Alston & Bird

Alston & Bird's Property Tax Practice represents major corporations, real estate developers, and high-net-worth individuals in complex property tax matters across Georgia and the Southeast. Our attorneys combine deep tax law expertise with sophisticated valuation knowledge to handle the most challenging assessment disputes. With decades of experience in property tax litigation, our team has successfully represented clients in cases involving billions of dollars in assessed value. We focus on large-scale commercial properties, specialized facilities, and complex ownership structures that require advanced legal and valuation strategies.

Our property tax services encompass comprehensive assessment challenges for large commercial portfolios, including office towers, shopping centers, industrial complexes, and specialized facilities like data centers and manufacturing plants. We handle multi-jurisdiction appeals for clients with properties across multiple counties or states. We provide strategic tax planning to minimize future assessment exposure through proper structuring of acquisitions and developments. Our litigation services include appeals to state supreme courts when necessary. We also handle assessment disputes for unique properties like airports, utilities, and telecommunications facilities that require specialized valuation approaches. Additionally, we assist with property tax aspects of real estate transactions and provide ongoing compliance consulting for institutional property owners.

Our engagement begins with a comprehensive portfolio review to identify properties with the highest appeal potential and strategic value. We develop multi-year tax strategies that consider both immediate savings and long-term planning objectives. Our team coordinates with leading appraisal firms to develop compelling valuation arguments supported by extensive market research. We handle all aspects of the legal process, from initial filings through potential litigation. Complex commercial cases typically require 6-18 months to resolve, depending on the jurisdiction and complexity of valuation issues.

We serve clients throughout the Southeast with particular strength in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, and Texas. Our Atlanta office anchors our regional practice while coordinating with our other offices nationwide. Our practice extends beyond the Southeast for national clients with multi-state property portfolios. We maintain relationships with local counsel and valuation experts in markets where we don't have physical presence to ensure comprehensive coverage.