Of Counsel
Adam represents clients in all aspects of Pennsylvania state and local tax controversy and planning, including challenging audit determinations and real estate assessments, as well as litigating tax cases at the administrative and court levels.
Before joining McNees, Adam advised state and local tax clients at a Philadelphia-area law firm and a national accounting firm. He also served as a deputy city solicitor for the City of Philadelphia in the law department’s tax unit, where he represented the city before the Philadelphia Tax Review Board and handled tax appeals and collection actions in the Court of Common Pleas and the Commonwealth Court.
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Tax attorneys Adam Koelsch and Paul Morcom presented at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) CLE, Assessment Law in Pennsylvania 2026, on May 15, 2026. Adam presented “Exemption Law Update,” which explored the intricacies of assessment law exemptions in Pennsylvania, with an emphasis on exploring recent court decisions. Paul, along with a panel of industry leaders, […]
Lancaster County is currently going through a countywide reassessment whereby the county is going to reassess every property within its border. The last time Lancaster County performed a countywide reassessment was in 2018. Lancaster County will mail 2027 Assessment Notices to all property owners containing the final assessed values before July 1, 2026. Property owners […]
It’s that time again for the annual McNees Tax Seminar. This seminar is a must-attend event for accountants, in-house tax personnel and private and government tax attorneys. Speakers will touch on both Pennsylvania tax issues and federal tax issues. Additionally, representatives from Pennsylvania’s tax appeal agencies will be giving updates on their respective offices during […]
Represents clients in state and local tax litigation. Advises on reducing tax liabilities and obtaining overpayment refunds.
Represents companies in Pennsylvania state and local tax disputes. Provides advice on sales and use tax, corporate net income tax, business privilege tax, and IFTA matters.
Advises businesses, taxpayers, and public entities on tax and public finance matters. Represents clients in tax appeals, compliance, and municipal matters.
Represents municipalities and property owners in real estate, zoning, and land use matters. Advises on land use and development, contracts, and tax assessment appeal matters.
