Shawn Eskow

Overview

Shawn Eskow serves as a Principal in Ryan’s Real Property Tax practice and is based in the Washington, D.C. office, where he advises clients on complex real and personal property tax matters. He provides valuation, appeal, and transaction tax planning services across a wide range of industries, helping organizations achieve defensible, market-aligned outcomes.

Shawn brings significant experience with both state- and locally assessed property, including going-concern assets such as hospitality, resorts, retail, healthcare, assisted living, and data centers, as well as office, warehouse, manufacturing, and multifamily properties. His background spans property tax consulting, legal advisory, and public accounting, enabling him to integrate valuation, legal, and financial perspectives when addressing complex property tax challenges. Shawn is known for his analytical rigor, practical judgment, and strong client advocacy.

Education & Qualifications

• Juris Doctor ( magna cum laude ), University of Baltimore School of Law, Licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia

(Ryan is not a law firm.)

• Bachelor of Business Administration, Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Licensed in Virginia

• Certificate, Appraisal Institute (various courses including Course 803: Fundamentals of Separating Real Property, Personal Property, and Intangible Business Assets )

Experience & Achievements

Principal, Real Property Tax, Ryan, Washington, D.C. office

• Advises clients on valuation, appeals, and transaction tax planning for complex property portfolios

Director, Property Tax Commercial, Ryan, Washington, D.C. office

Associate Attorney, local real estate law firm

Senior Accountant, Assurance and Advisory Business Services, global public accounting firm

Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Member, Bar Association of Montgomery County

Member, Bar Association of the District of Columbia

Member, Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants

Member, Maryland State Bar Association

Member, Virginia Bar Association