Saul Wolfe is a founding attorney of Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C., and is widely recognized as a pioneer in New Jersey property tax law. Throughout his distinguished career, he has focused on state and local taxation, with an emphasis on real property tax appeals and assessment matters. In addition to representing taxpayers, Saul has played a significant role in shaping New Jersey’s property tax system through decades of leadership, legislative work, and service to the legal profession.
Practice Focus
- Real property tax appeals
- State and local taxation
- Property tax litigation
- Property tax assessment matters
- Tax policy and legislation
Experience
Saul devoted his career to advancing the practice of property tax law throughout New Jersey. After earning his Certified Tax Assessor designation from the State of New Jersey, he briefly served as the Tax Assessor for the City of Newark.
He was instrumental in the creation of the New Jersey Tax Court, helping draft its original Rules of Practice. Saul also served as one of the original members of the New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on the Tax Court, where he continued to serve for many years through appointments by the Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court.
A founding member and Board member of the National Institute of Property Tax Attorneys, Saul helped establish one of the nation’s leading organizations devoted to property tax practitioners. He also authored the first published handbook on real estate tax appeals in New Jersey, creating an invaluable resource for attorneys, appraisers, and tax professionals.
Throughout his career, Saul lectured extensively throughout the United States and Canada for the Appraisal Institute, the Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE), and numerous legal and appraisal organizations on property taxation, valuation, and assessment issues.
Professional Leadership and Affiliations
Saul held numerous leadership positions throughout his career, including:
- New Jersey State Bar Association
• Former President
• Former Chair, Administrative Law Section
• Former Member, Executive Committee, Taxation Section - American Bar Association
• Member, House of Delegates for more than 30 years
• Former Member, Board of Governors
• Former Member, Executive Committee
• Member, State and Local Taxation Committees of both the Real Property Section and the Taxation Section - Founding Member and Board Member, National Institute of Property Tax Attorneys
- Former President, New Jersey State Bar Foundation
- Life Fellow, American Bar Foundation
- Former Chair, Board of the National Judicial College
- Former Trustee, Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE)
Recognition and Awards
Saul has been recognized throughout his career for his contributions to the legal profession and the advancement of property tax law, including:
- New Jersey State Bar Foundation Medal of Honor
- Listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
- Listed in Who’s Who in America
Education and Admissions
Education
- J.D., Harvard University School of Law
- B.A., Brandeis University
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey
- Supreme Court of New Jersey
Approach and Client Service
Throughout his distinguished career, Saul combined exceptional legal knowledge with a commitment to improving the practice of property tax law. In addition to representing taxpayers, he dedicated himself to strengthening New Jersey’s legal system through leadership, legal education, judicial service, and the development of resources that continue to benefit attorneys, judges, and property owners.
