MendenFreiman LLP

MendenFreiman LLP brings decades of combined experience in property tax law and assessment appeals to Atlanta area property owners. The firm's attorneys specialize in challenging overvalued property assessments and reducing tax burdens for both residential and commercial clients. The team understands Georgia's property tax system inside and out. They've successfully appealed thousands of assessments, saving clients millions in property taxes. Whether you're a homeowner facing a sudden assessment increase or a commercial property owner dealing with complex valuation issues, they provide strategic legal representation backed by thorough market analysis and proven negotiation skills.

Property tax appeals form the core of our practice, covering residential homes, commercial buildings, industrial properties, and vacant land. We handle formal appeals before county boards of equalization and state-level hearings when necessary. Assessment review services include detailed analysis of your property's current valuation against comparable sales and market conditions. Tax reduction consulting involves comprehensive property evaluation, identifying assessment errors, and developing appeal strategies. We specialize in commercial property tax matters including complex valuation disputes for office buildings, retail centers, warehouses, and multi-family properties. Residential tax protest services cover single-family homes, condominiums, and townhomes throughout the metro Atlanta area. Valuation analysis services include independent property appraisals, market studies, and expert witness testimony. We also provide ongoing monitoring of assessment changes and proactive planning to minimize future tax increases. Our attorneys work directly with county assessors and appraisal districts to resolve disputes efficiently.

Initial consultation involves reviewing your property tax bills, recent assessment notices, and property details. We'll analyze your assessment against comparable properties and determine appeal viability within Georgia's strict filing deadlines. Once retained, we prepare comprehensive appeal documentation including property inspections, market analysis, and supporting evidence. Our team files appeals with appropriate county boards and represents you at hearings. We handle all communication with assessors and present evidence for reduced valuations. Throughout the process, we keep you informed of progress and strategy adjustments. If initial appeals aren't successful, we can pursue state-level appeals or superior court litigation when warranted.

We serve the greater Atlanta metropolitan area including Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Cobb, and Clayton counties. Our practice extends throughout North Georgia including Forsyth, Hall, and Cherokee counties. We handle cases in all Georgia counties where significant property tax disputes arise.