Property Tax Attorney in New York
Reduce Your Property Tax Assessment. If your property is over-assessed, you may be paying more than necessary. An experienced property tax attorney in New York can help challenge your assessment.
Why Choose Us
- Review Property Valuation
- File Tax Assessment Appeals
- Representation in Proceedings
Are You Paying Too Much in Property Taxes?
You may be — and you may not even know it. Municipalities often overvalue properties, leading to inflated tax bills. Unlike consultants, an attorney can navigate the legal system and represent you in court if necessary to achieve the best result.
Our Approach to Tax Reduction in Westchester County
Legal Expertise
We understand New York tax law in depth, handle complex filings, and can take your case to court if necessary.
Managing Deadlines
Tax grievance deadlines in Valhalla, NY and surrounding towns are strict. We manage all procedural risks.
Proven Results
We have achieved significant tax reductions for property owners across the New York Metropolitan Area.
No-Risk Structure
We work on a contingency basis—meaning our fees are based entirely on the tax savings we achieve for you.
The Property Tax Grievance Process
Valuation Analysis
We compare your current assessment against market data and recent sales of comparable properties in your specific Westchester neighborhood.
Administrative Grievance
Preparation and filing of the RP-524 complaint form with the local Board of Assessment Review before the municipal deadline.
Judicial Appeal (SCAR/Article 7)
If the board denies the grievance, we file a Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR) or Article 7 petition in New York Supreme Court.
Why Use an Attorney?
While non-attorney consultants can file grievances, only an attorney can:
- Provide Legal Advocacy: We can represent you in judicial proceedings (Article 7) which consultants cannot.
- Navigate Complex Law: Deep understanding of the Real Property Tax Law (RPTL) and local Westchester precedents.
- Aggressive Negotiation: We leverage the threat of litigation to secure better settlements from municipal assessors.
Representative Tax Savings
Residential Assessment Reduction
Successfully challenged the assessment of a luxury residential estate in Westchester County, resulting in a 15% reduction in annual property taxes and a significant retroactive refund.
Commercial Property Appeal
Represented a commercial property owner in the New York Metropolitan Area in an Article 7 proceeding, securing a multi-year tax reduction that improved the property's net operating income.