Brennan Manna & Diamond

Brennan Manna & Diamond brings decades of legal expertise to property tax challenges in Columbus and surrounding areas. While they're known for bankruptcy and immigration law, their tax law division handles complex property assessment disputes with the same attention to detail that's made them a trusted name in Central Ohio. Their approach combines legal knowledge with practical understanding of local assessment practices. They've helped hundreds of property owners reduce their tax burden through strategic appeals and negotiations with county assessors. The firm's multi-disciplinary background means they understand how property taxes fit into your broader financial picture.

The firm provides comprehensive property tax appeal services for both residential and commercial properties. They handle assessment challenges from initial review through formal hearings before the Board of Tax Appeals. Their team analyzes comparable sales data, questions assessment methodologies, and identifies errors in property records that could be inflating your taxes. For commercial properties, they offer specialized services including income approach valuations, depreciation analyses, and market rent studies. They work with certified appraisers when needed to build strong cases for tax reduction. Residential services include homestead exemption applications, senior citizen discounts, and disability exemptions. They also handle tax abatement applications for property improvements and new construction. The firm provides ongoing monitoring services to catch assessment increases early and file timely appeals.

Your consultation begins with a comprehensive property assessment review where they analyze your current tax situation and identify potential savings opportunities. They'll request copies of your property records, recent assessments, and comparable sales data from the county auditor's office. If they find grounds for an appeal, they'll prepare and file all necessary paperwork with the appropriate boards. Throughout the process, they handle communications with assessors and attend hearings on your behalf. They provide regular updates on case progress and explain each step in plain language. Most residential appeals resolve within 6-12 months, while commercial cases may take longer depending on complexity.

Based in Columbus, they serve Franklin County and surrounding Central Ohio counties including Delaware, Fairfield, Licking, and Madison. They handle cases throughout the region and have established relationships with county assessors' offices across their service territory. For complex commercial properties, they'll travel further when the potential tax savings justify the expanded scope.