Tax Appeal & Property Tax Litigation

Navigating property tax assessments requires a precise understanding of valuation principles, administrative procedures and litigation strategy. Specializing in high value and complex properties, our Tax Appeal & Property Tax Litigation team represents public agencies and property owners ensuring equalized tax assessments, such that agencies receive and property owners pay fair and equitable assessments — no more, no less.

We guide clients through every stage of the tax appeal process, from navigating initial assessment questions to guidance through or appearances before local assessment appeals boards and, when necessary, appellate litigation. Our attorneys combine deep experience in real estate valuation, eminent domain and land use with a practical, results-oriented approach tailored to each client’s objectives.

Strategic Advocacy Backed by Valuation Expertise
Effective tax appeals hinge on credible valuation analysis. We work closely with clients and leading appraisers and industry experts to develop and refine persuasive evidence addressing complex issues such as highest and best use, income capitalization, comparable sales and special-purpose property valuation. Whether the matter involves commercial, industrial, infrastructure, or specialty assets, we use a comprehensive approach designed to withstand scrutiny at both administrative and judicial levels.

Comprehensive Representation Across Asset Types
Our experience spans a wide range of property types, including office, retail, multifamily, hospitality, energy, transportation and public infrastructure assets. We understand the nuances that drive valuation disputes in each sector and tailor our strategies accordingly.

Administrative and Judicial Proceedings
We represent clients before county assessment appeals boards and equalization bodies throughout California, managing filings, available discovery, hearings and negotiations. When administrative remedies do not yield a fair result, we pursue refund or writ actions and defend assessments in state courts, leveraging our litigation experience to achieve favorable outcomes.

Integrated Approach with Real Estate and Eminent Domain Practices
Our tax appeal work is strengthened by our firm’s nationally recognized real estate and eminent domain practices. This integrated perspective allows us to address overlapping issues such as project impacts, regulatory constraints and valuation methodologies with a level of insight that sets us apart.

Client-Focused Solutions
We recognize that tax disputes can have significant financial and operational implications. Our team prioritizes efficiency, clear communication and strategic decision-making, helping clients evaluate risk, control costs and achieve meaningful reductions in assessed value where warranted.

Whether addressing a single assessment or managing a broader assessment strategy, we deliver practical, informed advocacy designed to protect our clients’ interests and optimize outcomes.