Helmer & Somers Law

Helmer & Somers Law has served Northern Kentucky property owners for over 15 years, specializing in property tax appeals and assessment challenges. Located in Florence, they understand the unique assessment practices across Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties. Their approach combines legal expertise with practical real estate knowledge to achieve meaningful tax reductions for clients. The firm's attorneys have successfully challenged thousands of property assessments, from modest residential homes to large commercial developments. They know how local Property Valuation Administrators operate and what evidence resonates with assessment appeals boards. Their client-focused approach means clear communication throughout the process and realistic expectations about potential outcomes.

Helmer & Somers provides full-service property tax consulting starting with comprehensive assessment reviews to identify appeal opportunities. They handle residential property tax protests for homeowners dealing with sudden assessment spikes or properties assessed above fair market value. Their commercial property tax services cover office buildings, retail centers, industrial facilities, and investment properties. The firm conducts detailed valuation analysis comparing your property against market sales, rental rates, and assessment methodology used by local authorities. They prepare all appeal documentation, represent clients at Property Valuation Administrator conferences, and advocate before county boards of assessment appeals. For business clients, they offer ongoing assessment monitoring services to catch potential issues early and strategic tax planning to minimize long-term property tax burdens through legal methods.

Your case starts with a free evaluation where they review your assessment notice, property details, and recent market activity in your area. They'll explain whether grounds exist for appeal and what level of tax reduction might be achievable. If you proceed, they gather additional property data, research comparable sales, and may conduct property inspections. They handle all deadlines and paperwork, filing appeals with appropriate authorities within required timeframes. Many cases resolve through informal conferences with assessment officials before reaching formal hearings. If hearings are necessary, they present your case professionally, using market evidence and valuation principles to support assessment reductions. Throughout the process, they provide regular updates and explain each step clearly.

Based in Florence, Helmer & Somers serves property owners throughout Northern Kentucky including Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Grant, Pendleton, and Gallatin counties. They regularly handle appeals filed with multiple Property Valuation Administrators across the region and appear before various county assessment appeals boards. Their familiarity with local assessment practices and market conditions across Northern Kentucky gives clients a distinct advantage in appeal proceedings.