Starnes Tax Lawyers

Starnes Tax Lawyers brings over two decades of property tax expertise to Dallas homeowners and businesses. We've successfully reduced property tax assessments for thousands of clients, saving them millions in unnecessary taxes. Our team understands the complex Texas appraisal system and knows exactly how to challenge inflated valuations. We handle everything from residential protests to complex commercial appeals. Property taxes shouldn't drain your budget when assessments are wrong. That's why we focus exclusively on property tax law, giving us deep knowledge that general practice attorneys simply can't match.

Our comprehensive property tax services cover every aspect of tax reduction. We file formal protests with appraisal districts, challenging overvalued assessments through detailed market analysis and comparable property studies. For commercial properties, we conduct thorough income and expense reviews to demonstrate actual property values. We represent clients at informal hearings and formal Appraisal Review Board proceedings. Our litigation services extend to district court appeals when necessary. We also provide ongoing assessment monitoring, alerting you to significant value increases before they become problems. Agricultural and timber exemption applications are another specialty, helping rural property owners secure proper classifications. Pre-purchase tax analysis helps buyers understand their true tax exposure before closing.

Your property tax appeal starts with a free consultation where we review your current assessment and tax history. We'll analyze comparable sales, inspect your property if needed, and determine the strength of your case. Once you hire us, we handle all paperwork and filing deadlines with the appraisal district. We'll represent you at hearings, presenting evidence and arguing for reduced valuations. You don't need to attend unless you want to. We keep you updated throughout the process and explain any settlement offers. If we don't achieve results at the appraisal district level, we can pursue appeals to higher courts.

We serve all of Dallas County and surrounding North Texas counties including Collin, Denton, Tarrant, and Rockwall. Our Dallas office is centrally located for easy client meetings. We handle cases throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, from urban high-rises to suburban neighborhoods. Remote consultations are available for clients outside our primary service area.