Calfee Halter & Griswold

Calfee Halter & Griswold's Columbus office brings the resources of a major regional law firm to property tax matters throughout central Ohio. Their tax practice group includes attorneys with deep expertise in property valuation, assessment procedures, and complex appeals processes at both county and state levels. The firm's multidisciplinary approach combines tax law expertise with real estate knowledge, providing comprehensive solutions for property owners facing assessment challenges. Their team regularly handles high-value commercial appeals and complex residential cases requiring sophisticated legal strategies.

The firm provides full-service property tax representation, from initial assessment analysis through Board of Tax Appeals litigation. Their commercial property tax services include valuation disputes for large office complexes, shopping centers, industrial facilities, and specialized properties like hospitals and hotels. They work with certified appraisers and valuation experts to build compelling cases for assessment reductions. Residential services cover single-family homes, luxury properties, and residential income properties. The team handles class action appeals for entire subdivisions when systematic over-assessment affects multiple properties. They also provide preventive services, monitoring assessment practices and advising clients on property improvements that might trigger reassessments. For complex estates and trusts, they coordinate property tax matters with estate planning attorneys to ensure comprehensive tax minimization strategies.

Your engagement begins with a detailed consultation where their tax attorneys review your property records, recent assessments, and comparable sales data. They'll provide an honest assessment of your appeal prospects and explain the timeline and costs involved. If you proceed, they conduct thorough due diligence, often working with independent appraisers to prepare expert valuation reports. The team handles all filing requirements and procedural matters, keeping you informed through regular updates. They represent you at board hearings and, if necessary, at the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals level. Their goal is achieving maximum tax reduction while minimizing disruption to your business or personal schedule.

Calfee serves property owners throughout Ohio from their Columbus office, with particular strength in Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, and Union counties. They handle appeals before all county boards of revision and regularly represent clients at the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals. Their statewide practice includes coordination with local counsel when beneficial for clients in distant counties.