M Burns Law Firm

M Burns Law Firm has established itself as one of Dallas's most trusted property tax consulting practices, helping property owners navigate complex assessment challenges and secure significant tax reductions. Our team combines legal expertise with deep knowledge of Texas property tax law and local appraisal district procedures to deliver results for residential and commercial clients. We understand that property taxes are often your second-largest expense after mortgage payments, making professional advocacy essential when assessments seem unfair. Our systematic approach to case evaluation and evidence preparation has helped us maintain a strong success rate while building long-term relationships with clients who return year after year for ongoing tax consulting services.

Our comprehensive property tax services address every aspect of assessment challenges and tax reduction strategies. For residential properties, we provide detailed market analyses, comparable sales research, and professional representation at appraisal review board hearings. We're particularly effective with high-value homes where assessments often rely on flawed automated valuation models or inappropriate comparables. Commercial property tax consulting represents a significant portion of our practice, with expertise spanning office buildings, retail centers, industrial properties, and apartment complexes. We conduct thorough income and expense analyses, challenge capitalization rates, and identify market factors that may not be reflected in assessments. Our services also include property tax planning for acquisitions and new construction, helping clients understand long-term tax implications and timing strategies to minimize obligations.

Our process begins with a comprehensive property evaluation where we review assessment history, analyze current market conditions, and identify potential grounds for reduction. We'll inspect your property if necessary and research comparable sales data to build a compelling case for lower valuation. Our goal is to present clear, persuasive evidence that demonstrates your current assessment exceeds fair market value. Once we've prepared your case, we handle all aspects of the formal protest process including filing deadlines, evidence submission, and representation at hearings. We negotiate with appraisal district representatives when possible to achieve settlements that save time and deliver results. Throughout the process, we maintain regular communication so you understand our strategy and can make informed decisions about your case.

We serve property owners throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, with particular expertise in Dallas County, Collin County, and Tarrant County appraisal districts. Our familiarity with local market conditions, assessment practices, and review board procedures gives us valuable advantages when building cases for clients in specific neighborhoods and property types across North Texas.