Julia J. Lee is an Associate in Forchelli Deegan Terrana’s Tax Certiorari practice group, where she represents national, regional, and local commercial property owners, developers, investors, and REITs in real property tax assessment matters throughout New York State.

Ms. Lee concentrates her practice on real property tax assessment litigation, helping clients navigate high-value assessment challenges and pursue meaningful reductions in their property tax burdens. She represents clients throughout the assessment and litigation process, from developing case strategy and evaluating assessments through negotiation, settlement and trial. Her experience spans a diverse range of commercial real estate assets, including office, retail, industrial, multifamily, hospitality, and mixed-use properties. She works closely with owners, asset managers, and their advisors to develop strategies designed to minimize property tax burdens and protect asset value.

Prior to joining Forchelli Deegan Terrana, Ms. Lee served as Deputy County Attorney and Deputy Bureau Chief of the Property Assessment Litigation Bureau in the Nassau County Attorney’s Office. The Bureau manages the highest volume of real estate tax litigation proceedings in New York State. During her tenure, Ms. Lee litigated and supervised real property tax assessment matters on behalf of Nassau County, developing substantial experience with complex valuation and assessment disputes involving commercial properties.

Ms. Lee’s public sector experience provides her with a distinctive understanding of the assessment process and the legal and strategic considerations of municipal taxing authorities. She leverages this perspective to effectively advocate for property owners and other real estate stakeholders and to identify opportunities to reduce tax exposure and enhance the value of their assets.

Earlier in her career, Ms. Lee interned with the Honorable James P. McCormack in the Nassau County Supreme Court, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and with the United Nations. Her varied legal background informs her analytical, strategic, and advocacy-driven approach to complex real property tax matters.