Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak

Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak has served Monroe County property owners for over 15 years, building a reputation for aggressive yet professional property tax representation. The firm's attorneys understand that property taxes are often a property owner's largest annual expense, and they're committed to ensuring you're not paying more than your fair share. The firm takes a team approach to property tax appeals, combining legal expertise with market knowledge to build the strongest possible cases. They've successfully challenged assessments ranging from modest residential properties to large commercial developments, saving clients thousands of dollars annually.

Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak provides full-service property tax representation throughout southeastern Michigan. Their residential services include assessment appeals, homestead exemption applications, and principal residence exemption disputes. They carefully analyze your property's assessment against recent comparable sales and current market conditions to identify over-assessments. For commercial properties, the firm handles complex appeals involving retail centers, office buildings, industrial facilities, and apartment complexes. They work with certified appraisers and understand the three approaches to value used in commercial assessments. The firm also assists with property tax exemptions including poverty, disabled veteran, and agricultural exemptions. They handle all aspects of the appeal process from initial filing through tribunal hearings and settlement negotiations.

Your journey begins with a comprehensive property evaluation where the firm's attorneys review your assessment notice, recent comparable sales, and property characteristics. They'll provide an honest assessment of your case's strengths and potential outcomes. If they accept your case, they handle all paperwork, evidence gathering, and representation at hearings. The team works diligently to build compelling arguments supported by market data, property inspections, and expert testimony when needed. They keep you informed at every step and are always available to answer questions about the process.

Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak serves all of Monroe County and extends their practice into Wayne, Washtenaw, and Lenawee counties. They're familiar with assessment practices across multiple jurisdictions and have established working relationships with assessors, board members, and tribunal officers throughout southeastern Michigan.