Segal, Cohen & Landis

Segal, Cohen & Landis brings decades of property tax expertise to Maryland property owners facing excessive assessments. The firm specializes in challenging unfair property valuations through systematic appeals processes, helping clients achieve meaningful tax reductions. Their approach combines thorough market analysis with aggressive advocacy before local assessment boards and state appeals panels. They handle everything from residential homestead appeals to complex commercial property disputes, maintaining detailed case documentation that strengthens each client's position throughout the appeals timeline.

The firm provides comprehensive property tax assessment reviews, starting with detailed property inspections and comparative market analysis. They file formal appeals with county assessment offices, prepare evidence packages including property condition reports, and represent clients at hearing proceedings. Commercial property services include income approach valuations, challenging assessment methodologies, and negotiating settlements with tax authorities. For residential clients, they handle homestead exemption applications, senior citizen tax credit filings, and disability-related assessment appeals. The team also provides ongoing monitoring services, automatically reviewing annual assessments and identifying appeal opportunities before deadlines expire. They maintain relationships with certified appraisers and industry experts who provide testimony when needed.

Initial consultations involve reviewing your current assessment, recent sale comparables, and property condition factors. The team conducts on-site inspections to document any issues affecting property value that assessors may have overlooked. Once they identify viable appeal grounds, they prepare comprehensive appeal packages including professional photography, repair estimates, and market analysis reports. They handle all filing deadlines and represent you at administrative hearings, presenting evidence and cross-examining county witnesses. Throughout the process, they provide regular updates on case progress and expected outcomes.

Serving Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, and surrounding Maryland jurisdictions from their Annapolis headquarters. They handle cases throughout central Maryland, with particular expertise in local assessment practices and hearing procedures. The firm maintains active relationships with assessment offices across the region, understanding each county's specific valuation methods and appeal preferences.