Gregory Grigoryants, Attorney at Law

Gregory Grigoryants is a Beverly Hills attorney who focuses on tax law and bankruptcy, with a practice built around helping property owners navigate California's often complicated assessment and appeals process. He's worked with residential and commercial clients throughout Los Angeles County, representing taxpayers who believe the county assessor has overvalued their properties and cost them money they shouldn't owe. His background in both tax and bankruptcy law gives him a useful perspective on property-related financial disputes. Whether you're a homeowner who bought during a market peak and now feels your assessment doesn't reflect current conditions, or a commercial property owner dealing with a reassessment after improvements, Gregory brings a legal approach that goes beyond basic paperwork filing. His Beverly Hills office handles cases ranging from straightforward assessment appeals to more complex tax liability matters tied to ownership transfers and refinancing events.

Gregory Grigoryants offers a focused set of legal services centered on California property tax appeals and broader tax law matters. On the property tax side, he handles assessment review requests, formal appeals before county assessment appeals boards, and Proposition 8 decline-in-value claims for owners whose property has dropped below its assessed value. He also assists clients who've experienced triggering events like ownership changes or new construction that resulted in reassessment they believe was calculated incorrectly. Beyond property tax, his practice covers federal and state income tax disputes, IRS negotiations, and tax-related bankruptcy filings including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases where tax debt plays a central role. He advises clients on the intersection of property ownership, debt restructuring, and tax liability, which is a combination that comes up more often than most people expect during financial hardship. For businesses, he handles commercial property assessment appeals, tax planning around acquisitions, and disputes arising from change-of-ownership reassessments on commercial real estate. He also reviews tax bills for errors, which happens more frequently in California than the county assessor's office would probably admit. Clients appreciate that he explains options clearly rather than making the process feel like a black box.

The process starts with a free initial consultation where Gregory reviews your current assessment notice, purchase price, and any comparable sales data you've gathered. He'll give you an honest read on whether an appeal is worth pursuing based on the likely reduction versus the time involved. If you move forward, his office handles the formal application to the Los Angeles County Assessment Appeals Board, gathers supporting documentation including comparable sales and property condition evidence, and prepares your case file. For most residential appeals, the hearing is scheduled within 12 to 24 months of filing, though timelines vary. Gregory or a member of his team will represent you at the hearing. For cases involving Proposition 8 decline-in-value claims, the timeline is shorter since these are typically handled directly with the assessor's office rather than the full appeals board. He'll track deadlines and follow up on the assessor's response, and if the result isn't satisfactory, he can escalate to a formal board hearing. Throughout the process he keeps clients informed so they're not left wondering what's happening with their case.

Gregory Grigoryants serves clients throughout Los Angeles County from his Beverly Hills office. He handles property tax appeals for residential and commercial property owners in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Culver City, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and the broader LA metro area. He also works with clients in neighboring counties on a case-by-case basis, particularly for complex commercial matters or multi-property portfolios that extend beyond county lines.