Property Tax Lawyers
622 verified property tax attorneys across the United States. Find experienced Property Tax counsel to evaluate your case, explain your options, and represent you through every stage of the legal process.
My name is Jeremy T. Cranford.
W. Trent Steele was born in Staunton, Virginia, but has been a lifelong resident of South Florida.
Teig Lawrence is a lawyer practicing taxation, non-compliant foreign accounts and entities, irs penalty protests / abatements and 45 other areas of la...
Nick formed the Law Offices of Nicholas A. Furia, PLLC in 2009.
C. Scott Schwefel practices in the area of litigation and represents clients in a wide range of matters including real estate, business, and employmen...
Jocelyn Szymanowski focuses her practice on taxation, business, religious and charitable organizations, banking, and real estate matters. She has been...
Ms. Cynthia M Fraser is a lawyer practicing appeals, condemnation and eminent domain, property tax and 4 other areas of law.
Rick Davis is a lawyer practicing real estate, banking law, construction law and 36 other areas of law. Rick received a degree from Colby Community Co...
Atty. Dennis Vincent Composto is a lawyer practicing construction law, commercial real estate, business development and 31 other areas of law.
Jeffrey Dennis Cohen is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate and estate administration, business and succession planning and 38 other areas of...
James T. Magee is a lawyer practicing commercial, bankruptcy, bankruptcy chapter 7 and 12 other areas of law.
Nikolaus Alexander Baikow is a lawyer practicing alimony, child advocacy, child custody and 157 other areas of law. Nikolaus received a B.A. degree fr...
Charles Jack Malki is a lawyer practicing breach of contract, contracts, debtor and creditor and 9 other areas of law. Charles received a B.S. degree ...
Johnathan Michel Razbannia is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, business formation, business law and 4 other areas of law. Johnathan received a M...
Frank A Coppa is a lawyer practicing administrative law, alternative dispute resolution, appellate practice and 60 other areas of law. Frank received ...
Richard William Postma, Jr. is a lawyer practicing family law, employment law, criminal defense and 11 other areas of law. Richard received a B.S. deg...
Anthony F Della Pelle is a lawyer practicing condemnation, eminent domain, real estate tax appeals and 6 other areas of law. Anthony received a B.A. d...
Thomas J McCarthy is a lawyer practicing business law, commercial litigation, commercial real estate and 9 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. ...
Florida Trend Magazine's "Florida Legal Elite" for Commercial Litigation, 2009, 2011 and 2012. Florida Super Lawyers, 2011 and 2012.
Charles A. Ray, Jr. is an attorney admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and Maryland.
Rehan Naeem Khawaja practices at Rehan N. Khawaja Attorney at Law Read Full Bio
Joseph Gerald Springer is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, commercial litigation, real estate and 4 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.A. d...
Shalom S Maidenbaum is a lawyer practicing tax appeals, commercial litigation, real estate and 1 other area of law. Shalom received a B.S. degree from...
Jayson Manahan Aquino is a lawyer practicing taxation, accounting law, ad valorem tax and 54 other areas of law. Jayson received a B.S.A. degree from ...
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Brent Isaac Carter is a lawyer practicing real estate, zoning law, property tax. Brent received a degree from University of Evansville in 1994, and ha...
Claude J. Krawczyk is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial banking, commercial credit and 17 other areas of law.
Mr. Christopher Nelson Weiss is a lawyer practicing class actions litigation, products liability and toxic torts, property tax and 2 other areas of la...
Mr. Kenneth P Childs is a lawyer practicing construction and design, litigation, workout and restructuring services and 4 other areas of law.
Peter Matwiczyk has been practicing law in Palm Beach County for over thirty years. He has been board certified by the Florida Bar in wills, trusts, a...
Diana Pelham, founder of Pelham PLLC, is a distinguished attorney recognized for her expertise in tax law and estate planning, and her unwavering comm...
Harris graduated from the University of Florida in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture. In 1989 he received his J.D. degree from the...
Harris L. Bonnette, Jr. is a lawyer practicing federal and state tax controversy (civil and criminal), contested trusts and estates, trust litigation ...
Ray, Winton & Kelley, PLLC (2018-Present); Kanawha County Public Defender's Office (2017-2018); WVU College of Law Tax Clinic (2014-2015).
Mr. Samuel Kenneth Rogers is a lawyer practicing estate planning, general practice, landlord & tenant and 2 other areas of law.
Bernadette Imelda Shetrone is a lawyer practicing child custody, child support, divorce and 28 other areas of law. Bernadette received a M.A. degree f...
Mr. Rosenbloom is senior of counsel to the firm and focuses his litigation practice on real estate tax reduction (tax certiorari), condemnation, emine...
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Paul D. Bancroft is a lawyer practicing state taxation, local taxation, sales and use tax and 2 other areas of law.
Paul Anthony Miller is a lawyer practicing real estate, wills, decedents estates and 154 other areas of law. Paul received a degree from Iowa State Un...
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Mr. William Blanton Tatum is a lawyer practicing general business, real estate, taxation and 79 other areas of law.
Partner/shareholder Joshua D. Sherman, Esq., is a lifelong resident of Salem County, having graduated from Woodstown High School, the University of De...
Michael Gregory Galloway is a lawyer practicing employment tax, government relations, income tax and 8 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. deg...
Ms. Ellen J.
My name is Christopher Larson. I absolutely love being a tax attorney in Seattle,...
Mr. Michael Patrick Johnson is a lawyer practicing estate planning, corporate law, business law and 191 other areas of law.
Robyn Truby is a lawyer practicing admin/govt/reg law, energy regulation, business and 14 other areas of law. Robyn received a degree from University ...
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Kimberley A. Gale is a lawyer practicing local government law, state government law, township law and 15 other areas of law.
William Allen McLain is a lawyer practicing legislative practice, property tax. William received a B.S. degree from Southern Illinois University in 19...
Brandon Charles Hedrick is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, real estate, collections and 9 other areas of law. Brandon received a B.B.A. degree f...
Mr. Stephen C Newmark is a lawyer practicing elder law, probate, taxation and 65 other areas of law.
Chadwick Carleton Bunch is a lawyer practicing corporate & securities, mergers and acquisitions, taxation and 11 other areas of law. Chadwick received...
Paul Raphael Rosenbaum is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial real estate, real estate acquisitions and 11 other areas of law. Paul received a...
George Walter McCool is a lawyer practicing ad valorem tax, property tax, property tax appeals and 4 other areas of law. George received a B.S. degree...
Atty. Robert Horowitz is a lawyer practicing state tax controversies, property tax, antitrust litigation and 1 other area of law.
Jonathan Robert Elrod is a lawyer practicing marriage & prenuptials, consumer protection, contracts and 11 other areas of law. Jonathan received a B.A...
Mr. Kaplan concentrates his practice on representing property owners in the areas of ad valorem property tax disputes and litigation, negotiating econ...
David Bruce Hamilton is a lawyer practicing estate planning, contracts & agreements, criminal defense and 41 other areas of law. David received a B.S....
What is Property Tax?
Property Tax is the branch of law that governs the rights, obligations, and disputes that arise within its subject matter. In the United States, property tax sits at the intersection of statutes enacted by Congress, the regulations issued by federal agencies, the laws passed by all fifty state legislatures, and the body of judge-made decisions known as the common law. Because every state writes its own version of the rules, the way property tax works in one jurisdiction can look noticeably different from how it works in another, and that is one of the main reasons attorneys in this area focus their practice geographically — to stay fluent in the local statutes, court rules, and judicial preferences that shape outcomes.
At a practical level, Property Tax attorneys spend their time on three categories of work. The first is advice and prevention: counselling clients on how to structure transactions, draft documents, and conduct business so that legal risk is minimised before a dispute ever begins. The second is transactional execution: producing the contracts, filings, notices, and registrations that the law actually requires to make a decision legally binding. The third is contested representation: defending or pursuing a client's interests when a dispute escalates to negotiation, regulatory enforcement, arbitration, or litigation in court.
The clients who hire Property Tax lawyers range from individuals navigating a single life event to multinational corporations with complex regulatory exposure. What unifies them is the need for an experienced lawyer who knows the relevant code sections, has appeared in the relevant courts, and can translate the strategic options into language a client can act on. AttorneyQnA currently lists 622 verified property tax attorneys across the United States, each with a public profile showing their bar admissions, years in practice, and the kinds of matters they have handled — with the deepest concentration of practitioners in Alabama.
When do you need a Property Tax attorney?
Most people contact a property tax lawyer for one of two reasons: something is about to happen that they want done correctly the first time, or something has gone wrong and they need it fixed before it gets worse. The earlier you involve counsel, the more options you usually have, and the lower the cost of getting to a resolution tends to be. The scenarios below are the ones we see most often on AttorneyQnA from prospective clients searching for property tax representation.
Once your signature is on a contract, settlement, lease, or release, your bargaining leverage drops sharply. A short pre-signature review by a property tax lawyer is the cheapest insurance you can buy.
Cease-and-desist letters, regulatory notices, and demand letters all start clocks. Missing the response window can convert a manageable problem into a default judgment or formal enforcement action.
Statutes of limitations, filing windows, and appeal periods are jurisdictional — courts cannot extend them as a favour. If you can identify a date that matters, you need a lawyer before that date arrives.
The moment opposing counsel appears, the conversation moves out of normal English and into procedural language. Continuing unrepresented usually means losing ground you cannot recover later.
Forming an entity, choosing a venue, structuring a deal, or selecting a remedy each has long-term consequences. A consultation at the planning stage is far cheaper than redoing it after the fact.
Multi-state matters bring conflict-of-laws questions that change which statutes apply and which court has authority. An attorney licensed in the right jurisdiction is not optional.
If any of the situations above describes where you are right now, the next step is a focused consultation. Use the Ask a Lawyer tool for short written questions, or browse the 622 property tax attorneys listed above to book a paid consultation directly.
How to choose a Property Tax attorney
The single biggest factor in choosing a property tax lawyer is fit with your specific matter. A lawyer with twenty years of property tax experience but no exposure to your particular sub-issue can easily be a worse choice than a five-year associate who has handled the same problem repeatedly. We recommend running every prospective lawyer through the same five-step checklist before signing an engagement letter.
- Bar admission in the correct jurisdiction. Confirm the lawyer is admitted in the state — and where relevant, the federal district — where your matter sits. The lawyer's profile on AttorneyQnA shows every bar admission on file, and the underlying state bar's "lawyer lookup" tool will confirm active standing in under a minute.
- Direct experience with your fact pattern. Ask plainly: "How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years, and how did they resolve?" An honest answer reveals more than years-in-practice alone.
- A written fee agreement. Whether hourly, flat fee, contingent, or hybrid, the engagement letter should specify what is included, what triggers additional charges, and how disputes are handled. Avoid lawyers who resist writing the terms down.
- Communication cadence. Decide upfront how often you expect updates, who your day-to-day contact will be, and what response time is reasonable. The number-one complaint filed with state bar grievance committees is not malpractice — it is non-communication.
- Conflict check + reputation pulse. Make sure the lawyer has run a formal conflict check, then spend ten minutes reading independent reviews and any public disciplinary history. The state bar's website is authoritative for the second; the lawyer's AttorneyQnA profile collects the first.
Once you have a shortlist, schedule consultations with two or three. Lawyers vary widely in temperament, and the right strategic match for your case is sometimes the second or third lawyer you meet — not the first.
How much does a Property Tax lawyer cost?
Legal fees in the United States are not regulated by a uniform schedule, so what you pay a property tax lawyer depends on the billing model the lawyer offers, the complexity of your matter, and the local market. There are four billing structures used in this practice area; most engagements use one, but hybrid arrangements are increasingly common.
1. Hourly billing
The default model for most non-contingent matters. Rates for property tax attorneys in the U.S. typically range from $150–$250/hour in smaller markets to $400–$700/hour in major metropolitan areas, with senior partners at large firms commanding $900/hour and above. Hourly billing is fairest when the scope of work is genuinely unpredictable, but it creates an incentive structure that the client has to monitor.
2. Flat fee
Increasingly used for well-defined transactions — incorporations, will drafting, single-issue filings, uncontested matters. A flat fee tells you exactly what the deliverable will cost, and the lawyer absorbs the risk of unexpected complexity. Ask whether the flat fee includes filing fees, third-party costs, and any post-filing follow-up.
3. Contingency
Where it is permitted by the rules of professional conduct — most often in plaintiff-side property tax work involving monetary recovery — the lawyer is paid a percentage of the proceeds, typically 33% before suit is filed and 40% after. The client pays nothing if there is no recovery. Contingency fees align the lawyer's economics with yours, but the percentage compounds across time, so very strong cases sometimes do better on hourly billing.
4. Retainer / subscription
A monthly fee that buys a defined block of access or hours. This is common for businesses with ongoing property tax needs — contract review, employee questions, regulatory check-ins. A subscription smooths out spending and gives the lawyer a reason to know your operation in depth.
Whichever model you choose, ask for an itemised written estimate before the engagement begins, and ask explicitly what is not covered. Surprise expenses are the most common source of attorney-client friction.
Frequently asked questions about property tax
How quickly can a property tax lawyer review my matter?
Most lawyers can schedule an initial consultation within 1–3 business days. Urgent matters — pending deadlines, time-sensitive notices, court-ordered hearings — should be flagged in your first message; many lawyers reserve emergency consultation slots for that reason. If you need a written answer faster, the Ask a Lawyer tool typically returns answers in under 24 hours.
Do I need a property tax lawyer in my exact city, or anywhere in my state?
Bar admission is the controlling rule: any attorney licensed in your state can represent you in that state's courts and agencies, regardless of which city they're based in. Practical proximity still matters for in-person meetings, local court familiarity, and access to the local bench and bar. For state-level filings and remote-friendly matters, an attorney elsewhere in the same state often works fine.
Will an initial consultation cost me anything?
Many property tax attorneys offer a free 15- to 30-minute initial consultation; others charge a flat consultation fee that may be credited against the engagement if you hire them. The lawyer's profile lists the consultation policy. Free does not always mean better — a fee-based consultation is sometimes the sign of a lawyer who treats their time, and yours, seriously.
What documents should I bring to the first meeting?
Bring every contract, notice, letter, filing, or written communication connected to the matter; a written timeline of events with dates; the names and contact details of every other party involved; and any deadlines or hearing dates you are already aware of. Even an incomplete file is more useful than a verbal summary alone.
Can I change lawyers if I am not happy with mine?
Yes. Clients can discharge their lawyer at any time, for any reason, by written notice. Your case file belongs to you and must be transferred to your new counsel. Any unpaid fees through the date of discharge remain owed; any unearned advance must be refunded. If you are mid-litigation, the court typically must approve the substitution, but approval is routine.
How long does a typical property tax matter take?
It depends almost entirely on whether the matter is transactional or contested. A transactional matter — a contract, a filing, a single-step transaction — can resolve in days to weeks. A contested matter — anything involving disputed facts, court intervention, or regulatory action — typically takes months at minimum, and complex cases can run multiple years. Your lawyer should give you a realistic outside estimate at intake.
Are property tax lawyer fees tax-deductible?
It depends on the nature of the matter and current tax law. Fees connected to producing or collecting taxable income, managing investment property, or operating a business are often deductible; fees for personal matters generally are not. Because rules change, confirm deductibility with a tax professional for the year in which the fees are paid.
What is the difference between property tax and the related practice areas?
Property Tax overlaps with several adjacent areas — see the related-practice-area grid below for direct links. Choosing the right lawyer often means picking the one whose primary focus matches the heart of your problem, even if multiple labels could technically apply. When you are unsure, list your situation in your own words to two lawyers from neighbouring areas and ask which one of them is the better fit; honest lawyers will tell you.
Find property tax attorneys by state
Each state link below opens the property tax roster for that jurisdiction, with the local statute of limitations, court-system overview, and verified attorneys.
Property Tax Law Firms
Main Law Firm
Winter Park
Walton Law Firm
San Marcos
Bruner Law Firm
Fort Walton Beach
J&Y Law Firm
Los Angeles
West Law Firm
Charleston
John T. Floyd Law Firm
Houston
Property Tax by State
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