Larry George- Crain Caton & James

Larry George at Crain Caton & James brings over two decades of property tax expertise to Houston-area property owners. Our firm has successfully appealed thousands of property assessments, saving clients millions in unnecessary taxes across Harris County and surrounding areas. We understand that property taxes represent one of your largest annual expenses. Our systematic approach to tax appeals combines thorough market research with aggressive advocacy before appraisal review boards. Whether you own a single-family home or a commercial portfolio, we'll fight to ensure you're not paying more than your fair share.

Our comprehensive property tax services begin with detailed property evaluations and market analysis. For residential clients, we handle homestead exemption applications, protest filings, and hearing representation. We also pursue available discounts for seniors, disabled veterans, and agricultural properties. Commercial property owners receive specialized attention including income capitalization studies, replacement cost analysis, and comparable sales research. We regularly handle appeals for office buildings, retail centers, warehouses, apartment complexes, and specialized properties like medical facilities and manufacturing plants. Our litigation team takes cases to district court when administrative remedies fall short. We also provide ongoing tax monitoring services to catch future over-assessments before they become costly problems.

Our process starts with a complimentary assessment of your property's tax situation. We analyze your current assessment against recent sales data and market trends to identify potential savings. If we find over-assessment, we'll gather supporting evidence including comparable properties, cost data, and income information where applicable. We handle all paperwork and represent you at appraisal review board hearings. Most clients never need to appear in person. We maintain regular communication throughout the process and provide updates on case progress. The typical appeal resolves within 4-6 months, though complex commercial cases may take longer.

We serve the greater Houston metropolitan area including all of Harris County and select cases in Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, and Galveston counties. Our downtown Houston office provides convenient access to county appraisal districts and courthouses. We regularly handle properties in The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Katy, Pearland, Clear Lake, and surrounding communities. Our geographic focus allows us to maintain current knowledge of local market conditions and appraisal practices.