Ernesto Martinez - Probate Counsel

Coral Gables Assessment Appeals provides professional property tax reduction services to homeowners and businesses throughout Miami-Dade County. Our firm has specialized in challenging inflated property assessments for over 20 years, helping clients save hundreds of thousands of dollars in unnecessary tax payments. We focus exclusively on property tax matters, giving us deep expertise in local assessment practices and appeal procedures. Our team understands the nuances of Coral Gables' luxury market and how county assessors evaluate high-end properties. We combine this local knowledge with proven legal strategies to achieve optimal results for our clients.

Our core services include residential and commercial property assessment appeals, exemption applications, and ongoing tax consultation. For homeowners, we challenge over-assessments on primary residences, vacation homes, and investment properties while ensuring all applicable exemptions are properly applied. Commercial services cover office buildings, retail spaces, industrial properties, and multi-family developments with particular expertise in income approach valuations and market rent analysis. We also provide specialized services including assessment appeals for historic properties, environmental contamination impact studies, and damage assessments following natural disasters. Our consultation services help property owners understand their tax obligations, plan for major improvements, and develop long-term tax reduction strategies. We maintain detailed records of all county assessment patterns and can identify emerging trends that might affect your property.

Your case begins with a detailed consultation where we review your property tax history and current assessment. We'll explain the appeals process and provide realistic expectations based on market conditions and your property's characteristics. If we proceed, we conduct thorough research including property inspections, comparable sales analysis, and documentation of any factors that might reduce value. We prepare comprehensive appeal packages and file all necessary documents within required deadlines. Throughout the process, we handle all communication with county officials and keep you informed of progress. Most cases conclude with negotiated settlements, though we're prepared for formal hearings when necessary.

We serve Coral Gables and surrounding Miami-Dade County communities including Pinecrest, South Miami, Coconut Grove, and Key Biscayne. Our Coral Gables office location provides intimate knowledge of local property values and assessment practices. We're familiar with all county hearing locations and maintain strong working relationships with assessment personnel throughout the region.