Manatt, Phelps & Phillips

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips provides sophisticated property tax consulting services to commercial and residential clients across Massachusetts. Our tax law team combines national expertise with deep local market knowledge to challenge property assessments effectively and reduce tax burdens for our clients. With offices throughout the country, we bring institutional knowledge and resources to complex property tax matters. Our Boston team focuses specifically on Massachusetts assessment practices, local regulations, and market conditions. We represent everyone from individual homeowners to large corporations, adapting our approach to match the scale and complexity of each client's needs.

Our comprehensive property tax services include initial assessment analysis, formal appeal preparation, and representation before local boards and state agencies. For commercial clients, we handle large portfolio assessments, specialized property valuations, and multi-jurisdiction appeals. We provide detailed market analysis using proprietary databases and expert testimony when needed. We offer ongoing assessment monitoring services, tracking changes in valuations and identifying appeal opportunities before deadlines pass. Our team handles both residential protests for single-family homes and complex commercial appeals involving income-producing properties, industrial facilities, and unique-use buildings. We also provide tax planning services, helping clients understand how property improvements or changes might affect future assessments and developing strategies to minimize long-term tax exposure.

We start with a comprehensive assessment review and property analysis, examining your assessment against market data, comparable properties, and actual property conditions. Our team develops a customized strategy based on the strongest grounds for appeal, whether valuation-based, procedural, or equitable. We handle all administrative requirements including filing deadlines, evidence compilation, and hearing preparation. Our attorneys represent you throughout the process, from initial assessor meetings through formal hearings and appeals. We maintain regular communication about case progress and strategy adjustments. For complex commercial properties, we coordinate with appraisers and economic consultants to build comprehensive cases.

We serve clients throughout Massachusetts from our Boston office, with particular strength in Greater Boston commercial markets. Our team understands assessment practices across different Massachusetts municipalities and has experience with state-level appeals processes. We also coordinate with our national offices for clients with multi-state property portfolios requiring integrated tax strategies.