Law Office of Eileen J O'Connor

The Law Office of Eileen J O'Connor provides focused property tax representation for Washington DC property owners seeking assessment reductions and tax savings. With extensive experience in both residential and commercial property appeals, we understand the complexities of DC's assessment system and how to achieve results. Our practice emphasizes personalized service and strategic thinking. We don't handle volume cases - instead, we focus on each client's specific situation and develop customized approaches that maximize their chances of success. This attention to detail has resulted in substantial savings for homeowners and commercial property investors throughout the District.

We offer comprehensive property tax services including residential assessment appeals, commercial property valuation challenges, and strategic tax planning. Our residential work covers single-family homes, condominiums, and townhouses, with particular expertise in unique properties that require specialized valuation approaches. Commercial services include office buildings, retail properties, industrial facilities, and mixed-use developments. We conduct thorough income analysis, market studies, and physical inspections to build compelling cases for tax reduction. We also handle special situations like historic properties, properties under construction, and buildings affected by zoning changes. Additional services include tax exemption applications, penalty and interest abatement requests, and consultation on property tax implications of real estate transactions. We provide ongoing monitoring services for commercial clients to identify assessment changes and appeal opportunities as they arise.

Our process begins with a comprehensive analysis of your property's assessment history, comparable sales data, and current market conditions. We'll meet with you to discuss your property's unique characteristics and review any documentation you have about recent sales, appraisals, or improvements. Once we identify viable grounds for appeal, we develop a detailed case strategy and gather supporting evidence including market data, expert opinions, and property condition assessments. We handle all aspects of the appeal filing and represent you throughout the hearing process, which typically concludes within 90-120 days of filing.

We represent property owners throughout Washington DC, from established neighborhoods like Georgetown and Dupont Circle to emerging areas like the Wharf and NoMa. Our experience spans all eight wards and includes properties in both residential and commercial zones. We understand how neighborhood characteristics and local market conditions affect property valuations across the District.