Landye Bennett Blumstein

Landye Bennett Blumstein brings decades of legal expertise to property tax matters throughout Oregon. As a full-service law firm, we understand how property tax issues intersect with estate planning, business operations, and real estate transactions. Our attorneys have successfully handled complex property tax disputes involving everything from family homes to large commercial developments. Our approach combines thorough legal analysis with practical business sense. We don't just focus on winning appeals - we help clients understand their long-term tax strategies and how property improvements or changes might affect future assessments. This comprehensive perspective often identifies opportunities that single-focus consultants miss.

Our property tax practice covers the full spectrum of assessment disputes and tax planning strategies. We represent clients in formal appeals before county assessment boards and state tax courts when cases require litigation. For commercial properties, we provide detailed income and expense analysis, challenging assessments based on capitalization rates, vacancy factors, and market conditions. Beyond appeals, we offer strategic tax planning for property acquisitions and dispositions. We review purchase agreements to identify potential assessment issues and negotiate tax-related contingencies. Our estate planning attorneys work with property tax specialists to minimize tax burdens for inherited properties. We also represent clients in assessment methodology disputes, particularly for unique properties like historic buildings, contaminated sites, or properties with deed restrictions that affect value.

We begin with a comprehensive legal and financial analysis of your property and assessment. This includes reviewing not just current market data but also any legal encumbrances, environmental issues, or regulatory restrictions that affect value. Our attorneys prepare detailed legal briefs supporting your position, drawing on case law and assessment methodology standards. We handle all formal filings and represent you throughout the appeals process, including hearings before assessment boards or tax courts. If your case involves complex legal issues, we coordinate with expert witnesses including certified appraisers and industry specialists to build the strongest possible case.

We represent clients throughout Oregon, with particular depth in the Portland metro area including Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties. Our statewide practice means we understand regional variations in assessment practices and can leverage successful strategies from different jurisdictions across Oregon.