Plattner, Schneidman, Schneider & Jeffries, P.C.

Plattner, Schneidman, Schneider & Jeffries is a Scottsdale law firm advising Arizona individuals and businesses on complex tax and legal matters. The firm brings together attorneys with backgrounds in tax law, estate planning, and employment law, giving clients access to coordinated legal counsel under one roof. For property owners facing assessment challenges, that breadth matters, particularly when tax disputes intersect with estate planning or business succession. Property tax is part of a broader tax practice that includes work with high-net-worth individuals, closely held businesses, and commercial real estate investors throughout the Phoenix metro. The attorneys here understand how property assessments interact with estate values, business asset planning, and long-term tax strategy. Clients who come in for a property tax appeal often find value in reviewing related exposure across their full financial picture.

The property tax practice at Plattner, Schneidman, Schneider & Jeffries covers both residential and commercial assessment appeals, with particular depth on commercial real estate and high-value residential properties in the Scottsdale and Paradise Valley markets. For commercial clients, the firm handles appeals involving income-producing properties, including office and medical buildings, retail centers, hospitality properties, and mixed-use developments. They're experienced with income capitalization analysis, which is the standard valuation method for investment property, and know how to present that analysis effectively in front of the State Board of Equalization. On the residential side, the firm works primarily with higher-value properties where the dollar impact of an incorrect assessment is meaningful and where the complexity of the appeal process justifies attorney representation. Luxury homes, custom builds, and properties with unusual characteristics often benefit from expert valuation analysis rather than a simple comparables-based argument. Beyond property tax, clients can access estate planning services, including trust formation, will drafting, and probate representation. The employment law practice serves both employers and employees in matters involving contracts, compensation disputes, and workplace claims. Many clients engage the firm across multiple practice areas, and the attorneys coordinate to make sure advice in one area doesn't create unintended consequences in another.

The firm starts with a consultation to review your assessment notice and understand the full context of your situation. For commercial clients especially, that context often includes business structure, existing debt, and how the property fits into a larger estate or investment portfolio. Once they've evaluated whether a strong case exists, they move to gathering evidence. That means pulling county assessment records, reviewing comparable transactions, and where appropriate, engaging a certified appraiser to prepare a formal valuation opinion. The firm handles all filing and correspondence with the Assessor's office, the State Board of Equalization, and Arizona Tax Court if the case goes that far. Clients are kept informed at every stage. The attorneys explain what's happening, what the realistic outcomes look like, and what risks, if any, are involved in pushing a case further versus accepting a partial reduction. The process can take anywhere from a few months to two years for the most complex commercial cases, and the team manages every deadline along the way.

The firm primarily serves clients in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Tempe, and the surrounding east Valley communities. Commercial clients engage the firm for properties throughout Maricopa County and occasionally beyond when the legal complexity warrants it. High-net-worth individuals with real estate holdings in multiple Arizona counties are a regular part of the practice. For estate planning and employment matters, the firm serves clients throughout the greater Phoenix metro and works with out-of-state clients who have Arizona legal needs.