Law Office of Keith D. Peterson, CPA, J.D

The Law Office of Keith D. Peterson combines legal expertise with certified public accounting credentials, providing comprehensive property tax solutions throughout Houston and surrounding areas. As both a CPA and attorney, Peterson brings unique dual qualifications to property tax appeals and assessment challenges. This practice focuses on delivering personalized service to property owners facing unfair assessments or seeking tax reduction strategies. With deep understanding of both tax law and valuation principles, the firm handles complex cases that require sophisticated analysis and aggressive representation before appraisal review boards and in formal legal proceedings.

Services include comprehensive property tax appeals for residential and commercial properties, assessment protest preparation, appraisal review board representation, and binding arbitration advocacy. The firm conducts detailed market studies, prepares expert witness testimony, and challenges flawed valuation methodologies used by appraisal districts. Specialized services encompass agricultural exemption applications, historic property valuations, and complex commercial property income analyses. The practice also handles tax certificate corrections, homestead exemption disputes, and multi-jurisdictional property tax issues. For commercial clients, services include lease analysis impact studies, environmental factor considerations, and functional obsolescence arguments that can significantly reduce assessed values.

Initial consultation involves thorough review of your property tax history, current assessments, and potential reduction opportunities. We analyze comparable sales data, inspect your property if needed, and identify the strongest arguments for your case. Once retained, we prepare comprehensive appeals documentation, file all required paperwork, and represent you throughout the process. This includes informal review meetings, formal hearings before appraisal review boards, and if necessary, binding arbitration or district court proceedings. Regular communication keeps you informed of progress and strategy decisions.

Primary service area covers Harris County, including Houston, Sugar Land, Spring, The Woodlands, and Katy. We also handle cases in Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, and Galveston Counties for clients requiring multi-jurisdictional representation. Our familiarity with local appraisal districts, review board procedures, and regional market conditions provides significant advantages in achieving favorable outcomes across the greater Houston metropolitan area.