Hunter Wilson & Gauldon LLC

Hunter Wilson & Gauldon LLC is a Los Angeles law firm that combines tax services, tax law, and business law into a practice built around the financial and legal needs of property owners, entrepreneurs, and businesses operating in California. The firm handles property tax appeals alongside a broader range of tax and business matters, which means clients dealing with overlapping issues don't have to coordinate between multiple offices. The attorneys at Hunter Wilson & Gauldon have worked with clients across a range of industries and property types, from residential investors with small portfolios to commercial property owners facing significant reassessments after acquisitions or major renovations. Their business law background means they're also equipped to handle the corporate side of property ownership, including entity formation, ownership restructuring, and transaction planning that can affect California reassessment exposure. The firm's 5.0 rating reflects consistent client satisfaction across its service areas.

Hunter Wilson & Gauldon handles property tax appeals for both residential and commercial property owners in Los Angeles County and surrounding areas. On the property tax side, their attorneys manage the full appeal process from assessment review through board hearings, including Proposition 8 decline-in-value filings, base year value disputes, and challenges to reassessments triggered by ownership transfers or new construction. Their tax services practice covers federal and California state income tax matters, IRS audit representation, tax planning for property transactions, and 1031 exchange guidance for owners looking to defer capital gains. They also advise on the tax implications of transferring property between family members or into trusts, particularly in light of the changes introduced by Proposition 19. The business law side of the practice is relevant for any client who owns property through an LLC, partnership, or corporation. California's change-of-ownership rules for entities are complex, and a restructuring that inadvertently triggers a reassessment can cost more than the business transaction saved. Hunter Wilson & Gauldon can review proposed transactions before they close to identify and address those risks. They also handle commercial lease disputes, contract review, and business formation for property-related ventures.

Hunter Wilson & Gauldon starts every property tax matter with a review of your current assessment and a frank conversation about what an appeal is likely to achieve. They'll look at recent comparable sales, your purchase price if it's within the relevant window, and any property-specific factors that support a lower valuation. For commercial properties, they typically request the assessor's work file to understand how the current assessment was calculated before deciding on an appeal strategy. That information shapes the evidence they prepare and the arguments they make at the board hearing. Once an appeal is filed, they manage all communication with the county, gather and organize supporting documentation, and prepare the case for hearing. They'll represent you at the Assessment Appeals Board and follow up on any negotiated settlement offers from the assessor's office before the hearing date. Many appeals settle before a formal hearing, which can save time without sacrificing results. For business entity clients, they coordinate the appeal with any related transaction or restructuring work so nothing falls through the gaps between practice areas.

Hunter Wilson & Gauldon serves clients throughout Los Angeles County, including downtown LA, the Westside, San Fernando Valley, South Bay, and the San Gabriel Valley. They also handle matters in Orange County and Ventura County for clients with multi-county property portfolios. Business law clients extend across Southern California and include remote engagements for California-specific tax and entity matters.