Longman & Van Grack

Longman & Van Grack brings decades of litigation experience to property tax challenges throughout Maryland. Our attorneys understand that property assessments can significantly impact your bottom line, whether you own a single-family home or manage commercial real estate portfolios. We've successfully challenged thousands of property assessments, securing millions in tax savings for clients across Montgomery County and beyond. Our approach combines thorough legal knowledge with detailed market analysis, ensuring every appeal is backed by solid evidence and compelling arguments that resonate with assessment boards.

Our specialties focus on high-value commercial properties and complex residential appeals where significant savings are possible. We excel at challenging assessments for properties with unique characteristics, obsolescence issues, or market conditions that standard assessment models miss. Particular expertise includes office buildings affected by changing work patterns, retail properties facing e-commerce challenges, and industrial facilities with specialized equipment or environmental considerations. For residential clients, we handle luxury homes, historic properties, and situations involving assessment errors or unfair comparisons.

Your property tax appeal begins with a complimentary assessment review where we analyze your current valuation and identify potential savings opportunities. We'll explain the appeals process timeline and discuss fee arrangements upfront. Once engaged, we conduct thorough property research, gather comparable sales data, and prepare detailed evidence packages. We handle all filing requirements, represent you at hearings, and negotiate directly with assessors when possible. Throughout the process, we keep you informed of progress and strategy adjustments. Most appeals conclude within 6-12 months, depending on the jurisdiction and complexity of your case.

We serve property owners throughout Montgomery County, Prince George's County, and the greater Washington DC metropolitan area. Our primary focus includes Bethesda, Rockville, Silver Spring, and surrounding Maryland communities where we maintain strong relationships with local assessment offices. While based in Bethesda, we handle cases across Maryland and can assist with complex commercial properties in neighboring jurisdictions when appropriate.