Overview Daniel Sacco, a Director, brings to his practice 35 years of experience, focusing on litigation and real estate matters including commercial real estate tax abatement. He has represented, in tax abatement matters, a diverse group of clients and types of property located in Massachusetts and numerous other states. Examples of recent tax abatements include representation of two owners of Boston office buildings who each received tax refunds and tax savings in excess of $600,000, and the owner of a suburban R&D facility who will receive refunds and tax savings of approximately $700,000. Representative Experience ˇ Represents S. R. Weiner and Associates relating to consultation on real estate tax matters and abatement proceedings for over 50 shopping centers. ˇ Represents Kindred Healthcare regarding real estate tax matters and abatement proceedings for 38 nursing homes. ˇ Represents Sithe Energies, Inc. in regard to negotiating TIF Agreements (Tax Increment Financing) and PILOT Agreements (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) relating to plans to expend more than one billion dollars to construct three new electric power generation plants. ˇ Represents major life insurance company in tax abatement proceedings for its home office which resulted in refunds and tax savings of $700,000. ˇ Represents AvalonBay Communities regarding real estate tax matters and abatement proceedings for its numerous apartment communities. Professional and Community Involvement ˇ Board Member and Former Chair, Massachusetts Easter Seals ˇ Municipal Tax Committee (Former Chair), Boston Bar Association ˇ Institute for Professionals in Taxation ˇ International Association of Assessing Officers ˇ Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers Awards and Recognition ˇ Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Rated AV Preeminent ™ Advisories January 2009
Fiscal Year 2009 Real Estate Tax Abatements |