The Cavanagh Law Firm, PA

The Cavanagh Law Firm handles tax, bankruptcy, and employment matters for clients across the Phoenix metro area. Their tax law practice covers property tax appeals for homeowners and commercial property owners, along with IRS disputes and business tax planning. The firm represents clients before the Maricopa County Assessor's Office and the Arizona State Board of Equalization, which is where most formal appeals land if an informal review doesn't resolve things. The firm's online ratings are below average, and some past clients have cited communication gaps. That's something to weigh carefully. On the other hand, having attorneys who handle bankruptcy and employment law alongside tax matters can be genuinely useful if your situation involves multiple legal threads. They offer free initial consultations, which gives you a low-risk way to judge whether the firm is a fit for your case before signing anything.

The firm's tax law practice includes property assessment appeals for both residential and commercial properties in Maricopa County. If your home or business property has been overvalued by the county assessor, they can file an appeal through the informal review process, or escalate to the Arizona Board of Equalization and Superior Court if needed. They also handle IRS tax disputes, penalty abatements, and back-tax negotiations. On the commercial side, they work with business owners disputing assessed values on office buildings, retail space, warehouses, and investment properties. These cases tend to involve more documentation and often require appraisals to support a lower valuation. Their bankruptcy attorneys can also coordinate on cases where property debt and tax liability overlap, which is a situation more common than people expect. Employment law is a separate practice group but shares office resources with the tax team. The firm's multi-practice model means you're not bouncing between three different offices if your situation gets complicated.

The process starts with a free consultation where an attorney reviews your most recent Notice of Value from the Maricopa County Assessor. They'll compare your assessed value against recent sales of comparable properties and flag any errors in the assessor's records, such as wrong square footage or incorrect property classification. If there's a viable case, they file a petition with the county assessor's office for an informal review. That review usually takes a few weeks and may result in a reduction. If it doesn't, they can file a formal appeal with the Arizona State Board of Equalization. Commercial cases sometimes proceed to Superior Court. Throughout the process, they handle all filings and communications on your behalf. Most clients don't need to appear at any hearings personally unless the case escalates to litigation.

The Cavanagh Law Firm serves clients throughout Maricopa County, including Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, and surrounding communities. They also assist clients with properties in Pinal County and other parts of Arizona when needed. Their central Phoenix location makes them accessible to property owners across the broader metro area.