Michael D. Kozlik Attorney at Law

Michael D. Kozlik Attorney at Law brings over two decades of property tax law experience to Omaha property owners. His practice focuses exclusively on property tax appeals, assessment challenges, and valuation disputes for both residential and commercial properties. He's successfully reduced property tax burdens for hundreds of clients across Douglas and Sarpy counties. The firm combines legal expertise with deep knowledge of local assessment practices. Kozlik works directly with county assessors, understands Nebraska's property tax statutes, and maintains relationships with qualified appraisers. This comprehensive approach helps clients achieve meaningful tax reductions while avoiding common appeal pitfalls that can hurt future assessments.

The practice offers complete property tax appeal services, starting with thorough assessment reviews to identify overvaluations. Kozlik handles formal protests with county boards of equalization, representing clients at hearings and presenting compelling evidence for tax reductions. He also manages appeals to the Tax Equalization and Review Commission (TERC) for complex cases. Commercial property owners receive specialized attention for income-producing properties, retail spaces, and industrial facilities. The firm analyzes comparable sales, income approaches, and cost methodologies to challenge inflated assessments. For residential clients, services include homestead exemption applications, agricultural use valuations, and senior citizen tax deferrals. Additional services encompass property tax consulting for new purchases, helping buyers understand potential tax implications before closing. The firm also provides ongoing monitoring services, automatically reviewing annual assessments and filing protests when warranted. This proactive approach catches assessment increases early, often resolving disputes before formal hearings become necessary.

The process begins with a comprehensive property assessment review, examining current valuations against market data and comparable properties. Kozlik analyzes three years of assessment history to identify patterns and potential appeal opportunities. He then schedules a property inspection, documenting conditions that might support lower valuations. Once viable grounds for appeal exist, he prepares detailed protest applications with supporting evidence including appraisals, market analyses, and photographic documentation. During county board hearings, Kozlik presents cases professionally, cross-examines assessor testimony, and advocates for appropriate reductions. If initial appeals prove unsuccessful, he evaluates cases for TERC appeals, handling all legal filings and representation throughout the extended process.

Michael D. Kozlik serves Douglas, Sarpy, Washington, and Dodge counties in eastern Nebraska. The practice concentrates heavily on Omaha and Bellevue properties but handles appeals throughout the greater metropolitan area. He's particularly familiar with assessment practices in rapidly growing suburban communities where property values fluctuate significantly. Rural properties and agricultural land assessments are also within his expertise, especially those transitioning between agricultural and residential use classifications.