Foley & Judell, L.L.P.

Foley & Judell, L.L.P. brings over three decades of experience to Louisiana property tax consulting, serving both residential and commercial property owners throughout the New Orleans metro area. Their legal team combines deep knowledge of Louisiana tax law with practical experience in assessment appeals and valuation disputes. The firm's approach focuses on thorough property analysis and strategic appeal preparation. They've successfully reduced property tax burdens for thousands of clients, from single-family homeowners facing unexpected assessment increases to large commercial property owners dealing with complex valuation issues. Their track record includes significant savings across all property types and assessment situations.

The firm provides comprehensive property tax appeal services, starting with detailed assessment reviews that identify potential overvaluations and procedural errors. Their residential services include homestead exemption applications, assessment appeals for single-family homes, condominiums, and investment properties. They handle all documentation, evidence gathering, and hearing representation. For commercial clients, they offer specialized services including income approach valuations, comparable sales analysis, and cost approach assessments. They frequently handle appeals for office buildings, retail centers, industrial properties, and multi-family complexes. The team also provides ongoing assessment monitoring services, alerting clients to significant valuation changes and potential appeal opportunities. Additional services include property tax consulting for new construction projects, exemption applications for qualifying properties, and strategic advice on property improvements that might trigger reassessments. They maintain relationships with certified appraisers and market analysts to support complex cases requiring expert testimony.

The process begins with a comprehensive property assessment review, where their team analyzes your current assessment against market conditions and comparable properties. They'll explain Louisiana's property tax system and identify specific grounds for appeal based on your situation. Once you decide to proceed, they prepare all necessary documentation, including property information forms, comparable property data, and supporting evidence. They handle all communications with the parish assessor's office and represent you at hearings if required. Throughout the process, they keep you informed about deadlines, hearing schedules, and case progress. Most appeals are resolved within 90-120 days, though complex commercial cases may take longer. They work on a contingency basis for many cases, so you only pay if they achieve savings.

Foley & Judell serves property owners throughout Orleans Parish and the greater New Orleans metropolitan area, including Jefferson, St. Bernard, St. Charles, and St. Tammany parishes. They're familiar with each parish's specific assessment practices and appeal procedures. The firm regularly appears before assessor offices and appeal boards in these jurisdictions, giving them insight into local preferences and successful appeal strategies. They also handle cases in other Louisiana parishes when clients have significant property holdings or complex multi-parish situations.