Bourdow, Bowen & Ellis

Bourdow, Bowen & Ellis provides property tax appeal services as part of our comprehensive business and tax law practice. Located in Midlothian, we serve clients throughout the Richmond metropolitan area with practical, results-focused approaches to reducing property tax burdens. Our multi-disciplinary practice allows us to address property tax issues within the broader context of our clients' business and personal financial situations. Whether you're dealing with a residential overassessment or complex commercial property valuation disputes, we bring decades of combined legal experience to achieve favorable outcomes while considering the bigger picture of your overall tax strategy.

We handle property tax appeals for both residential and commercial properties with emphasis on practical solutions that fit within comprehensive tax planning strategies. Our residential services cover single-family homes, condominiums, and investment properties where we challenge inflated assessments and incorrect property data. For business clients, we integrate property tax appeals with broader business tax planning, addressing commercial real estate assessments for office buildings, retail spaces, warehouses, and industrial facilities. Our approach includes analyzing how property tax reductions fit with overall business tax strategies, depreciation schedules, and long-term real estate planning. We also handle property classification disputes, special use valuations, and assessment appeals that affect business operations and cash flow planning.

We begin with a consultation that examines your property tax issues within the context of your overall business and personal tax situation. This comprehensive approach often reveals opportunities for tax savings beyond simple assessment appeals. Our appeal process includes detailed property analysis, comparable sales research, and preparation of all necessary documentation. As attorneys, we represent you at hearings and can pursue court appeals when beneficial. Throughout the process, we consider how property tax changes affect your broader tax planning and advise on timing strategies that maximize overall tax benefits. Most appeals resolve within 90-120 days, depending on jurisdiction requirements and hearing schedules.

Based in Midlothian, we serve clients throughout the Richmond metropolitan area including Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover, and Powhatan counties. Our central location provides convenient access to most area jurisdictions and assessment offices. As a full-service law firm, we're equipped to handle complex cases that span multiple jurisdictions or involve related legal issues like business formation, real estate transactions, or estate planning matters that intersect with property tax concerns.