Law Offices of Richard Egozcue

The Law Offices of Richard Egozcue provides comprehensive property tax consulting services for Orlando area property owners seeking assessment reductions and tax savings. Our legal approach combines property tax expertise with broader real estate law knowledge, offering clients a complete perspective on property-related tax issues. We understand that property taxes significantly impact both homeowners and commercial property investors. Our practice focuses on identifying overassessments through detailed market analysis and legal challenges. With experience in various property types from residential homesteads to complex commercial developments, we help clients navigate Florida's property tax system to achieve legitimate tax reductions while ensuring compliance with all regulations.

Our property tax services include comprehensive assessment reviews, formal appeals preparation, and Value Adjustment Board representation for residential and commercial properties. We analyze current assessments against recent comparable sales, construction costs, and income approaches to identify overvaluations. For commercial clients, we examine cap rates, operating expenses, and market conditions that assessors may have miscalculated. We assist with homestead exemption applications, agricultural use classifications, and historic property designations that can provide substantial tax savings. Our legal background allows us to handle complex cases involving environmental issues, easements, or deed restrictions that affect property values. We also provide ongoing assessment monitoring to identify future appeal opportunities early. For investment properties, we analyze depreciation, functional obsolescence, and market factors that standard assessment models often overlook, ensuring clients receive fair and accurate valuations.

We begin with a thorough legal and valuation review of your property assessment, examining both market factors and any legal issues that might affect value. Our analysis includes comparable sales research, assessment methodology review, and identification of legal grounds for appeal. We'll explain the strength of your case and projected outcomes during this initial evaluation. If we identify viable grounds for appeal, we prepare comprehensive legal documentation supporting your case and file formal appeals with the appropriate authorities. We handle all aspects of the appeals process, including negotiations with assessors and representation at Value Adjustment Board hearings. Our legal approach often helps achieve better settlements through thorough preparation and strategic presentation. Most cases resolve within 6-18 months, with successful appeals resulting in immediate refunds and ongoing annual savings.

We serve property owners throughout Central Florida with primary focus on Orange County, Seminole County, and surrounding areas. Our Orlando office provides convenient access for clients in Winter Park, Maitland, Altamonte Springs, Longwood, and Lake Mary. We handle properties across diverse markets and property types throughout the region. Our legal practice allows us to assist clients with properties in multiple jurisdictions where complex legal issues require coordinated approach.