Susan Orloff

Overview

Susan Orloff is a Principal in Ryan’s Real Property Tax practice and is based in the Firm’s Glendale office. She advises commercial real estate owners and investors on valuation, assessment, and ad valorem property tax matters, with a focus on ensuring assessments are fair, equitable, and well supported. Susan works closely with clients to manage property tax administration, appeals, and strategic planning across complex real estate portfolios.

Susan brings deep experience in investment-grade real estate valuation, with expertise spanning commercial, industrial, retail, and hospitality properties throughout California. Her background includes roles in public accounting, national property tax consulting firms, and local assessment offices, providing her with a well-rounded perspective on assessment methodology and appeals. She is a recognized advocate for her clients and has appeared as an expert witness before Assessment Appeals Boards across California. Susan is actively engaged in the real estate and property tax community through professional leadership and board service.

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, University of Southern California

Certified Member of the Institute (CMI), Property Tax, Institute for Professionals in Taxation

Experience & Achievements

Principal, Real Property Tax, Ryan, Glendale office

• Advises clients on valuation, assessment appeals, and property tax administration

• Provides due diligence, tax bill processing, and budgeting support for commercial portfolios

Director, ONESOURCE Property Tax, property tax consulting firm

Senior Manager, Property Tax Services, international accounting firm

Consultant, local property tax firm

Appraiser Specialist, County Assessor’s Office

Previous Board Member, NAIOP Southern California Chapter

Member, California Alliance of Taxpayer Advocates

Member, Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network, Los Angeles

Member, Institute for Professionals in Taxation