Dykema

Dykema's Ann Arbor office provides sophisticated property tax consulting and legal services to businesses and property owners throughout Michigan. As part of a major regional law firm, we bring substantial resources and expertise to complex property tax matters. Our team handles everything from routine assessment appeals to high-stakes commercial property disputes involving millions of dollars in potential savings. Our property tax practice combines legal expertise with deep understanding of real estate valuation principles. We work with certified appraisers, economists, and industry specialists to build compelling cases for our clients. Whether you're dealing with an incorrect residential assessment or challenging the valuation methodology for a complex commercial property, we have the experience and resources to effectively advocate for fair treatment.

Our comprehensive property tax services include assessment appeals at all levels of Michigan's system, from local boards of review through the Michigan Tax Tribunal and Court of Appeals. We conduct thorough property valuations using all three approaches: sales comparison, cost, and income methods. Our team prepares detailed evidence packages including market studies, property inspections, and financial analysis. We also provide proactive assessment monitoring services, helping clients identify potential issues before they become expensive problems. Our services include tax exemption planning and applications, classification disputes, and timing issues. For corporate clients, we offer portfolio-wide property tax management, coordinating appeals across multiple jurisdictions and property types. We work closely with local assessors and tax officials to resolve disputes efficiently when possible, escalating to formal proceedings only when necessary.

Our property tax appeal process begins with a comprehensive case evaluation where we analyze your property's assessment, review comparable data, and assess the strength of potential challenges. We conduct detailed property inspections and gather supporting documentation including financial records, lease information, and market data relevant to your property type. We then develop a strategic approach tailored to your specific situation, which may involve direct negotiations with assessors, formal board of review appeals, or Michigan Tax Tribunal proceedings. Throughout the process, we handle all procedural requirements, deadlines, and documentation while keeping you informed of progress and strategy decisions. Our goal is to achieve the best possible outcome while minimizing disruption to your business or personal affairs.

From our Ann Arbor office, we serve clients throughout southeastern Michigan including Washtenaw, Oakland, Wayne, Livingston, and Jackson counties. Our statewide practice handles property tax matters across Michigan, with particular concentration in major metropolitan areas. We regularly appear before numerous local boards of review and maintain an active practice before the Michigan Tax Tribunal in Lansing.