Mertens Law

Mertens Law combines property tax expertise with broader legal knowledge to help Oregon property owners challenge excessive assessments. Their legal background provides an advantage in complex appeals requiring formal hearing procedures and evidence presentation. Their approach focuses on identifying legal and procedural errors in assessment practices while building strong valuation arguments. They've successfully handled appeals ranging from residential overassessments to complex commercial property disputes involving millions in tax liability.

They handle residential and commercial property tax appeals with particular strength in legally complex situations. Services include formal appeals to the Board of Property Tax Appeals, Oregon Tax Court representation for high-value disputes, and assessment challenge strategies. Their legal services extend to property tax law consultation, helping clients understand their rights and options. They provide detailed property valuation analysis using multiple approaches including sales comparison, cost, and income methods. For commercial properties, they offer income and expense analysis to support lower valuations. They also handle appeals involving special property types like agricultural land, timber property, and properties with environmental issues requiring specialized legal knowledge.

Initial consultation includes legal analysis of your assessment and identification of both valuation and procedural issues. They review assessor records for legal compliance and examine your property's unique characteristics. They prepare comprehensive legal briefs supporting your appeal, gather expert testimony when needed, and represent you through all hearing levels. If cases proceed to Oregon Tax Court, they provide full litigation support. Their legal approach ensures compliance with all procedural requirements while maximizing chances of success.

They serve clients throughout Oregon with particular focus on the Portland metropolitan area. Their legal practice allows them to handle appeals in any Oregon county and represent clients in Oregon Tax Court proceedings. They're familiar with assessment practices across different Oregon counties and can adapt their strategies based on local procedures and precedents.