Mackay Caswell & Callahan, PC

Mackay Caswell & Callahan, PC brings decades of tax law expertise to property owners throughout Rochester and the greater New York region. Our firm specializes in property tax appeals and assessment challenges, helping both residential and commercial clients reduce their tax burden through strategic legal representation. We understand that property taxes represent one of your largest annual expenses. That's why we focus exclusively on identifying overassessments and building compelling cases for tax reductions. Our team combines deep knowledge of New York tax law with proven negotiation skills to achieve meaningful savings for our clients.

Our comprehensive property tax services cover every aspect of assessment challenges and appeals. We conduct thorough property valuation analyses to identify discrepancies between your assessment and actual market value. For residential properties, we handle grievance filings, board appearances, and Small Claims Assessment Review proceedings. Commercial property owners benefit from our expertise in complex valuation methodologies, including income and cost approaches. We prepare detailed appraisal reports, gather comparable sales data, and present compelling evidence to assessment review boards. Our services extend to tax certiorari proceedings in state court when administrative remedies aren't sufficient. We also provide ongoing assessment monitoring services, alerting you to significant increases that may warrant challenge. Our preventive approach helps identify potential issues before they become costly problems, ensuring you're never caught off guard by unexpected tax increases.

Your case begins with a comprehensive property evaluation where we analyze your current assessment against recent sales data and property characteristics. We'll explain the likelihood of success and potential savings before you commit to proceeding. Once retained, we handle all paperwork, deadlines, and communications with tax authorities. This includes filing appropriate grievances, gathering supporting documentation, and preparing your case for hearing. We represent you at all proceedings, presenting evidence and arguments designed to achieve maximum tax reduction. Throughout the process, we keep you informed of developments and strategic decisions. Most cases resolve within 6-12 months, though complex commercial matters may take longer.

We serve property owners throughout Monroe County and surrounding areas, including Rochester, Brighton, Pittsford, and Webster. Our practice extends to commercial properties across Western New York, with particular expertise in Rochester's downtown business district and suburban commercial corridors. We're licensed to practice before all relevant New York assessment review boards and courts.