The PropertyTaxes.Law advantage
PropertyTaxes.Law combines property valuation work with attorney review when legal issues or appeal options call for it. Learn how we assess your case, what representation may include, and which questions to ask about fees before you sign.
A well-qualified property tax consultant can review valuation evidence, file protests, and represent an owner at an appraisal review board (ARB) hearing. An attorney can also advise on legal issues and represent a client in district court if a separate appeal is justified and agreed upon. Neither credential alone guarantees a lower value or tax bill.
Our approach: PropertyTaxes.Law is led by Brandon M. Barchus, whom the firm identifies as a Texas attorney and Senior Property Tax Consultant. We review the property, the available evidence, and the next procedural step before recommending a protest or appeal strategy.
Brandon M. Barchus combines attorney and Senior Property Tax Consultant credentials. His background informs the firm's work on valuation disputes, hearings, legal questions, and potential appeals.
An attorney's involvement does not mean every matter goes to court. The engagement should explain who handles the protest, what legal work is included, and whether later representation requires another agreement.
Comparable sales, condition, income and expense records, lease information, or unequal-appraisal data may matter depending on the asset and protest ground. The goal is to make a specific, supportable case rather than promise a standard reduction.
Exemptions, procedural questions, appraisal methods, and a disputed ARB outcome can raise legal issues. Attorney involvement can help identify whether a further remedy is available and economically sensible.
If an ARB decision remains unfavorable, the available route may include qualifying binding arbitration or district court. Eligibility, deadlines, evidence, costs and engagement scope all need a case-specific review.
We handle commercial property tax protests, business personal property, and other qualifying Texas property types. For reported examples, see our results; a value reduction is not the same as tax savings and past outcomes do not predict yours.
This is a short scope guide. Credentials and the signed engagement matter more than a job title.
| Stage or issue | Property tax consultant or authorized agent | Attorney |
|---|---|---|
| Valuation and ARB protest | May prepare evidence and represent an owner within the applicable licensing and agency rules. | May also handle the protest and advise on related legal issues. |
| Regular binding arbitration | An authorized agent may represent an owner in a qualifying case under the Comptroller's rules. | May represent an owner when retained; statutory eligibility and filing requirements still apply. |
| District court appeal | Cannot serve as the owner's lawyer in court. | May evaluate and represent a client in litigation under a separate agreed scope and fee arrangement. |
For licensing, fit, fee structures and a fuller comparison, read our property tax attorney vs. consultant guide. For post-ARB choices, see the appeal options guide.
We identify the property, tax year, appraisal district, protest status and any time-sensitive issues. County and case deadlines must be confirmed from the actual notice and official records.
We examine the valuation theory and useful records for the asset. For commercial property, that can include income, expenses, occupancy, sales or condition evidence.
The engagement should state who handles the protest or ARB hearing, the fee basis, client responsibilities and whether any later arbitration or lawsuit requires a separate decision.
Read more about our property tax protest service and the Texas areas we serve.
The firm advertises no upfront fee for qualifying protest engagements and a fee tied to savings. Ask for the written agreement before relying on a specific percentage or a “no savings, no fee” statement. Arbitration deposits, filing charges, expert costs and litigation fees can follow different terms.
After an unfavorable ARB order, compare the potential tax benefit with the evidence, statutory eligibility, available time and likely costs. A lower appraised value is possible only if the facts and procedure support it; no firm can promise a win or a particular savings amount.
No. A qualified consultant may be a good fit for a valuation and ARB matter. Attorney advice becomes more relevant when the dispute involves a legal issue or a district court appeal. Compare experience, asset fit, evidence, fees and the exact scope of representation.
Yes, an authorized agent may represent a property owner in qualifying regular binding arbitration under the Comptroller's rules. Eligibility and filing requirements apply. A non-attorney consultant cannot act as the owner's lawyer in district court.
No. Results depend on the property's facts, evidence, protest grounds, deadlines and decision-maker. We do not claim a higher win rate without a defined, verifiable comparison or guarantee that a protest will reduce the bill.
PropertyTaxes.Law advertises no upfront fee for qualifying protest work, subject to the written agreement. Arbitration deposits, court costs, expert expenses or litigation representation may require separate terms. Confirm the fee basis and who pays each cost before proceeding.
Editorial review: October 5, 2026. Confirm current requirements and the deadline for your specific property before acting.
Tell us the county, property type, tax year and where you are in the protest or appeal process. We can discuss a possible next step and the applicable engagement terms.
Contact PropertyTaxes.LawBrandon and his team have proven they can perform with any product type we give them,
from industrial and office property to single and multi-family residential.
At a critical time when a property was in lease-up, we were faced with an unreasonable and unjustified assessment.
Brandon’s tenacity and responsiveness resulted in a fair assessment and the largest value change I've seen in my career.
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