Ivey McClellan Gatton & Siegmund

Ivey McClellan Gatton & Siegmund brings decades of combined tax law experience to property owners throughout the Greensboro area. The firm's attorneys understand that property tax assessments can significantly impact your financial wellbeing, whether you own a single-family home or manage a commercial portfolio. Their approach combines thorough legal knowledge with practical business sense. They've successfully challenged thousands of property assessments, securing substantial tax reductions for clients across residential and commercial sectors. The team stays current on North Carolina property tax regulations and assessment methodologies to build the strongest possible cases.

The firm provides comprehensive property tax appeal services, starting with detailed assessment reviews to identify overvaluations. They handle formal protests with county tax assessors, preparing documented evidence packages that include comparable sales analysis, property condition reports, and market data. For commercial properties, they conduct income approach valuations and highest-and-best-use analyses. Their residential services cover single-family homes, condominiums, and investment properties. They examine assessment accuracy, verify property characteristics, and challenge inflated valuations. Commercial clients receive specialized attention for office buildings, retail centers, industrial facilities, and multi-family properties. The team also provides ongoing assessment monitoring services, alerting clients to significant valuation increases and recommending appropriate responses. They represent clients at county appeal hearings and can escalate cases to state-level review boards when necessary.

The process begins with a comprehensive assessment review where attorneys examine your current tax bill, property records, and recent sales data. They'll schedule a property inspection if needed and gather supporting documentation like appraisals or repair estimates. Once they identify grounds for appeal, they prepare and file the necessary paperwork with county assessors within required deadlines. They handle all communication with tax officials and represent you at hearings. Throughout the process, they keep you informed of progress and provide realistic expectations about potential outcomes. Most cases resolve within 3-6 months, though complex commercial appeals may take longer.

The firm serves property owners throughout Guilford County and surrounding areas, including Greensboro, High Point, and surrounding municipalities. They handle appeals with multiple county assessor offices and are familiar with local assessment practices and hearing procedures. Their attorneys regularly appear before county boards of equalization and review and the North Carolina Property Tax Commission for state-level appeals.