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Golan Christie Taglia is proud to announce that the firm has been honored on Best Lawyers’ 2024 Best Law Firms list. GCT received a National Tier 3 ranking in Real Estate Law, Metropolitan Tier 2 rankings in Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Law for Chicago and a Metropolitan Tier 3…

In a recent article in TAXES – The Tax Magazine, partner Brian T. Whitlock examines innovative strategies for optimizing the financial outcomes of tax-deferred retirement plans and annuities. His article, “Junk Money: Pitfalls and Opportunities,” published as part of his regular “Untaxingly Yours” column, provides practical insights into tax planning,…

The Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB), a quasi-judicial body providing taxpayers and taxing districts an unbiased forum to contest a property’s assessment, recently provided additional guidance to taxpayers by further defining the Illinois Property Tax Code’s Rollover Statute. The Rollover Statute states that when the PTAB lowers the assessment…

Starting January 1, 2024, certain Chicagoland employers will be required to provide any covered employee with transit benefits. The Transportation Benefits Program Act (the Act), enacted on July 28, 2023, requires some employers to provide a pre-tax commuter benefit to full-time employees. Employers within the scope of the Act include…

Golan Christie Taglia is a proud ally of the LGBTQ+ community. We strive to make our workplace, and the broader world, a welcoming environment for people with queer identities to be who they are. Read more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. For resources to support the LGBTQ+…

Golan Christie Taglia is delighted to announce that Sarah Dunkley has joined the firm as a partner. Sarah’s skill in handling matters of commercial litigation and her experience practicing in both the United States and Australia make her a valuable addition to the firm. Prior to joining GCT, Sarah was…