David A. Schneider

Partner

Overview

David handles valuation related litigation, including complex commercial and industrial tax appeals in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region. He is also a licensed Pennsylvania State Certified General Appraiser, the state’s highest commercial appraiser designation. His practice represents several of the largest property owners in the state with multiple big wins. David also advises clients regarding potential real estate tax liability for property being considered for purchase and/or development. David is experienced as lead counsel at trial, oral argument, and hearings before various courts and quasi judicial tribunals. His tax appeal and appraisal experience involves a variety of property types, including major industrial buildings, office complexes, retail developments, residential subdivisions, apartment complexes, mid-scale and full-service hotels, vacant land, and various special use properties.

Clients enjoy working with David and appreciate his responsiveness. He continually strives to achieve favorable results and meet or exceed his clients expectations. He is highly efficient in reducing real estate taxes for property owners and investors often one of their largest expenses, which also adds value to their portfolio. They genuinely appreciate the work he performs on their behalf.

David is a former Pennsylvania Superior Court law clerk to Judge Richard B. Klein. Prior to joining the firm, he was associate general counsel to a real estate development company, where he handled all matters related to acquisitions, development, leasing, management, and sales for a portfolio of retail, office and residential properties.

Representative Experience

Philadelphia Representative Matters:

130 N 18th (One Logan Square Office Tower)
100-20 N 18th (Two Logan Square Office Tower)
1717 Arch #B (Three Logan Square Office Tower)

2005 Market (One Commerce Square Office Tower)
2001 Market (Two Commerce Square Office Tower)
1900 Market (Office Tower)
The Wannamaker Building (Office Tower)
22-34 S. 17th Street (United Plaza Office Tower)
Dave & Busters and Marina (5 Pier Waterfront Project)
The University of the Arts - Merriam Theater
618-34 Market (Retail / Parking Garage)
1429-33 Walnut St (Mixed Use)
2017-23 Chestnut St (Multi-family)
1500 Locust Apartments
Venice Lofts (Multi-family)
The Edge at Avenue North (Student Housing)
Deer Meadows Retirement Community
Crown Cork & Seal (Corporate Headquarters)
Quartermaster Plaza Shopping Center
South Philadelphia Shopping Center
The Latham Hotel
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Real Estate Tax Appeal Results* Have Included:

$47 million in property value reductions for three Philadelphia center city office towers resulting in over $2.3 million in estimated tax savings.
$82 million in property value reductions for vacant land in Philadelphia resulting in over $1.1 million in real estate tax savings.
$51 million in property value reductions for parking garage in Philadelphia resulting in over $1.2 million in estimated tax savings.
$14 million in property value reductions for shopping center in Philadelphia resulting in over $300,000 in estimated tax savings.
$15 million in property value reductions for mixed use property in Philadelphia resulting in over $200,000 in real estate tax savings.
$52 million in property value reductions for two New Jersey office buildings resulting in a 45 percent reduction in tax liability and $1.0 million in tax savings.
$29 million in property value reductions for a refrigerated warehouse facility in Pennsylvania.
$18.6 million in property value reductions for an industrial facility in Pennsylvania resulting in a 71 percent reduction in tax liability.
$1.3 million in tax savings for a partially completed 85 acre mixed use commercial and industrial development in New Jersey.
90 percent reduction in tax liability for a five pier waterfront mixed-use project in Philadelphia.

*Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances

Credentials

Education

Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, JD
University of Utah, BS

Admissions

New Jersey
Pennsylvania

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Philadelphia Property Reassessments for Tax Year 2025

08.09.2024

Client Advisories

Philadelphia Property Reassessments for Tax Year 2025

The Philadelphia Office of Property Assessment has completed a citywide reassessment of more than 580,000 properties in Philadelphia to take effect tax year 2025. According to City assessment data, the aggregate value of all properties in Philadelphia has risen by more than 13 percent since tax year 2023. ...

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State Tax Equalization Board Releases 2023 Common Level Ratios

04.25.2024

Client Advisories

State Tax Equalization Board Releases 2023 Common Level Ratios

The State Tax Equalization Board (STEB) has released its Common Level Ratio (CLR) of assessed value to market value for each county in Pennsylvania for calendar year 2023 (applicable to tax appeals filed for tax year 2025). The CLR can be used to convert fair market values into assessed values in conjunction with property tax appeals, subject to a taxpayer’s right to claim a lower ratio to reflect the same level of assessed value to fair market value for similarly situated property. The 2023 CLRs can be viewed here. ...

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Philadelphia Property Reassessments for Tax Year 2023

05.25.2022

Client Advisories

Philadelphia Property Reassessments for Tax Year 2023

The Philadelphia Office of Property Assessment is implementing a citywide reassessment of more than 580,000 properties in Philadelphia to take effect tax year 2023. According to the City, the reassessment found that the aggregate value of all properties in Philadelphia has risen by approximately 21 percent since tax year 2020. The City expects the reassessment increases will result in higher property taxes and projected $460 million in additional tax revenues to its General Fund over the next five-year period....

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