Petersen Law

Petersen Law has been serving Roseville and surrounding communities for over two decades, specializing in property tax appeals and assessment reviews. Our team understands that property taxes represent one of your largest annual expenses, and we're committed to ensuring you're not overpaying. We combine extensive knowledge of California property tax law with local market expertise to challenge unfair assessments. Our attorneys have successfully reduced property tax burdens for thousands of residential and commercial property owners throughout Placer County, saving clients millions in cumulative tax reductions.

Our comprehensive property tax services include assessment appeals, supplemental assessment challenges, and Proposition 8 decline-in-value applications. We handle residential properties, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and vacant land assessments. Our team conducts thorough property valuations using comparative market analysis, income approaches, and cost methodologies to build compelling cases. We also assist with business personal property appeals, vessel assessments, and aircraft valuations. Beyond appeals, we provide proactive assessment monitoring services, reviewing your annual tax bills for errors or excessive increases. Our attorneys represent clients before county assessment appeals boards and can pursue superior court appeals when necessary. We also handle penalty and interest abatements, ensuring clients receive maximum relief. Whether you're dealing with a recent purchase that triggered a reassessment or believe your property's value has declined, we provide strategic guidance throughout the entire appeals process.

Our process begins with a comprehensive property analysis and assessment review. We examine your current assessment against comparable sales, market conditions, and property characteristics. If we identify potential savings, we'll prepare and file your appeal within statutory deadlines. We gather supporting evidence including appraisals, photographs, and market data to present before the appeals board. Throughout the process, we keep you informed and handle all communications with county officials. Most appeals are resolved at the local board level, but we're prepared to pursue superior court appeals when justified. Our contingency fee structure means you pay nothing unless we achieve tax savings.

We serve Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Auburn, and throughout Placer County. Our practice also extends to Sacramento County including Folsom, Elk Grove, and Citrus Heights. We handle selected cases in El Dorado and Yolo counties, particularly for commercial properties or high-value residential appeals where our expertise can provide significant value.