Respondent must be an Attorney or law firm licensed to practice law within the State of New Jersey. Respondent must have experience and reputation in the field of tax appeals, must demonstrate knowledge of the Borough and the subject matter addressed under the proposed Page 13 of 33 contract, must have the ability to represent the Borough in the Tax Court of the State of New Jersey, and should provide other information as to why the Respondent's appointment would be in the best interest of the Borough. $150,000.00 Attorney for commercial tax appeals shall handle any and all commercial tax appeals as are assigned to the Commercial Tax Appeal Attorney by the Borough Attorney Tax Assessor or Mayor and Council. Commercial Tax Appeal Attorney shall undertake all representations and services related thereto as requested by the Borough, including but not limited to, performing legal research and providing advisory opinions as needed; drafting pleadings and stipulations of settlement related to commercial tax appeals; representing the Borough in litigation in federal and state courts and administrative Council and/or Committees upon request; conducting programs on specified legal issues relating to commercial tax appeals for appropriate elected officials and/or Borough employees upon request; representing the Borough before the Bergen County Board of Taxation; assisting and advising the Borough Tax Assessor; preparing papers and correspondence; and conducting any other related matters as directed by the Borough.
