Karl Kehoe

Karl Kehoe

Principal, Real Property TaxProperty Tax

New Orleans

Office

New Orleans
201 Saint Charles Avenue
Suite 1615
New Orleans, Louisiana 70170
504.321.2000

Expertise

Property Tax

Overview

Karl Kehoe is a Principal in Ryan’s Real Property Tax practice, based in the Firm’s New Orleans office, where he leads property tax consulting and appeal services for clients across Louisiana and the Gulf States of Alabama and Mississippi. He advises owners, investors, and operators on valuation disputes and assessment strategies, delivering practical, market-driven guidance that supports defensible property tax outcomes.

With more than 35 years of experience in the tax consulting industry, Karl brings deep expertise across a wide range of property types, including hospitality, office, retail, affordable housing, multifamily, and warehouse assets. He is responsible for the administration and continued development of Ryan’s New Orleans office and is widely recognized for his ability to navigate complex valuation, incentive, and economic development considerations. Karl regularly contributes to industry dialogue through testimony before state tax commissions and district courts and through speaking and teaching roles with professional and academic organizations.

Education and Qualifications

Master of Business Administration, Real Estate Finance, The University of New Orleans

Bachelor of Arts, Economics, The University of New Orleans

Notary Public, Lifetime Commission in and for Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana

Designated Certified Louisiana Associate Assessor

Experience and Achievements

Principal, Real Property Tax, Ryan, New Orleans office

  • Leads property tax consulting and valuation appeal services across Louisiana and the Gulf States

  • Oversees administration and growth of the New Orleans office

Co-Owner and Director, regional property tax consulting firm

  • Led valuation arbitration, appeals, tax incentives, and due diligence services

Senior Tax Consultant, property tax consulting firm

Former Executive Committee Member, Alliance for Good Government, New Orleans Chapter

Member, Institute for Professionals in Taxation

Member, International Association of Assessing Officers

Member, Louisiana Notary Association