Outside Counsel Services for Real Property Tax Assessment Review Proceedings

The buyer, a government authority in Albany, NY, seeks an onshore USA organization to provide outside counsel services for real property tax assessment review proceedings. The selected firm must represent the City's interests in tax certiorari matters. Requested scope includes evaluating assessment challenges, advising City officials, negotiating with petitioners, defending proceedings, and handling litigation, trials, and appellate services. The firm must also handle assessment and valuation issues, case evaluation and settlement, communication, case management, coordination with City personnel and consultants, new proceedings, records, work product, and related legal advice. Work performance will occur offsite. The buyer requires a proposal for the budget. The provided source text omits specific evaluation criteria and key dates.