Etchebehere Law Group

Etchebehere Law Group has served Bay Area property owners for over two decades, specializing in property tax appeals and assessment challenges. Our team combines deep knowledge of California property tax law with practical experience in local assessment practices. We understand that property taxes represent one of your largest annual expenses, and we're committed to ensuring you're paying only what you legally owe. Our attorneys have successfully challenged thousands of property assessments throughout Marin County and the greater Bay Area. We maintain strong relationships with local assessors' offices and understand the nuances of each jurisdiction's valuation methods. Whether you're dealing with a residential property, commercial building, or investment portfolio, we provide personalized attention and aggressive representation to achieve maximum tax savings.

Our comprehensive property tax services begin with thorough assessment reviews to identify potential overvaluations. We analyze your property's assessed value against comparable sales, income potential, and replacement costs to build compelling appeals cases. Our formal appeal process includes preparing detailed evidence packages, representing clients at assessment appeals boards, and pursuing litigation when necessary. We handle both residential and commercial properties, from single-family homes to large industrial complexes. We also provide ongoing assessment monitoring services to catch increases before they become problems. Our team tracks market trends, legislative changes, and assessment methodology updates that could impact your property taxes. For commercial clients, we offer portfolio-wide reviews and strategic planning to minimize tax exposure across multiple properties. Additionally, we assist with specialized situations like Proposition 8 temporary reductions, new construction assessments, and change of ownership issues.

Our process starts with a comprehensive property evaluation and informal discussion with the assessor's office when appropriate. If informal resolution isn't possible, we file formal appeals with the local assessment appeals board, preparing detailed evidence packages including appraisals, market analyses, and comparable sales data. We represent clients at hearings, presenting compelling arguments for value reduction. Throughout the process, we keep clients informed about timeline expectations and potential outcomes. If appeals board decisions are unfavorable, we evaluate litigation options and can pursue cases through the superior court system when circumstances warrant aggressive action.

We primarily serve Marin County including Sausalito, Mill Valley, San Rafael, and Novato, with additional coverage throughout the Bay Area including San Francisco, Alameda, and Contra Costa counties. Our local knowledge of assessment practices and market conditions in these high-value real estate markets gives us significant advantages in preparing successful appeals.