Jones Strohm & Guthrie

Jones Strohm & Guthrie brings decades of combined experience in property tax law to serve clients throughout Delaware County and southeastern Pennsylvania. The firm's attorneys understand that property taxes represent one of the largest ongoing expenses for both homeowners and business owners, making effective tax reduction strategies essential for financial planning. With a track record of successful appeals and deep knowledge of local assessment practices, the firm helps clients challenge overassessments and secure meaningful tax reductions. Their approach combines thorough legal analysis with practical business sense, ensuring clients receive cost-effective representation that delivers real financial benefits.

The firm provides end-to-end property tax appeal services, beginning with comprehensive assessment reviews and market analysis. They handle all aspects of the formal appeal process, including preparing and filing necessary documentation, gathering supporting evidence, and representing clients at hearings before local assessment boards. Their residential services encompass single-family homes, condominiums, and multi-family properties, with particular expertise in challenging assessments based on property condition, market decline, or assessment methodology errors. For commercial clients, they provide sophisticated valuation analysis, challenge income and expense assumptions, and dispute assessment approaches that don't reflect actual market conditions. The firm also assists with tax exemption applications, assessment freeze programs for qualifying seniors, and ongoing tax planning strategies to minimize future increases.

Your engagement begins with a detailed consultation where attorneys review your property's assessment history, recent market activity, and specific circumstances that might support an appeal. They'll provide an honest evaluation of your case's merits and potential for success. If they recommend proceeding, they'll handle all paperwork and deadlines while building a comprehensive evidence package. This process includes analyzing comparable sales, reviewing assessment methodology, and coordinating with appraisers or other experts as needed. They'll prepare you for any required hearings and represent you throughout the process. Most residential appeals conclude within 8-10 months, while complex commercial cases may take up to 18 months.

Jones Strohm & Guthrie serves Delaware County from their Media office, including Upper Darby, Chester, Radnor, and surrounding communities. They also handle cases throughout southeastern Pennsylvania, including parts of Chester County and Philadelphia. Their deep knowledge of local assessment boards and regional market conditions strengthens their ability to achieve favorable outcomes.