Graff & Company Tax Lawyers

Graff & Company Tax Lawyers combines legal expertise with specialized property tax knowledge to help Minneapolis property owners fight unfair assessments. As attorney-led consultants, we bring unique advantages to complex property tax disputes that require legal strategy and courtroom experience. Our legal background allows us to handle appeals at all levels, including district court challenges when administrative remedies fall short. Our practice focuses exclusively on tax law, with particular strength in property tax appeals for high-value residential and commercial properties. We understand both the legal framework governing property taxation and the practical realities of assessment practices in Hennepin County. This dual expertise helps us identify not just valuation errors but also procedural violations that can strengthen our clients' cases.

We provide comprehensive legal representation for property tax matters at every level of the appeals process. Our services include administrative appeals before local boards, county commissioner hearings, and district court litigation when necessary. For residential clients, we handle luxury home assessments, historic properties, and unique architectural properties that county assessors often struggle to value accurately. Our commercial practice covers office buildings, retail centers, industrial facilities, and investment properties throughout Minneapolis and surrounding areas. We excel at complex valuation disputes involving income capitalization, cost approaches, and market analysis challenges. Additionally, we provide legal consultation on property tax implications for real estate transactions, development projects, and property improvements. We also handle tax increment financing (TIF) disputes and special assessment challenges. Our legal research capabilities allow us to challenge assessment methodologies and advocate for favorable precedents that benefit our clients long-term.

Our legal approach begins with a comprehensive case evaluation examining both valuation issues and potential procedural violations. We review assessment records, research comparable properties, and analyze the legal framework surrounding your case. Our attorneys conduct detailed property inspections and coordinate with qualified appraisers when expert testimony is needed. We file all necessary legal documents and represent you at administrative hearings with the authority that comes from legal training. If administrative appeals are unsuccessful, we're uniquely positioned to continue representation in district court. Throughout the process, we maintain attorney-client privilege and provide legal strategy advice that goes beyond simple valuation disputes. Most cases resolve at the administrative level, but having legal representation from the start often leads to better outcomes.

We serve Minneapolis and all of Hennepin County, including Bloomington, Edina, Plymouth, Minnetonka, and other suburban communities. Our legal practice extends throughout the Twin Cities metro area for complex commercial cases and district court litigation. We're licensed to practice in all Minnesota state courts and have handled property tax cases in multiple counties. Our deep understanding of Hennepin County's assessment practices and local legal precedents gives us significant advantages in building winning strategies for our clients across the region.