Kirkland & Ellis

Kirkland & Ellis brings decades of property tax expertise to Boston-area property owners facing assessment challenges. Our team understands Massachusetts property tax law inside and out, helping clients achieve meaningful reductions through strategic appeals and comprehensive valuation analysis. We've successfully challenged thousands of property assessments across commercial and residential properties. Whether you're dealing with an inflated assessment on your home or managing tax burdens for a commercial portfolio, we provide the analytical depth and legal experience needed to maximize your savings. Our track record speaks for itself, with an average tax reduction of 15-25% for successful appeals.

Our property tax services cover every aspect of assessment challenges and tax reduction strategies. We handle residential property appeals for homeowners who've seen unexpected jumps in their assessments, conducting thorough market analysis and comparable sales research to build compelling cases. For commercial properties, we provide comprehensive valuation reviews, income approach analysis, and highest-and-best-use studies. We also offer ongoing assessment monitoring services, tracking your property values year over year and identifying opportunities for appeals before they become costly oversights. Our team handles all paperwork, deadlines, and hearing representations, so you can focus on your business or daily life. We work on contingency for many cases, meaning you only pay when we achieve results. Additional services include tax abatement applications, exemption filings for qualifying properties, and strategic consulting for property acquisitions to minimize future tax exposure.

Your property tax appeal starts with a comprehensive assessment review where we analyze your current valuation against market data and comparable properties. We'll schedule an initial consultation to discuss your situation and review your assessment documentation. Once we identify grounds for appeal, we handle all filing requirements and deadline management. Our team gathers supporting evidence, including professional appraisals when needed, and prepares your case presentation. We represent you at all hearings and negotiations with local assessors. Throughout the process, we keep you informed of progress and next steps. Most cases resolve within 3-6 months, and we continue working until we achieve the best possible outcome for your situation.

We serve property owners throughout Greater Boston, including Cambridge, Somerville, Newton, Brookline, and surrounding communities. Our team is familiar with assessment practices across all Boston-area municipalities and maintains strong working relationships with local assessor offices. We also handle cases in surrounding counties including Middlesex, Norfolk, and Suffolk counties, adapting our approach to each jurisdiction's specific procedures and market conditions.