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Two Meyer, Unkovic & Scott attorneys speaking at the ICSC+Law Symposium OH/KY/IN/MI/PA

This Friday, March 7 at the ICSC+Law Symposium OH/KY/IN/MI/PA in Columbus, Ohio, two Meyer, Unkovic & Scott attorneys will be presenting on the legal issues impacting the Marketplace Industry today, covering financial, leasing, and other real estate topics that affect developers, owners, lenders, tenants, leasing agents, and managers: Kevin F. McKeegan: Roundtable leader – “Questions […]

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Dennis Unkovic discusses China’s economy on “Power Lunch”

Dennis Unkovic joined CNBC’s “Power Lunch” to discuss the real estate collapse in China, how their economy will affect U.S. companies, and what we can learn from their situation. “The economy that they have is really going to continue to deteriorate for the foreseeable future.” Watch the clip below, or by clicking on this link.

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W. Grant Scott Elected Fellow in the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL)

Pittsburgh, PA – April 30, 2024 –Meyer, Unkovic & Scott is pleased to announce that W. Grant Scott, Chair of the firm’s Real Estate & Lending Group, was elected a Fellow in the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL) this spring. ACREL is the select national association of preeminent commercial real estate lawyers, where

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Five Meyer, Unkovic & Scott attorneys speaking at the ICSC+Law Symposium OH/KY/IN/MI/PA

This Friday, March 11 at the ICSC+Law Symposium OH/KY/IN/MI/PA in Coumbus, Ohio, five Meyer, Unkovic & Scott attorneys will be presenting on the legal issues impacting the Marketplace Industry today, covering financial, leasing, and other real estate topics that affect developers, owners, lenders, tenants, leasing agents, and managers: Kevin F. McKeegan: Roundtable leader – Solarizing

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Meyer, Unkovic & Scott Welcomes Jason Wrona

Pittsburgh, PA, April 27, 2023 – Meyer, Unkovic & Scott is pleased to announce that Jason P. Wrona has joined the firm as Partner in the Real Estate & Lending practice group. He joins the firm after nearly 20 years with the real estate group at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney and his jump represents a

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Jason Yarbrough writes about property tax assessment appeals for “Lawyers Journal”

Jason Yarbrough wrote an article in the most recent Allegheny County Bar Association’s Lawyers Journal discussing the rapidly-approaching March 31 deadline for Allegheny County property tax assessment appeal filings. Click here to read the article (page 4) on the ACBA’s website. Additional Information on Allegheny County’s Tax assessment changes can be found at muslaw.com/assessment/

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Jason Yarbrough and Amanda Daquelente discuss Allegheny County tax assessments on the Mic Drop podcast

Check out the latest Developing Leaders Podcast from NAIOP Pittsburgh to learn more about Allegheny County’s new CLR and how it is changing tax assessments for property owners. Jason Yarbrough and Amanda Daquelente discussed the change on the podcast and are available to help property owners determine if they should appeal their assessment. Additional Information

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Real Estate Advisory: Allegheny County Council Votes to Reopen 2022 Tax Assessment Appeals

On January 24, 2023, Allegheny County Council voted 15-0 to reopen the 2022 tax year for Allegheny County property tax assessment appeals. Allegheny County property owners now have until March 31, 2023, to file a tax assessment appeal for tax years 2022 and 2023. The move comes after Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Judge

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Rent crisis on main street: Study finds small businesses are struggling to pay their rent

Jason Yarbrough is quoted in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article, “Rent crisis on main street: Study finds small businesses are struggling to pay their rent.” In the article he discusses the challenges commercial real estate is continuing to face: From his prospective, [Yarbrough] hasn’t seen a recent spike in rent default cases, but there’s no doubt

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Real Estate Advisory: Realty Transfer Taxes: What to Know and How to Minimize their Impact

Anyone who has ever bought or sold real estate is familiar with the raft of extra expenses and “closing costs” that come along with the transaction. Among the most significant closing costs is realty transfer tax. Realty transfer tax is imposed by both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the municipality in which the real estate

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Andrea Geraghty selected as 2022 Woman of Influence by GlobeSt. Real Estate

Pittsburgh, PA, July 26, 2022 –Meyer, Unkovic & Scott is proud to announce that Andrea Geraghty has been selected as a 2022 Woman of Influence within the CRE Legal Counsel category by GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum. Since 1983, GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum recognizes the women who, by their remarkable achievements, drive the commercial real estate

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Real Estate Advisory: 2023 Tax Assessment Appeal Deadlines Fast Approaching In Many Western Pennsylvania Counties

Taxpayers have a limited window each year to file an annual tax assessment appeal and seek a reduction in assessed value and property taxes.

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How a Trusted Advisor Handles Client Conflicts

Andrea Geraghty writes about how to handle potential conflicts arising throughout the course of a client relationship-at the outset, throughout representation, and at the end- as well as different approaches for current and former clients. She focuses on the guidance of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, and her article, “A Step in Time:

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Real Estate Advisory: Potential for Large Reductions in Assessed Value for Allegheny County Property Owners

A pending lawsuit has the potential to dramatically reduce real estate assessed values for commercial and residential property owners in Allegheny County.

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City of Pittsburgh Rental Properties Must Now Be Registered

By: Kevin F. McKeegan If you are a property owner of multi-family properties in the City of Pittsburgh, make sure you are aware of the new City Rental Registration Program that goes into effect on May 29, 2022. Under the program, landlords must register with the City’s Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (PLI), enabling

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