DLA Piper

DLA Piper's Miami property tax division leverages the firm's national real estate expertise to deliver sophisticated tax reduction strategies for high-value properties throughout South Florida. Their team combines Big Law resources with specialized local market knowledge to handle complex commercial and residential assessment challenges. The practice serves institutional property owners, real estate investment firms, and high-net-worth individuals facing substantial property tax burdens. DLA Piper's approach emphasizes detailed financial analysis, expert valuation testimony, and strategic negotiation with county officials. Their success in reducing assessments for major commercial properties and luxury residential developments has established them as a leading choice for sophisticated property tax matters.

Commercial property tax appeals represent the firm's primary focus, handling office buildings, retail centers, industrial facilities, and multi-family developments across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. The team provides comprehensive valuation analysis using income, cost, and sales comparison approaches tailored to each property type. Residential services focus on high-value homes, luxury condominiums, and investment properties where potential tax savings justify sophisticated legal representation. DLA Piper offers portfolio-wide assessment reviews for clients with multiple properties, identifying systematic appeal opportunities and coordinating simultaneous protests. The firm's bankruptcy and restructuring expertise proves valuable when property values decline due to market conditions or financial distress. Additional services include property tax planning for acquisitions, assessment dispute prevention strategies, and expert witness services for complex valuation matters requiring litigation-level preparation.

Engagement begins with comprehensive property analysis and potential savings assessment, typically involving site visits and detailed financial review. The team assembles specialized experts including MAI appraisers, market analysts, and industry specialists as needed for complex properties. Case preparation involves extensive market research, comparable property analysis, and preparation of detailed valuation reports meeting professional appraisal standards. DLA Piper coordinates with county officials early in the process, often achieving favorable settlements through negotiation before formal hearings. When hearings are necessary, the team provides experienced litigation attorneys familiar with administrative law procedures. Clients receive regular progress updates and strategic guidance throughout the appeals timeline.

DLA Piper serves clients throughout South Florida including Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe counties. The firm handles appeals with multiple county property appraiser offices and maintains relationships with Value Adjustment Board officials across the region. Their Miami office coordinates with other DLA Piper locations for clients with national property portfolios requiring multi-state assessment appeals.