Thomas M. Tepe, Jr.

Thomas M. Tepe, Jr. is a real estate attorney handling tax appeals, zoning, land use, eminent domain, development, construction, incentives, and property disputes. His work supports owners, developers, investors, and businesses facing valuation issues, government action, or project challenges. He helps clients seek real estate value reductions, protect property rights, pursue compensation, and address litigation involving commercial properties, hotels, apartments, offices, industrial sites, and retail developments across multiple markets states.

Thomas earned a J.D., magna cum laude, from Michigan State University College of Law, where he received the King Fellowship Award. He also earned a B.A. from The Ohio State University. His education supports legal research, valuation review, written advocacy, and courtroom preparation. He uses that background to assess property records, analyze zoning issues, prepare arguments, and explain options in real estate litigation and tax matters for property owner clients.

Thomas has built his career through real estate taxation, land use, zoning, eminent domain, and development matters. He has obtained major valuation reductions for office complexes, shopping centers, hotels, apartments, industrial facilities, and other commercial properties. His eminent domain work has helped property owners pursue compensation above initial government offers. He has also represented developers in zoning disputes throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana courts and related administrative proceedings as needed.

Thomas M. Tepe, Jr. helps clients manage property disputes with detailed analysis, negotiation, and litigation strategy. His work supports tax savings, project approvals, zoning challenges, condemnation claims, and development planning. He has earned recognition in real estate, land use, zoning, and litigation. Through valuation review, courtroom advocacy, and practical guidance, he helps clients protect assets, reduce exposure, and achieve stronger outcomes in complex property matters in court and through negotiation when needed.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL
• Member, Cincinnati Bar Association
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association
• Member, NAIOP
• Board Member, Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati
• Mayor, Village of Terrace Park, Ohio

Licensed State

• Ohio
• Kentucky

Education

• Michigan State University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• The Ohio State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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