Property Tax, Condemnation & Litigation Attorney
Robert F. Giancaterino is an attorney at Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C., focusing his practice on local property taxation, real property valuation litigation, condemnation matters, and general commercial litigation in New Jersey. He has more than four decades of experience representing clients in complex tax assessment and valuation disputes, with extensive trial experience across all levels of the New Jersey court system.
Practice Focus
Robert regularly handles:
• Local property tax appeals and valuation disputes
• Condemnation and eminent domain matters
• Real property assessment litigation
• Commercial litigation
His practice is centered on sophisticated valuation and taxation issues involving commercial, industrial, and other income-producing properties, with a strong emphasis on trial advocacy and appellate matters.
Experience
Robert joined Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C. in 1982 and has built a long-standing practice focused on property tax and real estate valuation litigation.
Over his career, he has litigated matters at every level of the New Jersey court system and has played a significant role in shaping property tax law and valuation precedent in the state. His work includes extensive trial practice in the New Jersey Tax Court and related appellate proceedings, with a deep focus on real property valuation methodology and municipal tax assessment disputes.
Robert has also been actively involved in professional education and legal leadership. He has lectured on local property tax issues for continuing legal education programs, including those conducted through Rutgers University and the New Jersey Tax Assessor Association, and has served as an instructor for appraisal professionals pursuing MAI designation through the Appraisal Institute.
He has additionally contributed to the profession through service on the New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on the Tax Court and other bar association leadership roles, including the New Jersey State Bar Association Taxation Section.
Recognition and Achievements
Robert has earned the “AV Preeminent Rating-Judicial Edition” from Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings, an “AV Rating for Ten Years” award from Martindale-Hubbell signifying “Highest Possible Peer Review Rating in Legal Ability and Ethical Standards,” has been recognized on the Super Lawyers* list from 2010-2013.
Professional Leadership and Affiliations
Robert is affiliated with:
- New Jersey State Bar Association (Taxation Section leadership roles)
- American Bar Association
He has previously served as Chair of the New Jersey State Bar Association Taxation Section and Chair of its Real Property Tax Practice and Procedure Committee.
Education and Admissions
- J.D., Seton Hall University School of Law (1980)
- A.B., Rutgers University (1977)
Robert is admitted to practice law in:
- New Jersey (1980)
- United States District Court, District of New Jersey, 1980
Approach and Client Service
Robert brings decades of focused experience in property tax litigation and valuation disputes, combining deep technical knowledge of assessment methodology with extensive courtroom experience. He is known for his ability to navigate complex valuation issues and advocate effectively for clients in high-stakes tax appeal and condemnation matters.
*Please note that no aspect of advertisements or any other accolade listed have been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Learn more about the standard methodology for each award listed.
