Abraham M. Benson

Abe Benson is a tax attorney specializing in minimizing taxpayers’ exposure to property taxes as well as other state and local taxes. With property tax valuation disputes spanning multiple states, including Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Arizona, California, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington, Abe has successfully represented taxpayers before administrative bodies and reviewing courts. His approach is grounded in a thorough understanding of both appraisal theory and state-specific tax laws, enabling him to effectively represent a diverse set of property types from office and retail to hospitality, multifamily and industrial.

Abe plays a pivotal part in Faegre Drinker’s national property tax appeal group, addressing a variety of valuation and legal issues. He prepares valuation models using market evidence to help taxpayers secure lower assessed values, and he addresses legal issues, including what constitutes real property subject to ad valorem taxation. His work is enhanced by active engagement with industry leaders, including national developers, real estate investment trusts, property managers and appraisers, which enables Abe to identify and utilize real estate market trends for the benefit of taxpayers.