Skeen & Kauffman, L.L.P

Skeen & Kauffman, L.L.P. brings over three decades of combined experience in property tax law to Baltimore area clients. Our attorneys understand that property taxes represent one of your largest ongoing expenses, and we're committed to ensuring you pay only what's legally required. What sets us apart is our legal background combined with deep property valuation expertise. We don't just file appeals - we build legally sound cases that withstand scrutiny at every level. Our systematic approach has helped clients save millions in property taxes while avoiding costly mistakes that can plague DIY appeals.

Our property tax practice encompasses all aspects of assessment challenges and tax reduction strategies. We handle residential appeals for homeowners facing sudden assessment increases or obvious overvaluations. Our commercial services include complex valuation disputes for office buildings, retail centers, industrial properties, and multi-family housing. Beyond appeals, we provide strategic tax planning including exemption qualification analysis, assessment timing consultations, and property transfer strategies that minimize tax impact. We also assist with specialized situations like historic property assessments, contaminated site valuations, and properties affected by eminent domain. Our legal team handles administrative appeals, Tax Court proceedings, and appeals to higher courts when necessary.

We begin with a comprehensive legal and financial analysis of your property and assessment history. Our team reviews not just current assessments but patterns over time to identify systemic issues or errors. Once we identify viable grounds for appeal, we develop a comprehensive legal strategy incorporating relevant case law and valuation principles. We prepare detailed briefs and supporting documentation that meet strict legal standards. Throughout the process, we provide regular updates and strategic guidance. If administrative appeals fail, we're prepared to take cases to Tax Court or higher appellate courts.

We serve clients throughout Maryland with particular focus on Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Our downtown Baltimore office provides easy access for city clients, while we regularly handle cases in surrounding jurisdictions. As licensed attorneys, we can represent clients before all Maryland courts and administrative bodies. This statewide practice allows us to handle complex cases involving multiple properties or jurisdictional issues.