Live Webinar: Navigating the Cook County Property Tax Appeal Process

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Duration: 1 hour

CE Credits: 1

Brush up on the basics and dive deeper into the world of property tax appeals from a community association perspective! This session, hosted by Timothy Jacobs with Kovitz, Shifrin, Nesbit, will provide a brief overview of the basics of property tax appeals in Cook County, then will shift focus to walk through the various levels of appeal, timelines, strategies, and the changing (and sometimes challenging) political environment. With the 2024 triennial reassessment upon us for the City of Chicago, this a great opportunity for both seasoned and experienced managers to broaden their knowledge on the property tax appeal process to guide their clients with confidence!

Timothy Jacobs

Principal Attorney

KSN

Timothy Jacobs concentrates his practice in the area of property tax assessment appeals. Since becoming a member of the Illinois bar in 2005, Tim’s efforts have substantially lowered his clients’ respective property tax burdens.

While his current practice focuses primarily on the representation of condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations, Timothy has also effectively advocated on behalf of commercial, industrial, and apartment building owners. Amidst an extremely daunting Illinois property tax appeal process, Timothy’s efforts have substantially lowered their respective property tax burdens.

Timothy prides himself on guiding his clients through constant substantive and procedural rule changes and explaining the complexities of the assessment appeal process in simple and understandable language. For nearly a decade, he has spoken to both professional groups and community organizations regarding the benefits of aggressively appealing tax assessments.

Eric Ruby

Regional Director

FirstService Residential

As a seasoned professional with 18 years of experience in property management and condominium administration, Eric Ruby serves as a Regional Director for FirstService Residential, a leading community association management firm committed to excellence in service and community development.

With a deep understanding of both the residential market and the unique needs of property owners, Eric is dedicated to fostering strong client relationships and implementing innovative solutions to maximize property value and resident satisfaction. Leveraging a strategic approach to management, Eric works closely with property managers and staff to develop and execute tailored plans that align with each community's goals and objectives.

Eric is known for his hands-on leadership style, empowering teams to achieve peak performance while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Their commitment to excellence is reflected in their ability to consistently exceed client expectations and drive growth within their region.

Prior to joining FirstService Residential, Eric held key leadership positions within the property management industry, where he honed his skills in operations management, financial analysis, and business development.