Patricia Quinn Ford works with clients on state and local taxation matters related to high-end residential properties, as well as industrial and other commercial properties
She served as outside counsel for the City of Chicago’s Tax Reactivation Program, designed to put chronically tax delinquent properties back on the tax rolls. Working closely with the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development and the Mayor’s Office, she oversaw the execution of clearing title for thousands of properties.
Clients:
Patricia focuses her practice on:
- Commercial, industrial, high-end residential, multi-unit and mixed-use property owners and associations
Practice areas:
- State and local property tax administrative appeals
- Trends in taxation and valuations
- Divisions/Consolidations
- Classification Changes
- Tax Exemption Matters
- Historic Residence Assessments
- Tax Refunds
“Every client is important. We strive to treat each client as if the success of the firm depends upon that client’s satisfaction.”
CIVIC AND PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT
Arc of Hope Uganda, Board Member
St. Vincent de Paul Society, Volunteer
North Shore Ulster Project, Past President
St. Francis Center for Women’s Health, Past Board Member
Member of:American Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association, Real Estate Taxation and Tax Sale/Deed Committees
Illinois State Bar Association
bar admissions
Illinois Supreme Court, 1978
education
Loyola University (Chicago), J.D., 1978
University of Iowa, B.A., 1972
government service
Illinois Appellate Court, Judicial Clerkship, 1978-1980