Michael I. Schneck
Managing Member
Michael is the founder and managing member of Schneck Law Group LLC, counseling property owners on property tax appeal issues, including valuation, exemption, abatement, and condemnation. With over 25 years of experience, Michael personally reviews and analyzes each property assessment to determine whether an appeal is warranted and only recommends an appeal where he has determined that there is a strong likelihood of success. Since 1990, Michael has saved his clients more than $100 million in real estate taxes. Michael's practice is limited to Real Estate Tax Appeals.
Litigation Percentage
- 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Certified Legal Specialties
- Certified Public Accountant, Washington, 1983
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey, 1986
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1986
Education
- Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, New York, New York
- J.D. - 1986
- The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
- B.B.A. - 1983
- Major: Accounting
Published Works
- Author: "Learn the Ropes: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Filing Tax Appeals", New Jersey Law Journal, March 16, 1998
- "New Jersey Property Tax Appeals: Avoiding Chapter 91 Pitfalls", New Jersey Real Estate Journal, January 18, 2000
- "Recent Developments in New Jersey Tax Appeals and How They Affect You", New Jersey Real Estate Journal, April 18, 2000
- "Added Assessment: Beware The Hidden Real Estate Taxes", New Jersey Real Estate Journal, October 17, 2000
Representative Cases
- ARP Realty Associates v. Washington Borough, 16 N.J.Tax 281 (Tax Ct. N.J. 1997)
- Rainhold Holding Co. v. Freehold Twp., 15 N.J.Tax 420 (Tax Ct. N.J. 1996)
- Pine Street Management (30 Evergreen Place) v. City of East Orange, 15 N.J.Tax 31 (Tax Ct. N.J. 1995)
- Rutherford Realty Associates v. Borough of Rutherford, 277 N.J.Super. 347 (App. Div. 1994)
- Summerton Shopping Plaza v. Manalapan, 15 N.J.Tax 173 (App. Div. 1994)
- William S. Throckmorton v. Township of Egg Harbor, 267 N.J.Super. 14 (App. Div. 1993)
- Royal Bradley Associates v. Bradley Beach Borough, 252 N.J.Super. 401 (App. Div. 1991)
- Intercare Health Systems, Inc. v. Township of Cedar Grove, 12 N.J.Tax 273 (App. Div. 1991)
- Van Order v. Township of Wyckoff, 22 N.J. Tax 31 (Tax 2005)
- Mega Care, Inc. v. Township of Union, 22 N.J. Tax 604 (App. Div. 2004)
- Lenal Properties, Inc. v. City of Jersey City, 18 N.J. Tax 405 (Tax 1999)
- Lenal Properties, Inc. v. City of Jersey City, 18 N.J. Tax 405 (Tax 1999)
- Lenal Properties, Inc. v. City of Jersey City, aff'd, 18 N.J. Tax 658 (App. Div. 2000)
- Lenal Properties, Inc. v. City of Jersey City, cert. denied, 165 N.J. 488 (2000)
- ARP Realty Associates v. Washington, 16 N.J. Tax 281 (Tax 1997)
- Rainhold Holding Co. v. Township of Freehold, 15 N.J. Tax 420 (Tax 1996)
- Pine Street Management (30 Evergreen Place) v. City of East Orange, 15 N.J. Tax 31 (Tax 1995)
- Pine Street Management (30 Evergreen Place) v. City of East Orange, aff'd, 15 N.J. Tax 688 (App. Div. 1995)
- Pine Street Management Co. v. City of East Orange, 15 N.J. Tax 681 (App. Div. 1995)
- Pine Street Management Co. v. City of East Orange, Cert. Denied, 144 N.J. 172 (1996)
- Rutherford Realty Assocs. v. Borough of Rutherford, 277 N.J. Super. 347 (App. Div. 1994)
- Summerton Shopping Plaza v. Manalapan, 15 N.J. Tax 173 (App. Div. 1994)
- Throckmorton v. Township of Egg Harbor, 267 N.J. Super. 14 (App. Div. 1993)
- Royal Bradley Assocs. v. Bradley Beach, 252 N.J. Super. 401 (App. Div. 1991)
- Intercare Health Systems, Inc. v. Township of Cedar Grove, 11 N.J. Tax 423 (Tax 1990)
- Intercare Health Systems, Inc. v. Township of Cedar Grove, aff'd, 12 N.J. Tax 273 (App. Div. 1991)
- Intercare Health Systems, Inc. v. Township of Cedar Grove, cert. denied, 127 N.J. 558 (1992)
- Towne Oaks at South Bound Brook v. Borough of South Bound Brook, 326 N.J. Super. 99 (App. Div. 1999)
- Towne Oaks at South Bound Brook v. Borough of South Bound Brook, cert. denied, 164 N.J. 188 (2000)
- Harrison Realty Corp. v. Town of Harrison, 16 N.J. Tax 375 (Tax 1997)
- Harrison Realty Corp. v. Town of Harrison, aff'd, 17 N.J. Tax 174 (App. Div. 1997)
- Harrison Realty Corp. v. Town of Harrison, cert. denied, 153 N.J. 213 (1998)
Honors and Awards
- Super Lawyers
- New Jersey Monthly Magazine, 2005 - 2009
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Essex County Bar Association, Member
- New Jersey State Bar Association, Member
