Disparte Tax Law

Disparte Tax Law is a Glendale-based firm focused exclusively on tax law, including property tax assessment appeals for residential and commercial property owners throughout the greater Los Angeles area. The firm's singular focus on tax matters means the attorneys here aren't splitting attention between unrelated practice areas. If your issue is tax-related, this is what they do every day. Clients who come to Disparte typically have an assessment that feels out of step with what their property would actually sell for, or they've received a supplemental assessment after a purchase or transfer that they weren't expecting. The firm is known for being methodical, and the 5-star rating it's earned reflects clients who felt the process was handled professionally and that they understood what was happening throughout. Glendale's proximity to downtown LA means the firm is well-positioned for assessment work across both jurisdictions.

Disparte Tax Law handles property tax assessment appeals at both the county assessment appeals board level and, where warranted, through California superior court. For most clients, the appeals board process is sufficient, but the firm is equipped to take cases further when the facts and stakes justify it. The firm reviews assessor records, requests the full work file from the county, analyzes market comparables and income data, and prepares a hearing package that addresses the specific methodology the assessor used to value the property. Different property types require different approaches: a single-family home is valued primarily through comparable sales, while an apartment building or commercial property may require an income capitalization analysis or cost approach review. Disparte works across all of these property types. The firm also advises clients on reassessment triggers, particularly around change-of-ownership events that sometimes catch property owners off guard, and handles California state tax disputes that intersect with property-related income or deductions.

The process starts with a review of your most recent assessment notice and the assessor's records. Disparte evaluates whether the assessed value is defensible given current market conditions and lets you know upfront whether an appeal is worth pursuing. There's no point filing an appeal that isn't likely to succeed, and the firm won't encourage you to do so. If you proceed, the firm handles the filing, the assessor data request, and all preparation through the hearing. Many cases settle before a formal hearing, which is often faster and still results in a meaningful reduction. For cases that go to hearing, the firm presents evidence and argues the case directly before the board. After a decision, if a refund is owed, the firm helps ensure it's processed correctly. The whole timeline varies based on the board's backlog, but clients are kept updated throughout.

Disparte Tax Law serves property owners in Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, Los Angeles, La Canada Flintridge, Montrose, and surrounding communities throughout Los Angeles County. The firm's Glendale office is centrally located for clients in the Foothills corridor and the San Gabriel Valley, and the firm handles cases across all assessment districts within LA County. Most client meetings can be handled remotely if in-person isn't convenient.