Segal, Cohen & Landis

Segal, Cohen & Landis brings decades of tax law expertise to Columbus property owners facing assessment disputes. Our attorneys understand Ohio's property tax system inside and out, having successfully challenged thousands of assessments across Franklin County and surrounding areas. We focus exclusively on property tax matters, which means we're not juggling other practice areas. This specialization allows us to stay current on local assessment trends, recent court decisions, and changing regulations that could impact your case. Whether you're a homeowner shocked by a sudden tax increase or a commercial property owner dealing with complex valuation issues, we have the experience to build a compelling case for reduction.

Our property tax appeal services cover the complete spectrum of assessment challenges. We handle residential appeals for single-family homes, condos, and multi-unit properties, focusing on market value discrepancies and assessment errors. Commercial property appeals represent a significant portion of our practice, including office buildings, retail spaces, industrial facilities, and special-use properties. We provide comprehensive valuation analysis, comparing your property to similar sales and identifying factors that may warrant a lower assessment. Our team prepares detailed evidence packages including photographs, market data, and expert appraisals when necessary. We represent clients at informal hearings with county boards of revision and formal appeals to the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals. Additionally, we offer ongoing assessment monitoring services for commercial clients, tracking your property's assessed value year over year and proactively identifying opportunities for appeals. This service is particularly valuable for property portfolios where consistent oversight can result in substantial long-term savings.

Your appeal process begins with a comprehensive case evaluation where we review your assessment notice, recent sales data, and property characteristics. We'll explain the likelihood of success and potential savings based on our analysis of similar cases. Once you decide to proceed, we gather additional evidence including property inspections, market research, and any relevant documentation about your property's condition or income potential. We prepare and file all necessary paperwork within Ohio's strict deadlines. We represent you at hearings, presenting evidence and arguing your case before the appropriate board. Throughout the process, we keep you informed of developments and strategy decisions. If the initial appeal isn't successful, we'll discuss options for further appeals to higher authorities.

We serve Franklin County and the greater Columbus metropolitan area, including Dublin, Westerville, Grove City, and surrounding communities. Our familiarity with local assessment practices and market conditions in these areas strengthens our ability to build effective cases. While we focus primarily on Central Ohio, we occasionally handle significant commercial cases in other Ohio counties where our expertise can provide substantial value to the client.