Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A.

Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A.

Law Firm in Minneapolis, MN

Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A.

Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A.

Law Firm in Minneapolis, MN

Firm Overview

We are the only law firm in Minnesota with five attorneys and a former city assessor devoted exclusively to handling property tax appeals. We file more cases than any other firm, and many of us have more than twenty years experience in handling complex property tax issues. We pride ourselves on long-term relationships with our clients, many of whom have been with us for all or most of the firm's existence.
Our services include: annual review of the assessment, with a recommendation for action; tax forecasting; detailed status reports for clients with multiple properties; and professional representation grounded on solid appraisal and legal reasoning. Most important, we offer a team approach that other providers cannot match.

Areas of Law:
-Real Estate Tax - Assessment Appeals
-Property Tax Abatement
-Property Tax Appeals
-Assessments.

Main Office

Main Office
800 Nicollet Mall, Suite 2950
Minneapolis, MN 55402

Phone

612-332-1000

Fax

612-332-3836

Fees
Office Information
Business

Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A. will represent your Business legal matters.

Areas of Law:
-Real Estate Tax - Assessment Appeals
-Property Tax Abatement
-Property Tax Appeals
-Assessments

Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A.
John M. Gendler

Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

Areas of Law:
Real Estate Tax Appeals

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Attorney

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1974, Minnesota

Law School Attended:
Cornell University
Class of 1974
J.D.

University Attended:
Carleton College
Class of 1970
B.A.

Associations & Memberships:
Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations; Minnesota Multi Housing Association; National Association of Industrial Office Parks (NAIOP); Greater Minneapolis Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA); American Property Tax Counsel (APTC).

Education

Cornell University
Juris Doctorate, 1974

Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A.
John M. Gendler

Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

Areas of Law:
Real Estate Tax Appeals

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Attorney

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1974, Minnesota

Law School Attended:
Cornell University
Class of 1974
J.D.

University Attended:
Carleton College
Class of 1970
B.A.

Associations & Memberships:
Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations; Minnesota Multi Housing Association; National Association of Industrial Office Parks (NAIOP); Greater Minneapolis Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA); American Property Tax Counsel (APTC).

Education

Cornell University Juris Doctorate, 1974


Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A.
Douglas J. Shiell

Douglas J. Shiell
Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

Areas of Law:
Real Estate Tax Appeals

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Attorney

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1981, Minnesota

Law School Attended:
University of Minnesota Law School
Class of 1981
J.D.
cum laude

University Attended:
North Dakota State University
Class of 1977
B.S.
with honor

Associations & Memberships:
Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations; Minnesota Shopping Center Association (Chairman, Legislative Committee, 1989-1990); National Association of Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP), Newsletter Committee (1994-1997); Greater Minneapolis Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), Program Committee, 1992-2001; American Property Tax Counsel (APTC).

Education

University of Minnesota Law School
Juris Doctorate, cum laude, 1981

Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A.
Douglas J. Shiell

Douglas J. Shiell
Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

Areas of Law:
Real Estate Tax Appeals

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Attorney

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1981, Minnesota

Law School Attended:
University of Minnesota Law School
Class of 1981
J.D.
cum laude

University Attended:
North Dakota State University
Class of 1977
B.S.
with honor

Associations & Memberships:
Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations; Minnesota Shopping Center Association (Chairman, Legislative Committee, 1989-1990); National Association of Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP), Newsletter Committee (1994-1997); Greater Minneapolis Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), Program Committee, 1992-2001; American Property Tax Counsel (APTC).

Education

University of Minnesota Law School Juris Doctorate, cum laude, 1981


Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A.
Harold H. Sheff

Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

Areas of Law:
-Real Estate Tax Appeals
-Special Assessment Appeal Law

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Attorney

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1973, Minnesota

Law School Attended:
University of Minnesota Law School
Class of 1973
J.D.

University Attended:
University of Minnesota
Class of 1968
B.A.

Associations & Memberships:
Hennepin County (Chairman, Eminent Domain Committee, 1983-1985), Minnesota State and American Bar Associations; Greater Minneapolis Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA); American Property Tax Counsel (APTC); International Association of Assessing Officers.

Education

University of Minnesota Law School
Juris Doctorate, 1973

Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A.
Harold H. Sheff

Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

Areas of Law:
-Real Estate Tax Appeals
-Special Assessment Appeal Law

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Attorney

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1973, Minnesota

Law School Attended:
University of Minnesota Law School
Class of 1973
J.D.

University Attended:
University of Minnesota
Class of 1968
B.A.

Associations & Memberships:
Hennepin County (Chairman, Eminent Domain Committee, 1983-1985), Minnesota State and American Bar Associations; Greater Minneapolis Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA); American Property Tax Counsel (APTC); International Association of Assessing Officers.

Education

University of Minnesota Law School Juris Doctorate, 1973


Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A.
Margaret A. Ford

Margaret A. Ford

Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

Areas of Law:
Real Estate Tax Appeals

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Attorney

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1985, Minnesota

Law School Attended:
University of Notre Dame
Class of 1985
J.D.

University Attended:
College of St. Catherine
Class of 1982
B.A.

Associations & Memberships:
Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations; Institute of Property Taxation; Commercial Real Estate Women of Minnesota (MNCREW); National Association of Industrial Office Parks (NAIOP); Greater Minneapolis Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA); St. Paul Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA); American Property Tax Counsel (APTC).

Education

University of Notre Dame
Juris Doctorate, 1985

Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A.
Margaret A. Ford

Margaret A. Ford

Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

Areas of Law:
Real Estate Tax Appeals

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Attorney

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1985, Minnesota

Law School Attended:
University of Notre Dame
Class of 1985
J.D.

University Attended:
College of St. Catherine
Class of 1982
B.A.

Associations & Memberships:
Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations; Institute of Property Taxation; Commercial Real Estate Women of Minnesota (MNCREW); National Association of Industrial Office Parks (NAIOP); Greater Minneapolis Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA); St. Paul Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA); American Property Tax Counsel (APTC).

Education

University of Notre Dame Juris Doctorate, 1985


Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A.
Mark K. Maher

Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

Areas of Law:
Real Estate Tax Appeals

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Attorney

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1979, Minnesota

Law School Attended:
University of Minnesota Law School
Class of 1979
J.D.

University Attended:
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Class of 1975
B.S.

Associations & Memberships:
Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations; Institute of Property Taxation; International Association of Assessing Officers; Minnesota Shopping Center Association; National Association of Industrial Office Parks (NAIOP); Greater Minneapolis Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA); American Property Tax Counsel (APTC).

Education

University of Minnesota Law School
Juris Doctorate, 1979

Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A.
Mark K. Maher

Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

Areas of Law:
Real Estate Tax Appeals

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Attorney

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1979, Minnesota

Law School Attended:
University of Minnesota Law School
Class of 1979
J.D.

University Attended:
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Class of 1975
B.S.

Associations & Memberships:
Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations; Institute of Property Taxation; International Association of Assessing Officers; Minnesota Shopping Center Association; National Association of Industrial Office Parks (NAIOP); Greater Minneapolis Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA); American Property Tax Counsel (APTC).

Education

University of Minnesota Law School Juris Doctorate, 1979


Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A.
Benjamin J. Smith

Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

Areas of Law:
Real Estate Tax Appeals

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Retired Partner

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1967, Minnesota

Law School Attended:
University of Minnesota
Class of 1967
J.D.

University Attended:
University of Minnesota
Class of 1964
B.A.

Education

University of Minnesota
Juris Doctorate, 1967

Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A.
Benjamin J. Smith

Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

Areas of Law:
Real Estate Tax Appeals

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Retired Partner

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1967, Minnesota

Law School Attended:
University of Minnesota
Class of 1967
J.D.

University Attended:
University of Minnesota
Class of 1964
B.A.

Education

University of Minnesota Juris Doctorate, 1967


Firm Overview

We are the only law firm in Minnesota with five attorneys and a former city assessor devoted exclusively to handling property tax appeals. We file more cases than any other firm, and many of us have more than twenty years experience in handling complex property tax issues. We pride ourselves on long-term relationships with our clients, many of whom have been with us for all or most of the firm's existence.
Our services include: annual review of the assessment, with a recommendation for action; tax forecasting; detailed status reports for clients with multiple properties; and professional representation grounded on solid appraisal and legal reasoning. Most important, we offer a team approach that other providers cannot match.

Areas of Law:
-Real Estate Tax - Assessment Appeals
-Property Tax Abatement
-Property Tax Appeals
-Assessments.

Main Office

Main Office
800 Nicollet Mall, Suite 2950
Minneapolis, MN 55402

Phone

612-332-1000

Fax

612-332-3836

Fees
Office Information
Business

Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A. will represent your Business legal matters.

Areas of Law:
-Real Estate Tax - Assessment Appeals
-Property Tax Abatement
-Property Tax Appeals
-Assessments

Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A.
John M. Gendler

Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

Areas of Law:
Real Estate Tax Appeals

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Attorney

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1974, Minnesota

Law School Attended:
Cornell University
Class of 1974
J.D.

University Attended:
Carleton College
Class of 1970
B.A.

Associations & Memberships:
Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations; Minnesota Multi Housing Association; National Association of Industrial Office Parks (NAIOP); Greater Minneapolis Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA); American Property Tax Counsel (APTC).

Education

Cornell University
Juris Doctorate, 1974

Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A.
John M. Gendler

Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

Areas of Law:
Real Estate Tax Appeals

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Attorney

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1974, Minnesota

Law School Attended:
Cornell University
Class of 1974
J.D.

University Attended:
Carleton College
Class of 1970
B.A.

Associations & Memberships:
Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations; Minnesota Multi Housing Association; National Association of Industrial Office Parks (NAIOP); Greater Minneapolis Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA); American Property Tax Counsel (APTC).

Education

Cornell University Juris Doctorate, 1974


Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A.
Douglas J. Shiell

Douglas J. Shiell
Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

Areas of Law:
Real Estate Tax Appeals

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Attorney

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1981, Minnesota

Law School Attended:
University of Minnesota Law School
Class of 1981
J.D.
cum laude

University Attended:
North Dakota State University
Class of 1977
B.S.
with honor

Associations & Memberships:
Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations; Minnesota Shopping Center Association (Chairman, Legislative Committee, 1989-1990); National Association of Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP), Newsletter Committee (1994-1997); Greater Minneapolis Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), Program Committee, 1992-2001; American Property Tax Counsel (APTC).

Education

University of Minnesota Law School
Juris Doctorate, cum laude, 1981

Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A.
Douglas J. Shiell

Douglas J. Shiell
Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

Areas of Law:
Real Estate Tax Appeals

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Attorney

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1981, Minnesota

Law School Attended:
University of Minnesota Law School
Class of 1981
J.D.
cum laude

University Attended:
North Dakota State University
Class of 1977
B.S.
with honor

Associations & Memberships:
Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations; Minnesota Shopping Center Association (Chairman, Legislative Committee, 1989-1990); National Association of Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP), Newsletter Committee (1994-1997); Greater Minneapolis Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), Program Committee, 1992-2001; American Property Tax Counsel (APTC).

Education

University of Minnesota Law School Juris Doctorate, cum laude, 1981


Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A.
Harold H. Sheff

Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

Areas of Law:
-Real Estate Tax Appeals
-Special Assessment Appeal Law

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Attorney

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1973, Minnesota

Law School Attended:
University of Minnesota Law School
Class of 1973
J.D.

University Attended:
University of Minnesota
Class of 1968
B.A.

Associations & Memberships:
Hennepin County (Chairman, Eminent Domain Committee, 1983-1985), Minnesota State and American Bar Associations; Greater Minneapolis Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA); American Property Tax Counsel (APTC); International Association of Assessing Officers.

Education

University of Minnesota Law School
Juris Doctorate, 1973

Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A.
Harold H. Sheff

Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

Areas of Law:
-Real Estate Tax Appeals
-Special Assessment Appeal Law

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Attorney

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1973, Minnesota

Law School Attended:
University of Minnesota Law School
Class of 1973
J.D.

University Attended:
University of Minnesota
Class of 1968
B.A.

Associations & Memberships:
Hennepin County (Chairman, Eminent Domain Committee, 1983-1985), Minnesota State and American Bar Associations; Greater Minneapolis Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA); American Property Tax Counsel (APTC); International Association of Assessing Officers.

Education

University of Minnesota Law School Juris Doctorate, 1973


Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A.
Margaret A. Ford

Margaret A. Ford

Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

Areas of Law:
Real Estate Tax Appeals

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Attorney

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1985, Minnesota

Law School Attended:
University of Notre Dame
Class of 1985
J.D.

University Attended:
College of St. Catherine
Class of 1982
B.A.

Associations & Memberships:
Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations; Institute of Property Taxation; Commercial Real Estate Women of Minnesota (MNCREW); National Association of Industrial Office Parks (NAIOP); Greater Minneapolis Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA); St. Paul Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA); American Property Tax Counsel (APTC).

Education

University of Notre Dame
Juris Doctorate, 1985

Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A.
Margaret A. Ford

Margaret A. Ford

Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

Areas of Law:
Real Estate Tax Appeals

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Attorney

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1985, Minnesota

Law School Attended:
University of Notre Dame
Class of 1985
J.D.

University Attended:
College of St. Catherine
Class of 1982
B.A.

Associations & Memberships:
Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations; Institute of Property Taxation; Commercial Real Estate Women of Minnesota (MNCREW); National Association of Industrial Office Parks (NAIOP); Greater Minneapolis Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA); St. Paul Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA); American Property Tax Counsel (APTC).

Education

University of Notre Dame Juris Doctorate, 1985


Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A.
Mark K. Maher

Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

Areas of Law:
Real Estate Tax Appeals

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Attorney

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1979, Minnesota

Law School Attended:
University of Minnesota Law School
Class of 1979
J.D.

University Attended:
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Class of 1975
B.S.

Associations & Memberships:
Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations; Institute of Property Taxation; International Association of Assessing Officers; Minnesota Shopping Center Association; National Association of Industrial Office Parks (NAIOP); Greater Minneapolis Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA); American Property Tax Counsel (APTC).

Education

University of Minnesota Law School
Juris Doctorate, 1979

Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A.
Mark K. Maher

Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

Areas of Law:
Real Estate Tax Appeals

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Attorney

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1979, Minnesota

Law School Attended:
University of Minnesota Law School
Class of 1979
J.D.

University Attended:
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Class of 1975
B.S.

Associations & Memberships:
Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations; Institute of Property Taxation; International Association of Assessing Officers; Minnesota Shopping Center Association; National Association of Industrial Office Parks (NAIOP); Greater Minneapolis Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA); American Property Tax Counsel (APTC).

Education

University of Minnesota Law School Juris Doctorate, 1979


Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A.
Benjamin J. Smith

Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

Areas of Law:
Real Estate Tax Appeals

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Retired Partner

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1967, Minnesota

Law School Attended:
University of Minnesota
Class of 1967
J.D.

University Attended:
University of Minnesota
Class of 1964
B.A.

Education

University of Minnesota
Juris Doctorate, 1967

Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A.
Benjamin J. Smith

Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

Areas of Law:
Real Estate Tax Appeals

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Retired Partner

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1967, Minnesota

Law School Attended:
University of Minnesota
Class of 1967
J.D.

University Attended:
University of Minnesota
Class of 1964
B.A.

Education

University of Minnesota Juris Doctorate, 1967


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