DLA Piper

DLA Piper's Baltimore office provides sophisticated property tax consulting services to major commercial property owners, institutional investors, and high-net-worth individuals. As part of a global law firm with extensive tax and real estate capabilities, they handle complex property tax matters that require coordination across multiple jurisdictions and substantial resources. The firm's property tax practice leverages their deep bench of tax attorneys, real estate lawyers, and litigation specialists to tackle challenging assessment appeals and develop comprehensive tax strategies. They work primarily with large commercial properties, multi-state property portfolios, and complex real estate transactions where property tax implications are substantial. Their institutional approach brings sophisticated analysis and resources that smaller firms cannot match.

DLA Piper provides comprehensive property tax services including large-scale assessment appeals, portfolio-wide tax strategy development, and transactional property tax consulting. They conduct sophisticated economic analyses using multiple valuation approaches, coordinate with leading appraisal firms, and present complex cases before appeal boards and courts. Services include managing property tax appeals across multiple jurisdictions, negotiating with assessors on behalf of major property owners, and litigating complex valuation disputes. They provide ongoing compliance consulting, helping clients understand property tax implications of acquisitions, developments, and dispositions. The firm also handles tax exemption applications for qualifying properties and provides due diligence on property tax exposure for real estate transactions. Their team coordinates with accountants, appraisers, and other specialists to deliver comprehensive solutions for institutional clients.

The process typically begins with a comprehensive portfolio review where they analyze property assessments across your holdings and identify the best appeal opportunities. They coordinate with your internal team and other advisors to understand business objectives and develop strategies that align with overall goals. For individual appeals, they conduct thorough due diligence including market analysis, income and expense studies, and coordination with specialized appraisers. They prepare detailed appeal submissions with sophisticated economic analysis and present cases at formal hearings or negotiate directly with senior assessor staff. Throughout the process, they provide regular strategic updates and coordinate with your accounting and finance teams to ensure optimal outcomes. Their approach often involves long-term relationship building with assessment officials to benefit future appeals.

DLA Piper serves clients throughout Maryland and across the United States from their Baltimore office. They handle property tax matters for national clients with Maryland holdings and coordinate multi-jurisdictional appeals for property owners with portfolios spanning multiple states. Their Baltimore team works closely with DLA Piper offices nationwide to provide seamless service for institutional clients with complex property tax needs across various markets.