November 27, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Michael Allen Joins Ryan & Company as Principal, Launching the Firm’s Metro Washington, D.C. Office.
Dallas, Texas -- Ryan & Company, North America’s largest independent state & local tax
consulting firm, today announced that Michael Allen has joined the Firm as a Principal, leading
the Firm’s newly launched regional Mid-Atlantic office located in Alexandria, Virginia.
Over the past eight years, Mr. Allen has built and managed one of the leading property tax appeal
practices in the Metro Washington, D.C. area, representing more than six billion dollars in assets.
He has personally handled and successfully prosecuted property tax assessment appeals in every major
jurisdiction in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, saving clients millions of dollars
in taxes. With more than 20 years experience in the valuation of all types of commercial real estate
throughout the United States, Mr. Allen has been both a real estate bank appraiser and a licensed
independent fee appraiser, providing a solid valuation basis to handle all kinds of major commercial
properties. He is a recognized national expert in the valuation of large hospitality, office, retail,
industrial, and multifamily properties, as well as possessory interests and assessment appeals.
“Our clients will benefit tremendously from Michael’s in-depth property tax experience and our growing
presence in the Mid-Atlantic states,” said G. Brint Ryan, Managing Principal of Ryan & Company. “I’m
excited to have his steady leadership to help drive our aggressive growth and geographic expansion.”
“Ryan & Company has earned its outstanding national reputation through demonstrated superior client
satisfaction,” said Allen. “I look forward to continuing the Firm’s commitment to client-service excellence
out of our new Alexandria, Virginia location.”
About Ryan & Company
Ryan & Company is North America’s largest independent state & local tax consulting firm.
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the Firm provides a comprehensive range of state & local
tax services on a multistate basis, including audit defense, tax recovery, tax decision
automation, dispute resolution, and strategic planning. With more than 625 professionals
and associates in 27 locations throughout North America, Ryan & Company serves many of
the world’s most prominent Fortune 1000 companies.
PRESS INFORMATION CONTACT:
G. Brint Ryan
Managing Principal
Ryan & Company
972.934.0022
brint.ryan@ryanco.com
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