The Heath Law Firm

The Heath Law Firm has built its practice around one thing: helping property owners in Gilbert and the East Valley fight back against inflated tax assessments. Maricopa County's rapid growth has pushed assessed values way out of step with reality for a lot of homeowners and commercial property owners, and the firm's attorneys know how to navigate the Arizona appeals process to get results. The team handles everything from initial assessment reviews through formal hearings before the Arizona State Board of Equalization. They work with residential clients, small business owners, and commercial property holders who feel the county got their valuation wrong. The firm takes a methodical approach, pulling comparable sales data and working with appraisers when the situation calls for it.

The Heath Law Firm's core work is property tax appeals under Arizona law, covering Maricopa County assessments for both residential and commercial properties. They start with a free review of your current Notice of Value to figure out whether you have a credible case before you spend any money or time on a formal appeal. If the numbers support a challenge, the firm files petitions with the Maricopa County Assessor's Office and, when necessary, escalates to the Arizona State Board of Equalization or Superior Court. They handle the procedural requirements, deadlines, and documentation so clients don't miss the narrow windows Arizona law gives you to appeal. Beyond direct appeals, they advise on exemptions, including primary residence classifications, senior valuation protection freezes, and agricultural use designations that can significantly reduce assessed value. Commercial clients get analysis of income-approach valuations and help disputing overreaches on industrial, retail, and office properties. The firm also does limited consulting on property tax planning for clients buying commercial real estate in the Phoenix metro.

The process starts with a no-cost review of your current Notice of Value, which the firm uses to assess whether the county's figures are defensible. If they spot a discrepancy worth pursuing, they'll explain the potential savings and what the appeal involves before asking you to commit to anything. Once engaged, the team pulls comparable sales, requests the county's evidence, and builds a valuation argument. They file the petition with the Assessor's Office within the required deadline and handle all correspondence from that point forward. Most cases get resolved through an informal review or an Assessor's Office hearing without ever going to the Board of Equalization. If an informal resolution isn't possible, the firm prepares for a formal hearing, including any appraisal reports or expert testimony needed. Clients get regular updates on where things stand and what to expect next. The whole process typically runs three to eight months depending on the county's workload.

The Heath Law Firm primarily serves Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Tempe, and the broader East Valley. They handle Maricopa County property tax matters across the entire county, including Scottsdale, Phoenix, Peoria, and Glendale. Clients outside the Phoenix metro with Arizona properties are welcome to reach out, though most of the firm's active caseload sits within Maricopa County.