Dakessian Law

Dakessian Law has built a strong reputation in Los Angeles for helping property owners fight back against inflated tax assessments. The firm focuses on property tax appeals and assessment challenges, working with both residential and commercial clients who feel the county's valuation doesn't reflect reality. Their track record speaks for itself, and client reviews consistently highlight results and responsiveness. Founded with a focus on tax law, the firm understands that property taxes are often one of the largest recurring costs for homeowners and investors alike. They don't just file paperwork; they build a case. Whether you've recently purchased a property that seems over-assessed or you've watched your tax bill climb while neighboring values stayed flat, Dakessian Law can walk you through your options.

Dakessian Law offers a full range of property tax services tailored to the Los Angeles market. Their core offering is the formal appeal process under California's Proposition 8 and Proposition 13 frameworks, which govern how assessed values can be challenged and reduced. They handle everything from preparing your application to the Assessment Appeals Board to representing you at hearings. Beyond standard residential appeals, the firm works with commercial property owners on more complex valuation disputes. Income-approach analyses, comparable sales reviews, and cost-approach challenges are all part of their toolkit when dealing with larger assets like apartment buildings, retail centers, and office properties. They also assist clients who've recently purchased properties and need a supplemental assessment review, as well as those dealing with change-of-ownership reassessments that may have been calculated incorrectly. Estate-related transfers and parent-child exclusions under Proposition 19 are another area where they regularly help families protect their tax base. If you think your bill is wrong, they'll tell you honestly whether you have a case worth pursuing.

The process at Dakessian Law starts with a free consultation. They'll review your current assessed value, look at comparable sales data, and give you an honest read on whether an appeal makes financial sense given the potential savings versus the time involved. If you move forward, they gather the documentation needed to support your claim, including recent sale prices, appraisals, and neighborhood comps. They file the appeal with the Los Angeles County Assessment Appeals Board and manage all communications with the assessor's office, including any informal review meetings that may happen before a formal hearing. Hearing prep is thorough. They'll walk you through what to expect, prepare exhibits, and handle the presentation. Most appeals in Los Angeles take several months to reach a hearing date given the volume of cases the board handles. They'll keep you updated throughout and let you know if a settlement offer from the assessor's office is worth accepting.

Dakessian Law serves property owners throughout Los Angeles County, including the City of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Burbank, Pasadena, Long Beach, Torrance, and surrounding communities. They work with both residential homeowners and commercial property owners across the county's diverse submarkets. If your property sits within LA County's jurisdiction, they can typically help.