Friedman McCubbin Law Group

Friedman McCubbin Law Group has established itself as a premier property tax appellate practice serving San Francisco and the greater Bay Area for over two decades. The firm's founders bring combined experience of more than 40 years in property tax law, having successfully challenged thousands of assessments across all property types and value ranges. Our practice focuses exclusively on property tax matters, allowing us to maintain deep expertise in California's complex assessment system. We've built strong relationships with assessor offices throughout the region while maintaining our commitment to aggressive advocacy for property owners. Our specialized focus means we stay current with changing laws, assessment methodologies, and market conditions that affect property valuations.

Friedman McCubbin offers comprehensive property tax services designed to minimize your tax burden through strategic appeals and ongoing assessment management. Our core services include detailed assessment reviews, formal appeals preparation and representation, and proactive monitoring of annual assessments. We handle all property types from residential homes to large commercial complexes, utilizing sophisticated valuation techniques and market analysis. Our commercial practice includes specialized services for retail properties, office buildings, industrial facilities, and multi-family housing. We also assist with business personal property appeals, fixture classifications, and partial exemption applications. Beyond appeals, we provide ongoing consulting services including new construction reviews, change-in-ownership assessments, and Proposition 13 compliance issues. Our team works closely with property owners, real estate professionals, and other advisors to develop comprehensive tax reduction strategies that align with broader financial and investment goals.

We begin every engagement with a thorough assessment analysis, examining your property's current valuation against market data and assessment history. Our team conducts comprehensive research including site inspections, comparable sales analysis, and income/expense reviews for commercial properties. We prepare detailed appeal packages with supporting documentation, professional appraisals when beneficial, and compelling legal arguments tailored to your specific case. Throughout the process, we maintain close communication with clients, providing realistic expectations and regular updates. When formal hearings are necessary, we provide experienced representation before assessment appeals boards, presenting well-organized cases designed to achieve maximum tax reductions while maintaining positive relationships with hearing officers.

We serve property owners throughout the San Francisco Bay Area with particular concentration in San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Alameda counties. Our familiarity with local assessment practices, hearing procedures, and market conditions enables us to develop targeted strategies for each jurisdiction. We maintain active cases in all nine Bay Area counties and have successfully represented clients in appeals involving properties from Sonoma County to Santa Cruz.