Scully & Scully

Scully & Scully has served Pittsburgh's property owners for over three decades, building a reputation for aggressive and effective property tax representation. Our firm focuses exclusively on property tax matters, giving us deep expertise in Pennsylvania's complex assessment laws and local hearing procedures. We've successfully appealed thousands of property assessments, saving clients substantial amounts in annual tax obligations. Our attorneys understand that property taxes directly impact your bottom line, whether you're a homeowner struggling with rising assessments or a business owner managing multiple properties. We combine legal expertise with thorough market analysis to build compelling cases for tax reduction. Our team works with certified appraisers, real estate professionals, and valuation experts to ensure every appeal is supported by solid evidence and professional testimony when needed.

We provide comprehensive property tax appeal services covering all property types throughout Pennsylvania. For residential clients, we handle single-family homes, condominiums, townhouses, and multi-family investment properties. Our residential services include assessment challenges, exemption applications, and ongoing tax monitoring to catch future over-assessments early. Our commercial property tax practice covers office buildings, retail centers, industrial facilities, warehouses, hotels, and special-purpose properties. We have extensive experience with income-approach valuations, complex depreciation issues, and properties affected by environmental or functional obsolescence. Our team regularly handles high-value appeals exceeding $10 million in assessed value. Additionally, we offer specialized services for unique property situations including historic properties, agricultural land assessments, non-profit organization exemptions, and properties impacted by eminent domain or zoning changes. Our firm also provides expert witness services and consultation for other attorneys handling property tax matters.

We begin every case with a comprehensive assessment analysis, examining your property's characteristics, recent assessment changes, and comparable property data. Our initial review is complimentary and includes a detailed written evaluation of your appeal prospects. If we identify grounds for appeal, we'll provide a clear fee agreement and projected timeline. Our preparation phase involves detailed property inspection, market research, and evidence gathering. We work with independent appraisers when necessary and prepare all required legal documentation for filing with the appropriate assessment board. Our team handles all communications with tax authorities and schedules hearing dates that work with your availability. Throughout the appeal process, we provide regular updates and prepare you for any testimony that might be required. We represent you at all hearings and handle any follow-up proceedings or negotiations. Most cases resolve within 6-10 months, and we pursue all available appeals if initial results aren't satisfactory.

We represent property owners throughout Western and Central Pennsylvania, with particular focus on Allegheny, Westmoreland, Washington, Butler, Beaver, and Armstrong counties. Our attorneys are admitted to practice before all county assessment boards in our service area and regularly appear at hearings throughout the region. We also handle appeals to the Pennsylvania Board of Finance and Revenue for properties seeking statewide exemptions or challenging state assessment policies.