Firm Overview

"...private property shall not be taken or damaged for public use without just compensation."

United States Constitution: Fifth Amendment

arguments that appeal to juries. Our prowess in court and long-standing reputation for winning cases also provides a distinct advantage in negotiated settlements. In addition to taking our cases seriously, the other side tends to engage more honestly and settle fairly, giving our clients what they deserve.

A Unique Advantage

The American Property Tax Counsel offers attorneys a unique advantage. Members throughout the United States share information such as appeal strategies, case decisions, legal precedents, expert witnesses and other knowledge and advice valuable to obtaining the best possible outcomes relating to property taxes. Only one law firm per state has the privilege of being selected into the American Property Tax Counsel. The Wallach Law Firm was honored with that privilege for the State of Missouri. Consequently, we are able to act as the single most reliable source in the state for advocating tax reduction on behalf of our clients.

Resources

Through years of experience, our firm has gained access to the most trustworthy and expert resources in the fields of land use and valuation. Top experts provide information or testify on your behalf, which helps us to successfully achieve the best possible results, resolving your issues regarding value.

Recognitions

AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, our firm has reached the highest levels of integrity and professionalism. St. Louis Magazine named two of our attorneys, Jerome Wallach and Stanley Wallach “Ascending Lawyers” for 2006, 2007 Best Lawyers in America, St. Louis Best Lawyers 2007 and Woodward/White’s list of Best Lawyers in America.

The Wallach Law Firm is recognized as a leader in its field, and we have successfully represented countless eminent domain /condemnation and property tax cases in Missouri. Each case is unique, and we pride ourselves in our ability to tailor our strategies to obtain effective results.

Experience

Since 1970, The Wallach Law Firm has represented individuals, organizations and businesses which include homeowners, religious institutions, educational and governmental institutions, hospitals, local and regional companies as well as international corporations. We are skilled as trial lawyers. We belong to national, state and local trial associations. In addition to excellent courtroom skills, we effectively handle appeals at state and federal levels.

Our experience extends to teaching and lecturing on trial practice, condemnation laws, property tax appeals and appellate practice at universities, bar association committees and civic organizations.

We stay current with changing and leading edge developments in the law. We consistently hone our trial capabilities by representing cases that test our skills in the legal arena.

Our Philosophy

Our firm’s philosophy revolves around what benefits our clients and achieving the most favorable results possible. Whether dealing with eminent domain or tax appeal, we strive to build the strongest case, develop the most effective strategies and involve top experts to achieve this end. Hard work lies at the core of preparing a case because the work required for trial is enormous. If it serves our clients best interests to go to trial, we are always ready to take on the challenge. We devise strategies unique to the case at hand and