Corey Novick
Attorney | Doody Law Offices
Corey Novick focuses his practice on real property taxation, assessment appeals, and administrative litigation. For 15 years he worked alongside respected property tax attorney Patrick Doody, and he now leads Doody Law Offices.
Corey has tried cases before the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB), represented clients in circuit court, and argued cases at Boards of Review across the State of Illinois. Although Corey focuses his practice on Illinois properties, he has also handled tax appeals across the Midwest region including Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin. His experience at every level of the appeal process gives property owners a clear understanding of their options and a strong advocate at each stage.
Before focusing on tax litigation, Corey built a broad legal background that included taking companies public, representing clients before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and assisting domestic and international clients with business acquisitions and related transactions. That transactional and regulatory experience informs his practical, business-minded approach to property tax matters.
Education
- J.D., University of Illinois College of Law, Harno Scholar
- B.A., Political Science (Minor in Business), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Notable Recent Accomplishments
- Negotiating a comprehensive settlement agreement that resulted in $12.5 million of tax savings for the client.
- Representing a client at trial and securing a judgment that resulted in a tax savings of over 90%.
- Securing a 70% reduction valuation of a former industrial property at the Board of Review.
Amanda Carey
Senior Paralegal & Office Manager
Amanda Carey serves as the Senior Property Tax Paralegal and Office Manager at Doody Law Offices. She brings over 25 years of specialized commercial and industrial property tax experience, plus operational insight to the firm. Hired in 1998 by the firm’s late founder, Patrick C. Doody, she worked alongside him for over two decades. Since Pat’s passing, she has been devoted to preserving his legacy and ensuring his approach to property tax advocacy continues for all clients.
As our primary client liaison, she helps property owners and managers navigate the complex property tax issues in Illinois and the surrounding areas. She streamlines every stage of the appeal process, from client onboarding to final settlements, personally calculating all stipulations, tax savings, and final invoices. Beyond case management, she is also responsible for staff coordination, document management, and the ongoing development and optimization of firm databases.
Always looking to better serve the firm’s clientele, Amanda is currently pursuing her Juris Doctor (JD) at Purdue Global Law School. She also holds a Master of Arts in Political & Justice Studies from Governors State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Hanover College.
These results reflect the circumstances of particular matters and do not guarantee a similar outcome.