O'Neal + Johnson

O'Neal + Johnson brings over two decades of property tax expertise to Fort Worth homeowners and business owners. The firm specializes in challenging inflated property assessments and securing meaningful tax reductions through detailed valuation analysis and strategic appeals. Their approach combines thorough market research with proven legal strategies. They've successfully reduced property tax burdens for thousands of clients, from residential homeowners facing unexpected assessment increases to commercial property owners dealing with complex valuation disputes. The team understands local appraisal district procedures and maintains strong working relationships with county officials.

The firm offers comprehensive property tax appeal services starting with free assessment reviews to identify overvalued properties. They handle residential tax protests for homeowners facing sudden increases in assessed values, often due to market fluctuations or incorrect property data. Commercial property tax consulting includes detailed income and expense analysis, comparable sales studies, and vacancy factor assessments. Valuation analysis services examine assessment methodology, property characteristics, and market conditions to build compelling cases. They manage formal hearings before appraisal review boards, present evidence professionally, and negotiate settlements when appropriate. The team also provides ongoing assessment monitoring to catch future overvaluations early. For complex commercial properties, they coordinate with certified appraisers and present sophisticated economic arguments. Their protest filing services ensure all deadlines are met and documentation is complete.

The process begins with a complimentary property assessment review where they analyze your current valuation against comparable properties and market data. If they identify potential for reduction, they'll explain the appeal timeline and strategy. Next, they gather supporting documentation including recent sales data, property condition reports, and income statements for commercial properties. They prepare and file all necessary protest forms before the May 15 deadline, then schedule informal meetings with appraisal district staff. If informal negotiations don't achieve satisfactory results, they represent you at formal hearings before the Appraisal Review Board. Throughout the process, they keep you informed of progress and handle all communications with county officials.

The firm serves all of Tarrant County including Fort Worth, Arlington, Grapevine, and surrounding municipalities. They're familiar with assessment practices across different school districts and municipal jurisdictions within the county. Their local expertise extends to understanding neighborhood-specific valuation trends and comparable property databases. They also handle properties in adjacent counties when clients have multiple holdings throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.