Lee Turner
Attorney
Delia,NJ
Summary
Talented litigation Partner with 25 years of industry experience. Highly skilled at handling all types of issues successfully. Known for effective problem-solving and goal-oriented planning. Excellent at developing new clients and significant revenue generation through negotiated case settlement and/or trial.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Partner
Garippa, Lotz & Giannuario
Montclair, NJ
06.2000 - Current
- Lead Litigation attorney for complex commerical property tax litigation cases representing primarily Fortune 100 companies in various commerical sectors including, but not limited to, corporate headquarters, power plants, large CCRC and assisted living facilities, mall properties and big box retail. Responsible for all phases of the case from legal document preparation, expert retention and report preparation, negotiating with taxing jurisdiction representatives and opposing counsel.
- Developed and maintained longstanding clients resulting in significant yearly business generation for the firm.
- Participated in partner meetings to drive discussion of matters important to firm operations such as client retention and development, case management and trial strategy keeping discourse on-topic and moving at efficient pace.
- Promoted new business and expanded firm's professional network through attendance and participation in community, government and industry events.
- Long standing member of APTC (American Property Tax Counsel) and IPT (Institute for Professionals in Taxation). Credited lecturer at IPT national event (most recently in 2020) on issues related to property valuation and taxation.
- Certified to Practice Law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania with reciprocity for numerous other States.
Education
J.D. - Law
Seton Hall University School of Law
Newark, NJ 09.1996 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Arts - History / Political Science
Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ 09.1990 - 05.1994
Skills
Experienced litigator for complex commercial property tax litigation
Case analysis Review merits of cases based upon market comparables and the three approaches to valuation
Settlement Negotiation in dealing with the adversary and experts
Legal writing
Excellent Communication with opposing counsel as well as high level employees with the client generally CFO, CEO and/or tax managers
Work Availability
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Timeline
Partner
Garippa, Lotz & Giannuario
06.2000 - Current
J.D. - Law
Seton Hall University School of Law
09.1996 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Arts - History / Political Science
Caldwell University
09.1990 - 05.1994