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Jeffrey L. Mandler

Jeffrey L. Mandler

Jeffrey Mandler has more than 35 years of experience in state and local taxation. Mr. Mandler leads the firm’s ad valorem practice group, which represents owners, developers, lenders and property managers throughout Florida. His representation encompasses all stages of an appeal: informal meetings with taxing authorities, administrative appeals, and circuit court litigation.

In addition to valuation issues, Mr. Mandler represents owners seeking to obtain exemptions, classifications, and local tax incentives. He also represents taxpayers seeking federal tax credits for the rehabilitation of historic buildings, as well as private property owners in matters of eminent domain and regulatory takings.

Areas of Concentration

  • All aspects of Ad Valorem Property Tax, including
  • Real Estate
  • Tangible Personal Property
  • Valuation Issues
  • Exemptions and Classifications
  • Litigation throughout the State’s Courts
  • Enterprise Zone Incentives
  • Federal, State and Local Tax Credits and Abatements for Historic Properties
  • State Sales Tax Refunds and Audits
  • Eminent Domain and Regulatory Takings

Significant Representation

  • Representation of owners of malls, anchor stores and national retailers.
  • Representation in valuation appeals of all commercial property types, including hotels, timeshare, offices, multi-family housing, industrial warehouse and local and regional shopping centers.
  • Experience in valuation of specialty properties including hospitals, gaming and sports facilities, power plants, waste storage facilities and manufacturing facilities.

Education

  • University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 1980
  • Trinity College, B.A., 1977

Areas of Concentration

  • All aspects of Ad Valorem Property Tax, including
  • Real Estate
  • Tangible Personal Property
  • Valuation Issues
  • Exemptions and Classifications
  • Litigation throughout the State’s Courts
  • Enterprise Zone Incentives
  • Federal, State and Local Tax Credits and Abatements for Historic Properties
  • State Sales Tax Refunds and Audits
  • Eminent Domain and Regulatory Takings