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Our Other Services in Chicago, Illinois, Cook County and surrounding counties
What's the Best Path for Your Property
When it comes to commercial property taxes, constantly changing laws can make it difficult to figure out what the best strategy for your property will be. With our 30 years of experience, the Law Office of Frederick R. Dempsey is here to help you understand your situation and make the best choices. See our list of other services below.
Real Estate Tax Sales
Former Owners of Property Lost to Tax Deeds
- Petitions for indemnity against the County Treasurer
Purchasers of a Certificate of Purchase at County Tax Sales
- Due diligence in preparation for filing notices and petitions
- Filing section -22-5 take notice
- Filing a petition for a tax deed
- Filing an application and affidavit for the issuance of a tax deed
- Prove-up court hearings
- Motions attacking the petition for tax deed or orders for the issuance of a tax deed
- Petitions for sale-in-error
Owners of, Lenders on, and Interested Parties to Property Sold for Delinquent Taxes
- Objections to petitions for the issuance of a tax deed
- Petitions to vacate orders of issuance of tax deeds
Delinquent Property Owners
- Defense of actions in debt, filed by the state’s Attorney’s Office
Tax Sale Entrepreneurs
- Investment counseling
- Fees for services can be contingent based or by agreement.
Non-Profit Organizations
- Real estate tax exemption complaints before county Board of Review
- Administrative hearings before the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR)
- Administrative review of IDOR decisions in circuit/appellate courts
- Assessment level and valuation complaints
- General corporate and real estate consultation
- Fundraising counsel
- Fees for services can be contingent based or by agreement.