Giles & Robinson, P.A

Giles & Robinson, P.A. brings over two decades of experience helping Orlando property owners reduce their tax burden through strategic appeals and assessment challenges. The firm combines deep knowledge of Florida property tax law with practical expertise in valuation disputes, serving both residential homeowners and commercial property investors. Our attorneys understand that property taxes represent one of your largest annual expenses. We focus exclusively on cases where we believe there's genuine potential for reduction, providing honest assessments and transparent communication throughout the appeal process. Whether you're dealing with an inflated residential assessment or complex commercial property valuation issues, we'll evaluate your situation thoroughly before recommending the best path forward.

Property tax assessment appeals form the core of our practice, covering everything from single-family homes to large commercial complexes. We handle formal appeals to county value adjustment boards, including preparation of evidence, comparable property analysis, and courtroom representation when necessary. Our residential services include homestead exemption applications, senior citizen discounts, and widow/widower exemptions that many homeowners overlook. For commercial clients, we provide comprehensive valuation reviews, income approach analysis, and cost approach evaluations to challenge overassessed properties. We also assist with special-use valuations for agricultural land, timber properties, and historic buildings. Our team regularly works with certified appraisers and market analysts to build compelling cases for assessment reductions. Additionally, we offer ongoing monitoring services to track assessment changes and identify future appeal opportunities before deadlines pass.

Your case begins with a comprehensive review of your property assessment and recent comparable sales in your area. We'll examine the assessor's methodology and identify potential grounds for appeal, providing you with an honest evaluation of your chances for reduction. If we proceed, we'll gather supporting documentation including property records, maintenance histories, and market data. Once we file your appeal, we'll prepare your case for the value adjustment board hearing, including witness preparation and evidence organization. We handle all communication with county officials and represent you at hearings. Throughout the process, we keep you informed of developments and explain each step clearly. Most cases resolve within 3-6 months, though complex commercial appeals may take longer.

We serve Orange County, Seminole County, Osceola County, and Lake County, covering Orlando and surrounding metropolitan areas. Our deep familiarity with local assessors, market conditions, and county procedures gives us significant advantages in building successful appeals. We've appeared before value adjustment boards throughout Central Florida and understand the nuances of how each county approaches property valuations and appeal hearings.