Schulze Law & Consulting

Schulze Law & Consulting provides personalized property tax consulting services with a focus on building long-term client relationships in the Bloomfield Hills area. Their boutique approach allows them to offer more individualized attention than larger firms while maintaining the expertise needed for complex property tax matters. The firm combines legal knowledge with practical consulting experience, offering both formal appeals representation and ongoing advisory services. They've built their practice around understanding each client's unique situation and developing cost-effective strategies that make sense for both residential homeowners and small to mid-sized commercial property owners.

The firm offers comprehensive property assessment reviews starting with detailed analysis of your current assessment methodology and supporting documentation. They provide market analysis using recent comparable sales, cost approach valuations, and income analysis for commercial properties. Their team prepares and files appeals at appropriate jurisdictional levels. Services include Board of Review representation, Michigan Tax Tribunal appeals, and ongoing assessment monitoring for clients who want professional oversight of their property tax situation. They also provide consultation on property tax implications for real estate transactions, estate planning involving real property, and business succession planning where property values affect overall strategies. For commercial clients, they offer specialized income and expense analysis, lease review for assessment purposes, and coordination with certified appraisers when necessary. They also handle property tax aspects of business acquisitions and dispositions.

The process begins with a comprehensive consultation where they review your property details, recent assessments, and tax history. They explain Michigan's assessment process and identify specific issues with your current assessment. If an appeal appears warranted, they'll outline expected costs and timelines. They conduct thorough property analysis including on-site inspection, comparable property research, and documentation of any factors that might affect value. All appeals are prepared with detailed supporting evidence and filed within required deadlines. They represent you at Board of Review hearings and maintain regular communication throughout the process. If initial appeals aren't successful and circumstances warrant, they can pursue Michigan Tax Tribunal review.

They serve Oakland County with particular focus on Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, Royal Oak, and surrounding affluent communities. Their practice extends throughout southeastern Michigan for commercial properties and complex residential appeals. They understand local assessment practices across different municipalities in their service area.