A well-researched, informed, and persuasive appeal can slash your property tax bill. Make sure your representative knows the process, the facts, and the law.
The Competitive Advantage: The most prepared with the knowledge of the facts and the law win cases. Period. We are trained with this mentality. We convey this through our actions, words, legal arguments, and appearance.
PropertyTaxes.Law solves the "middleman" issue. We are lawyers with the ability to keep fighting for you all the way through trial. We are already knowledgeable about the facts because we fought your initial protest. You don't have to re-teach us anything or worry about missed deadlines.
Traditional consultants often take 50% of your savings just to hand your case to a lawyer you don't know. We cut out the middleman. We believe 50% is too much to pay just for a referral. Our fee structure is transparent and fair, adhering to legal ethics.
The Texas Property Tax Code is filled with technicalities. You need someone proficient in the law to advise you on provisions like Recreational Use Exemptions, Real Estate Inventory, and Affordable Housing exemptions. Without legal expertise, you could be missing massive savings.
The traditional "Texas Two-Step" (hiring a consultant, then hiring a separate lawyer for appeal) is inefficient. Things get lost in the shuffle. We handle everything from A to Z, ensuring continuity and aggressive representation from the very first hearing.
We only use well-trained lawyers with substantial courtroom experience. We speak with conviction. A hearing in front of an Appraisal Review Board is a walk in the park compared to the high-stakes litigation we are accustomed to.
Credibility is immediately lost when a representative shows up in jeans and a t-shirt. We maintain the highest level of professionalism in dress and demeanor, instantly commanding respect from the appraisal board.
The appeal process is the chance to make an actual difference. As effective advocates, we know our purpose is to educate and persuade the decision-makers. We treat arguments as a conversation, not a debate.
We are trained to anticipate the Appraisal Review Board's questions and identify potential weaknesses in the county's argument before they even speak. We adjust our arguments in real-time to maintain control of the hearing.
It is often cost-prohibitive to hire expert witnesses for a lawsuit. Using the "Property Owner Rule," we can often use your personal knowledge to testify on value, saving you thousands in expert witness expenses while still winning in District Court.
For a deeper look at the exact licensing differences — what a consultant's 40-hour registration covers versus a State Bar-licensed attorney's authority — read our full comparison: Property Tax Attorney vs. Consultant.
For straightforward residential protests, a consultant may be sufficient. For high-value, commercial, industrial, or heavily disputed properties, an attorney can carry the case through arbitration or district court if the initial protest doesn't resolve fairly — something most non-attorney consultants cannot do. See our full attorney vs. consultant comparison for the licensing details behind this.
It refers to the traditional model of hiring a consultant to handle the initial protest, then separately hiring a lawyer if the case needs to escalate to arbitration or litigation. This hand-off can create delays and lost context at the exact point a case needs the most continuity.
Fee structures vary by firm and are not uniform across the industry. Some consultants charge a percentage of savings that may include a referral cost if your case is later handed to outside counsel. Always confirm the exact fee percentage and what happens if your case needs to escalate before signing with any firm.
Generally, no. Non-attorney consultants can typically handle informal review and Appraisal Review Board hearings, but binding arbitration and district court litigation require an attorney. This is one of the main reasons some property owners choose attorney-led representation from the start.
Brandon 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.
Outstanding!! These guys are pros - they are great at what they do and great to work with.