Bendure & Thomas

Bendure & Thomas brings decades of experience to property tax consulting throughout Michigan. The firm combines general litigation expertise with specialized tax law knowledge to help property owners reduce their tax burden through strategic appeals and assessment challenges. Located in Bloomfield Hills, the team understands Michigan's property tax system inside and out. They've successfully handled cases ranging from residential appeals to complex commercial property valuations. Their dual focus on litigation and tax law means they're prepared to take your case all the way through the appeals process if necessary.

The firm provides comprehensive property tax assessment reviews for both residential and commercial properties. Their valuation analysis service examines your property's assessed value against current market conditions and comparable sales data. They handle formal tax appeals through Michigan's Tax Tribunal when assessments are clearly excessive. For commercial clients, they offer specialized services including industrial property evaluations, retail space assessments, and office building valuations. Their litigation background proves valuable when cases require courtroom representation. They also provide ongoing assessment monitoring services to catch potential overvaluations before they become costly problems. Residential services include homestead exemption verification, assessment error correction, and principal residence exemption applications. The team reviews property cards for accuracy and identifies discrepancies in square footage, lot size, or property characteristics that could affect your tax liability.

Your consultation begins with a comprehensive property assessment review. They'll examine your property records, recent sales data, and current market conditions to identify potential savings opportunities. If they find grounds for an appeal, they'll explain the process and timeline. The team handles all paperwork filing and deadline management. For residential appeals, they typically start with informal discussions with local assessors. Commercial cases often require formal appraisals and detailed market analysis. If necessary, they'll represent you at hearings or in court proceedings.

Bendure & Thomas serves property owners throughout Oakland County and surrounding Michigan communities. Their Bloomfield Hills location provides convenient access to clients in Birmingham, Troy, Farmington Hills, and Detroit metro area suburbs. They handle cases across Michigan's various county assessment districts.