Kevin Clyne

2 weeks ago | law.com | David Wilkes |Kevin Clyne

Tax certiorari lawyers often begin their presentation to the assessor with some version of the phrase, “all that glitters is not gold.” This reflects what most owners know: the economic reality is that filling square feet always comes at a price, sometimes so high that little or nothing is left as a return on the investment.

Jan 7, 2025 | law.com | Kevin Clyne |David Wilkes

David Wilkes, left, and Kevin Clyne, right, with Cullen and Dykman. Courtesy photos News The authors write "Commercial investors in real estate value predictability. New York is a notoriously challenging environment for development, where the entitlement process and taxes are the most common culprits.

Nov 12, 2024 | law.com | David Wilkes |Kevin Clyne

One of the most familiar phrases in property tax case law is “welcome stranger.” Homeowners and commercial owners alike may encounter the practice, and it is especially prevalent throughout New York State despite an enormous volume of case law that has found tax assessors culpable.