Sullivan & Worcester

Sullivan & Worcester combines extensive legal expertise with specialized property tax knowledge to serve clients throughout Massachusetts. As a full-service law firm with deep roots in Boston's legal community, we bring sophisticated legal strategies to property tax matters that other consultants can't match. Our property tax practice integrates seamlessly with our real estate, bankruptcy, and corporate law services, allowing us to address complex situations where property tax issues intersect with broader legal matters. We serve individual property owners, real estate developers, corporations, and institutional clients who need comprehensive legal solutions.

Our property tax services encompass the full spectrum of assessment and taxation issues. We handle traditional appeals and abatement applications for residential and commercial properties, supported by rigorous legal research and valuation analysis. Our commercial expertise includes complex multi-state properties, specialized facilities, and properties with unique valuation challenges. Beyond basic appeals, we assist with tax exemption applications, assessment methodology challenges, and disputes involving personal property classifications. We also handle property tax aspects of real estate transactions, ensuring buyers understand potential assessment issues before closing. Our litigation capabilities extend to Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board proceedings and Superior Court cases when appropriate. Additionally, we provide ongoing compliance consulting and strategic tax planning for large property portfolios.

Our approach begins with comprehensive legal and factual analysis of your situation. We review assessment records, analyze applicable law, and develop strategies that consider both immediate tax reduction goals and longer-term legal implications. Our team includes attorneys and valuation professionals who work together on complex matters. Depending on case complexity, we may pursue administrative appeals, formal hearings, or litigation. We handle all legal filings, represent you in proceedings, and coordinate with other legal matters when necessary. Our clients receive regular updates and strategic advice throughout the process.

From our Boston headquarters, we serve clients statewide with particular concentration in Greater Boston, Worcester County, and throughout Eastern Massachusetts. Our statewide practice includes representation before the Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board and state courts. We also handle multi-jurisdictional matters for clients with properties in multiple states, coordinating with local counsel when needed.