Kish & Lietz

Kish & Lietz offers property tax consulting as part of their comprehensive legal practice serving Atlanta area property owners. The firm combines litigation experience with tax law knowledge to handle complex property assessment disputes and appeals. With backgrounds in general litigation and criminal defense, the attorneys bring strong advocacy skills to property tax matters. They understand how to build persuasive cases and present evidence effectively, whether negotiating with assessors or representing clients at formal hearings. Their diverse legal experience provides valuable perspective on property-related disputes and tax issues.

We provide full-service property tax representation including assessment appeals, valuation disputes, and exemption applications. Our litigation background proves especially valuable for complex cases requiring formal hearings or superior court appeals. We handle both residential and commercial properties throughout metro Atlanta. For residential clients, we challenge incorrect assessments on single-family homes, condominiums, and townhouses. We examine county records for errors in square footage, property characteristics, and comparable sales selections. Our approach includes thorough market analysis and identification of factors that may reduce property value. Commercial services encompass office buildings, retail properties, industrial facilities, and multi-family housing. We coordinate with appraisers and valuation experts when necessary and can handle portfolio appeals for property management companies and investors. Our litigation skills are particularly useful when cases require formal hearings or appeals to higher authorities.

Our approach begins with a thorough case evaluation combining tax law analysis with litigation strategy assessment. We examine not just the property assessment but also the procedural aspects of your case and potential challenges you might face. If we identify grounds for appeal, we develop a comprehensive strategy that may include market research, expert witness coordination, and evidence gathering. Our litigation experience helps us anticipate opposing arguments and prepare accordingly. We handle all administrative filings and represent clients at hearings with the same preparation we'd bring to court proceedings. Throughout the process, we maintain clear communication about strategy, timing, and realistic expectations. Our goal is achieving the best possible outcome while preparing for any level of appeal that might be necessary.

We represent property owners throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area including Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Cobb, and surrounding counties. Our litigation experience extends our capabilities to handle appeals in superior court when administrative remedies prove insufficient. Our familiarity with Georgia court systems and procedures gives us advantages in complex cases that may require multiple levels of appeal or involve legal issues beyond simple assessment disputes.