Areas of Practice
Bar Admissions
- Michigan
Court Admissions
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. Tax Court
Education
Michigan State University College of Law, J.D.
St. Joseph's College, B.S.
Carl Rashid, Jr. is a member of Dykema’s Real Estate Practice Group in the Firm’s Detroit office. Mr. Rashid leads the Firm’s Property Tax Appeals practice.
Mr. Rashid focuses his practice on property tax appeals, with vast experience in state and local taxes, economic development and tax incentives, and general real estate. He also has experience in condemnation law and government affairs matters.
Mr. Rashid has been in private practice representing taxpayers in property matters for over 39 years. Prior to entering private practice, he served as an Assistant Corporation Counsel of the City of Detroit, representing the Finance Department, the Detroit Board of Assessors and the City Treasurer.
He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the Metropolitan Detroit Bar Association’s Committees on Real Property and Taxation, and the American Bar Association.
A frequent author and speaker on various topics relating to property tax, Mr. Rashid has authored property tax legislation in the state of Michigan, including the Commercial Redevelopment District Act (PA 255 of 1978), and PA 317 of 2000, involving personal property taxes. He is co-author of Michigan Tax Practice and Procedure, co-editor of Michigan Real Estate Law, and has served as co-chair and lecturer for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) seminars and as a lecturer for the Michigan Municipal League.
Seminars & Speeches
- August 4, 2020
- The Practicalities in Property Tax, MICPA Michigan Tax Conference Seminar, Novi, MINovember 7, 2019
- Tax Exemption for Non-Profit Charitable Homes for Aged and Chronically Ill, Presenter, Leading Age, Leadership Institute Conference, Mackinac IslandAugust 24, 2018
- Your One-Stop Shot for Property Tax, Panelist, 2017 Michigan Tax Conference, Livonia, MichiganNovember 2, 2017
- Dark Stores and Property Tax Update, Co-Presenter, ICLE Tax Conference, 30th Annual, Plymouth, MichiganMay 25, 2017
- Property Tax Update, Presenter, Health Care Financial Management Association, East Michigan Chapter, Southfield, MichiganJanuary 20, 2017
- Personal Property Tax Changes: A Look at the First Year of the Personal Property Tax Phase Out, Moderator, MICPA 2016 Michigan Tax Conference, Novi, MichiganNovember 3, 2016
- Personal Property Tax Reform - It Ain't Easy, Co-Presenter, MICPA 2015 Michigan Tax Conference, Novi, MichiganNovember 4, 2015
- Property Tax Hot, Hot, Hot Topics, Moderator, MICPA 2014 Michigan Tax Conference, Novi, MichiganNovember 5, 2014
- What's Left After PPT Reform, Michigan Association of CPAs (MACPA) (co-presenter)November 7, 2012
Publications
- Fall 2013Michigan Tax Lawyer
- October 2011, December 2012Smart Business Detroit
News
- Mary Hennessey to speak at MICPA SALT Case Study ForumOctober 28, 2015
- November 13, 2014
- Event is Part of ICLE After Hours Tax Law SeriesNovember 22, 2013
- November 20, 2013
- Two-Day Event to Provide Latest Updates on Michigan Tax LawOctober 23, 2013
- Will Discuss Impact of State’s Personal Property Tax Reform on Industrial CompaniesFebruary 26, 2013
- November 7, 2012
- November 5, 2012
- April 3, 2012
- Litigator at Heart: Real Estate Expert Relishes "Excitement" of CourtroomDecember 8, 2011
Alerts
- February 4, 2021
- May 20, 2020
- May 7, 2020
- April 13, 2020
- March 31, 2020
- March 30, 2020
- January 2, 2018
- February 3, 2014
- Assists Those Who Own or Lease Industrial or Commercial Real Property or Industrial Personal PropertyApril 22, 2013
- February 28, 2013
- September 7, 2012
- January 10, 2012
Press Releases
- 18 Attorneys Earn “Lawyer of the Year” HonorsAugust 20, 2020
- 18 Attorneys Earn “Lawyer of the Year” HonorsAugust 15, 2019
- 13 Attorneys Earn “Lawyer of the Year” HonorsAugust 15, 2018
- 10 Attorneys Receive “Lawyer of the Year” HonorsAugust 15, 2017
- November 14, 2016
- 14 Attorneys Receive “Lawyer of the Year” HonorsAugust 15, 2016
- November 16, 2015
- 12 Attorneys Receive “Lawyer of the Year” HonorsAugust 18, 2015
- November 20, 2014
- Firm Receives 10 “Lawyer of the Year” HonorsAugust 18, 2014
- Nearly One in Four Dykema Practitioners Earn Distinction; Seven Merit “Lawyer of the Year” HonorsAugust 16, 2013
- More Than One in Four Dykema Practitioners Earn DistinctionAugust 23, 2012
- Rankings Put Firm’s Attorneys on Top of the Pack in 25 PracticesOctober 27, 2011
- Leading Real Estate Attorney to Head Dykema's Property Tax Appeals Practice Team; Addition Brings More than Three Decades of Experience to the FirmJune 24, 2011
Memberships & Involvement
- State Bar of Michigan
- American Bar Association
- Detroit Bar Association - Committees on Real Property and Taxation
Community/Civic Activities
- Former Member of Beaumont Health Finance Committee and former Oakwood Healthcare, Inc. Board of Trustees
- YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit, Board of Directors, Member
- City of Grosse Pointe, City Councilman
Awards & Recognition
Named Detroit “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation and Controversy - Tax by The Best Lawyers in America® in 2016, 2017 and 2019. Copyright 2015 by Woodward/White, Inc., Aiken, SC
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2010-2021 for Eminent Domain, Condemnation Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation and Controversy, Real Estate Litigation, Real Estate Law, and Tax Law. Copyright 2015 by Woodward/White, Inc., Aiken, SC
Named a Michigan Leading Lawyer in the areas of Land Use , Zoning & Condemnation, Real Estate: Tax, and Tax: Business Law by the Leading Lawyers Network, 2014-2018. Law Bulletin Publishing Company
Named a Top Lawyer by dbusiness Magazine for Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law; Franchise Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Municipal Law, Real Estate Litigation, Real Estate Law, Tax Litigation and Controversy and Tax Law, 2011, 2013-2020
Recognized in Michigan Super Lawyers® for Tax, Real Estate, and Eminent Domain, 2009-2013
Recipient of an AV® Preeminent™ Rating by Martindale-Hubbell