O'Connell and Aronowitz

O'Connell and Aronowitz brings the resources and expertise of a full-service law firm to property tax consulting, offering clients comprehensive appeal services backed by decades of legal experience. Their property tax division combines traditional legal advocacy with modern valuation techniques to achieve meaningful tax reductions for residential and commercial property owners. The firm's multi-disciplinary approach sets them apart in the property tax arena. Their estate planning and business law expertise provides unique insights into property ownership strategies that can minimize tax exposure. With established relationships throughout the Capital Region's legal and real estate communities, they leverage their broad practice experience to benefit property tax clients.

The firm provides full-spectrum property tax services including assessment appeals, exemption applications, and ongoing tax planning strategies. Their residential services cover single-family homes, condominiums, and multi-family properties with detailed market analysis and professional hearing representation. For commercial clients, they handle complex valuation disputes involving office buildings, retail centers, industrial properties, and specialized facilities. Their unique value lies in comprehensive property tax planning that goes beyond simple appeals. They assist with property ownership structuring to minimize future tax exposure, advise on improvement timing to control assessment increases, and coordinate with their estate planning attorneys when property taxes impact wealth transfer strategies. Additionally, they handle assessment methodology challenges, special district assessments, and tax increment financing disputes that other firms often avoid due to their complexity.

Your property tax consultation begins with a comprehensive review that examines not only your current assessment but also your overall property ownership structure and long-term planning goals. They'll analyze whether an appeal makes sense within your broader financial picture and identify any structural changes that could reduce future tax exposure. Their appeal process involves detailed market research, professional appraisal coordination when necessary, and strategic case presentation designed to achieve optimal results. They maintain regular client communication and provide clear explanations of legal procedures and expected timelines. Most appeals resolve within 10-15 months, though complex commercial cases may require additional time.

Based in Latham, O'Connell and Aronowitz serves the entire Capital Region including Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady counties. Their practice extends throughout the greater Albany metropolitan area and surrounding communities. Their established presence in the region provides deep knowledge of local assessment practices, hearing procedures, and market conditions that benefit their property tax clients.