Bohonnon Law Firm

Bohonnon Law Firm has served New Haven and the surrounding region for years, handling a mix of personal injury, business, and tax law matters. The firm's tax practice includes property tax appeals for both residential and commercial clients throughout New Haven County. Their attorneys bring courtroom experience from the personal injury side of the practice, which translates well into the litigation phase of a contested assessment case. The firm is known for taking time with clients and explaining the process without talking down to them. They understand that most property owners have never challenged an assessment before and don't know what to expect. Bohonnon walks people through each step, from reviewing the initial notice to appearing before the board, without making the process feel more complicated than it needs to be.

Bohonnon Law Firm handles property tax appeals at the board of assessment appeals level and in Superior Court when necessary. Their attorneys review assessment notices, pull property record cards, analyze comparable sales, and build the factual record needed for a successful hearing. The firm handles residential homes, condominiums, multi-family properties, and commercial real estate throughout New Haven County. On the business law side, the firm assists property owners who hold real estate through LLCs, partnerships, or trusts. This matters because appeals filed by entities sometimes have different procedural requirements, and getting the standing and filing details right is essential. Their personal injury background gives Bohonnon attorneys a natural comfort with evidence preparation and witness examination, skills that translate directly into tax litigation when an appraisal expert needs to testify. The firm also handles situations where a property's classification is wrong, such as a property taxed as commercial that should qualify for residential rates, or land that should carry a farm or open space exemption. These classification corrections can produce larger savings than a simple value adjustment.

Bohonnon starts with a review of your assessment notice and property card, which is free. They'll look at recent comparable sales, your property's physical condition, and how the town classified the property. If the evidence supports a challenge, they'll recommend next steps and explain the cost before you decide anything. The formal appeal goes to the New Haven board of assessment appeals, with hearings typically scheduled in March and April. Bohonnon prepares the filing, organizes the evidence package, and appears with you at the hearing. If the result doesn't reflect fair value, the firm can file a Superior Court appeal under Connecticut law. Throughout the process, they're reachable and responsive. You won't be chasing updates or trying to figure out where things stand on your own.

Bohonnon Law Firm serves clients throughout New Haven County, including New Haven, Hamden, West Haven, East Haven, North Haven, Milford, Orange, Derby, Ansonia, and Shelton. They also handle matters in adjacent areas of Middlesex and Fairfield counties. New Haven's diverse property market, from Yale-adjacent residential to industrial parcels, is the core of their geographic focus.