litigation, has been recognized as the Company of the Month by the New York Real Estate Journal (NYREJ). Founded in 2005 by esteemed attorneys Jay Herman and Robert Katz, Herman Katz, LLP is celebrated for its expertise in property tax and eminent domain litigation, with a strong reputation for managing even the most unique and complex cases.

Jay Herman and Robert Katz first met in the late 70s while working together at the NYC Law Department, representing the city in tax assessment litigation matters. The founding of the firm was a natural progression, combining Katz’s multi-state consulting practice with Herman’s extensive litigation expertise across Long Island, NYC, and Upstate New York.

Over the years, the firm has expanded significantly, welcoming partners like Andrew Cangemi, Jennifer Hower, Warren Dubitsky, and Jacquelyn Mascetti, all of whom contribute diverse experiences and skill sets. The firm operates out of three offices in Manhattan, Melville and Tarrytown, providing a wide range of legal services to clients across New York State.

NYREJ highlights the firm’s innovative approach to property litigation, stating, “No property type is too unique or difficult for Herman Katz to manage on behalf of their clients.” This versatility is demonstrated through cases such as their successful litigation of a major Times Square commercial condominium, where the firm secured millions in tax relief, and their representation of a former upstate IBM facility, which required intricate trial strategies involving numerous appraisals and expert testimonies.

The article also commends the firm’s proactive stance on ancillary tax issues, noting, “Herman Katz has been actively involved in many matters ancillary to tax assessment and condemnation issues, such as challenges to provisions providing for a financial penalty for the failure to provide income expense statements to a municipality.”

As a trusted advisor to real estate investment trusts (REITs), private equity firms, and institutional investors, Herman Katz, LLP provides comprehensive due diligence services, Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) advisory, and exemption filing support, ensuring that clients make informed decisions in property transactions.

To read the full feature in the New York Real Estate Journal, visit NYREJ.com.