Dinsmore & Shohl

Dinsmore & Shohl's Denver office brings national expertise to Colorado property tax matters, serving clients throughout the Denver metropolitan area. Our property tax practice combines the resources of a major law firm with specialized knowledge of Colorado's assessment and appeals processes. We handle complex property tax issues for corporations, developers, and high-value property owners who need sophisticated legal representation. Our team includes attorneys who previously worked in government assessment offices and understand the intricacies of Colorado's property tax system from both sides of the table.

Our property tax services encompass all aspects of assessment challenges and tax minimization strategies. We represent clients in county board hearings, district court appeals, and Colorado Board of Assessment Appeals proceedings. Our expertise includes challenging incorrect classifications, disputing valuation methodologies, and pursuing exemptions for qualifying properties. We handle both routine assessment appeals and complex multi-jurisdictional matters involving properties across multiple counties. Our commercial practice includes specialized knowledge of PILOT agreements, TIF districts, and other economic development tools that affect property taxation. We also provide proactive tax planning advice for property acquisitions, developments, and dispositions. Our team regularly handles matters involving utilities, oil and gas properties, and other specialized asset classes that require deep technical knowledge of assessment practices.

Our process starts with a comprehensive analysis of your property's assessment history, comparable properties, and applicable legal precedents. We conduct detailed due diligence including site inspections, document reviews, and consultations with valuation experts. Our legal team then develops a strategic approach tailored to your specific situation and goals. We prepare detailed legal briefs and supporting evidence, coordinate with expert witnesses, and provide aggressive representation at all hearing levels. Throughout the process, we maintain clear communication about strategy, timeline, and expected outcomes.

We serve clients throughout Colorado with particular strength in the Denver metropolitan area, including Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Thornton, Westminster, Arvada, and surrounding communities. Our statewide practice handles matters in rural counties and mountain communities as well. We're licensed to practice before all Colorado courts and administrative bodies that handle property tax matters.