Taft Stettinius & Hollister

Taft Stettinius & Hollister's Ann Arbor office provides sophisticated property tax consulting services backed by one of the Midwest's most established law firms. Their tax practice combines national resources with local Michigan expertise to handle complex property tax matters for institutional clients, developers, and high-value property owners. The firm's property tax team includes attorneys and consultants with extensive experience in Michigan assessment law, valuation methodology, and tribunal practice. They represent major commercial property owners, municipal clients, and individual property owners in challenging assessment appeals and developing tax-efficient ownership strategies.

The practice offers full-service property tax consulting including assessment appeals, valuation disputes, and tax planning strategies. Commercial property services cover office complexes, retail centers, industrial facilities, healthcare properties, and mixed-use developments. Residential services focus on high-value homes and investment properties requiring sophisticated valuation analysis. Specialized services include tax increment financing consultation, special assessment disputes, and property tax aspects of real estate transactions. The firm assists with exemption applications for charitable, educational, and governmental properties. They also provide ongoing assessment monitoring and strategic tax planning to minimize long-term property tax exposure for portfolio owners and institutional investors.

Engagements begin with comprehensive property analysis and strategic planning to determine the most effective approach for each client's specific situation. The team conducts detailed market research, financial analysis, and comparable property studies to build compelling cases for assessment reduction. All tribunal filings and procedural requirements are managed by experienced staff with strict attention to deadlines and filing requirements. The firm provides regular case updates and strategic guidance throughout the process. When hearings are required, clients benefit from skilled courtroom advocacy and expert witness coordination. Post-resolution services include implementation of negotiated settlements and ongoing monitoring of future assessments.

The Ann Arbor office serves southeastern Michigan including Washtenaw, Wayne, Oakland, Livingston, Jackson, and Lenawee counties. They handle matters throughout Michigan's various county tribunal systems and state tax court when appeals advance to higher levels. The firm's statewide network enables them to coordinate multi-jurisdiction appeals for clients with property portfolios across Michigan.