U.S. Property Tax Association, Inc. provides legal services for residential, commercial and industrial property owners who need to resolve disputes. With more than 37 years as a litigator, our lead attorney, Robert A. Hill, is also a trained mediator. He has a history of success helping a range of business owners, from small, local, mom-and-pop to regional businesses to Fortune 500 and Big Box Stores find solutions to property tax challenges through a balance of litigation, mediation and arbitration.
Practice Areas
Property Tax Overview
Property tax disputes. Eminent domain.Mediation/Arbitration
Save money. Save time. Less stress.Stopping Litigation Before It Starts
A leader in the field of commercial property tax appeals, our founding attorney, Robert H. Hill, has been described as a “maverick” and a “crusader” – the “Gerry Spence of property tax law.” His undisputed authority in this niche field makes him a sought-after advocate for clients nationwide.
Mr. Hill’s experience and training make him uniquely qualified to help both real estate taxing authorities and commercial/industrial property owners and investors resolve valuation disputes in a fair and efficient manner.
A Game-Changing Attorney
Robert A. Hill
Case Results
$4 million
Minnesota Tax Court rules in our favor, finds Menards was over-assessed by more than $4 million
$1.6 million
Robert A. Hill and his team save commercial taxpayer $1.6 million
Hormel Foods facility
Landmark victory at Minnesota Supreme Court on behalf of Hormel Food facility
CVS
Precedent-setting Wisconsin Court of Appeals decision in favor of CVS
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The inspiring story about the quest for justice that has defined his decades-long career.
Committed To Equal Justice For Taxpayers
“Equal justice under law” is more than just a saying. It is the philosophy driving our justice system and clearly the foundation of a civil society. This is the very philosophy that drives our team at U.S. Property Tax Association, Inc. and our commitment to finding solutions outside the courtroom through mediation.
Some of the ways in which our lead attorney, Robert A. Hill’s, experience and mediation training benefits real estate taxing authorities includes helping taxing authorities reduce the cost and time of litigation by resolving disputes through mediation. This can assist taxing authorities increase the likelihood of a successful resolution, as mediated settlements are more likely to be sustainable and long-lasting. Finally, Mr. Hill can help taxing authorities preserve relationships with property owners, which is important for maintaining a fair and equitable property tax system.
Mr. Hill helps commercial/industrial property owners and investors reduce the risk of overpaying property taxes by ensuring that they are paying a fair and accurate amount. He can also help property owners avoid the uncertainty and disruption of litigation by resolving disputes quickly and efficiently through mediation. Mediation makes a way for property owners to maintain control over the outcome of their dispute by giving them a say in the final resolution.
We Count Fortune 500 Companies Among Our Clients
Our clients range from local mom-and-pop businesses to midsized regional operations to top U.S. brands.
Representative clients include:
- UnitedHealth Group
- Gander Mountain
- Hormel Foods
- Coborn’s
- Medtronic
- Walmart
- Walgreens
- Menards
- CVS
- Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative
- McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing
Successful Court Cases
Here are some examples of Mr. Hill’s successful court cases in which he has represented commercial/industrial property owners and investors in valuation disputes.
Walgreen Co. v. City of Madison
This precedent-setting case involved a challenge to the City of Madison’s property tax assessment of Walgreen’s stores. Mr. Hill successfully argued that the City’s assessment was excessive, and that Walgreen was entitled to a significant reduction in its property taxes.
Walmart v. Winona County
This case involved a challenge to Winona County’s property tax assessment of Walmart’s stores. Mr. Hill successfully argued that the County’s assessment was discriminatory, and that Walmart was entitled to equal treatment under the law.
In re Walmart v. Anoka County
This case involved a challenge to Anoka County’s property tax assessment of Walmart’s stores. Mr. Hill successfully exposed government conspiracy and corruption in the administration of property taxes, and Walmart was granted a significant reduction in its property taxes.
An Honest, Unbiased, Rational And Realistic View Of Trends And Market Value
At U.S. Property Tax Association, Inc., our team is lean and mean. You benefit from reduced overhead and increased efficiency. At the same time, we routinely partner with some of the nation’s top legal talent to assemble the legal dream team necessary for complex, high-stakes cases. Our strategy is simple: We fight to WIN. Whether through a favorable ruling in court or a fair settlement negotiated in mediation or arbitration, we do not rest until we have done right by our clients.
Robert A. Hill is a renowned attorney with over 30 years of experience in complex property tax and other litigation matters. He has a long track record of success in resolving valuation disputes for both real estate taxing authorities and commercial/industrial property owners and investors.
Call our office in Wayzata at 612-355-8180 or send us an online inquiry to schedule a consultation.
