Solliday Robert P Atty

Robert P. Solliday has been practicing law in the Phoenix metro area for over two decades, with a focus on real estate and tax matters that directly affect property owners. His background spans both transactional work and contested proceedings, giving him a practical edge when clients need someone who understands how assessments translate into real dollars on a tax bill. He's handled everything from small residential disputes to large commercial portfolio reviews. Solliday's practice sits at the intersection of business law and real estate, which means he's well-suited for property owners who have complex ownership structures or who hold assets through LLCs, trusts, or partnerships. Clients tend to appreciate that he explains the process plainly and doesn't pad timelines. If there's a case worth making, he'll say so. If the numbers don't support an appeal, he'll tell you that too.

Solliday's core property tax work centers on challenging assessed valuations at the Maricopa County Assessor's office and, when necessary, escalating to the Arizona Tax Court. He reviews the assessor's methodology, pulls comparable sales data, and builds arguments around market value discrepancies. For commercial clients, that often means commissioning independent appraisals and presenting them alongside income-based valuation models. Beyond appeals, he helps clients with real estate transactions where tax exposure is a concern, including 1031 exchanges, purchase agreement structuring, and due diligence reviews that flag assessment risk before a deal closes. Business clients dealing with personal property taxes on equipment and fixtures also come to him when those bills feel out of line. His legal background means he can take a dispute further than a typical consultant. If an informal review doesn't produce results, he can file in Tax Court and litigate the matter. That full-service capability is something many property tax consultants simply can't offer. He charges on a contingency basis for most residential and commercial appeals, so clients don't pay unless there's a reduction.

The process starts with a free review of your current assessment notice. Solliday's office pulls comparable sales, looks at the assessor's method, and gives you an honest read on whether an appeal makes financial sense. If it does, you sign a contingency agreement and he files the petition with the Maricopa County Assessor before the deadline. Most cases go through an informal conference first. Solliday or a member of his team presents the comparable data and argues the correct market value. A significant portion of cases settle at this stage. If the assessor holds firm, he escalates to the State Board of Equalization or files directly in Arizona Tax Court depending on the property type and dollar amount involved. Timelines vary. Residential matters often resolve within four to six months. Commercial cases can stretch longer, especially if litigation becomes necessary. He keeps clients updated at each stage and doesn't let files go dormant.

Solliday serves property owners throughout Maricopa County, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, and Peoria. He also takes cases in Pinal County for clients with properties in Queen Creek, Casa Grande, and surrounding communities. Out-of-state investors with Arizona holdings are welcome to engage his firm remotely.