Business Law
Small businesses need a trusted legal counselor, but may not need a full-time in-house counsel. Serving as outside general counsel to businesses all around Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania, we advise on everything from start-up to major transactions. The Kisner Law Firm is fully capable in all areas of business law, so we can assist with virtually any legal issue or situation that may arise. We help … Read more
Employment Law
The Kisner Law Firm represents employers and employees in negotiating employment agreements and litigating employment disputes. Fifteen years of employment law expertise allows the Kisner Law Firm to do more than provide good advice. We spot lawsuits before they happen – and prevent them. Employers count on us to assess their practices and institute the controls and training necessary to … Read more
Real Estate Law
Property owners and landlords looking for an experienced real estate attorney can rely on the Kisner Law Firm for their legal needs. We handle real estate assessment appeals, leases, and landlord-tenant disputes. Kim Kisner has over a ten years of experience as a lawyer and a landlord. Property owners, buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants rely on the Kisner Law Firm to assess their situations … Read more
From the Legal Blog
Status of Formal Assessment Appeals in Allegheny County
A lot has happened with the Allegheny County assessment appeals, but what is the status now? The deadline to file an appeal for the 2013 reassessed values was April 2, and many property owners elected to file appeals. Now, those property owners may be wondering how soon their appeals will be scheduled and how long [...]
Property Assessment Appeals and Hearings
Property owners across Allegheny County are fighting to keep their property assessments and taxes low since the 2012 court-ordered reassessment. Many owners saw their assessed values increase by 40-50% or more, and they are worried about their tax bills going up. The Kisner Law Firm is helping hundreds of owners and can help you win [...]
Should You Appeal Your Allegheny Property Reassessment?
You just received the notice of reassessment for your Allegheny County property, and the assessed value went up significantly. You no doubt have a lot of questions on your mind. How much are your taxes going to go up? Should you file an appeal? Should you file an informal or a formal appeal? How do [...]