The Law and Mediation Office of Lynn Seifert

The Law and Mediation Office of Lynn Seifert provides comprehensive property tax consulting services to homeowners and businesses throughout Summit County. With extensive experience in Ohio tax law and property valuation, Attorney Seifert brings a unique legal perspective to property tax appeals and assessment challenges. Her background in mediation also helps resolve disputes efficiently without lengthy court proceedings. Our practice focuses on protecting property owners from unfair tax assessments while ensuring compliance with all state and local tax regulations. We understand that property taxes represent one of your largest annual expenses, and even small reductions can provide significant long-term savings. Our methodical approach combines legal expertise with thorough market analysis to build compelling cases for assessment reductions.

We offer complete property tax consulting services including assessment reviews, formal appeals, and ongoing tax planning strategies. Our residential services cover single-family homes, condominiums, and multi-family properties throughout Summit County. We handle everything from simple assessment corrections to complex appeals involving unique property characteristics or market conditions. For commercial clients, we provide sophisticated analysis of office buildings, retail properties, industrial facilities, and investment properties. Our services include income approach valuations, market studies, and economic obsolescence analysis. We also assist with property tax implications of business transactions, including purchases, sales, and refinancing. Additionally, we offer preventive services such as annual assessment monitoring and exemption applications for qualifying properties like nonprofits or senior citizen homesteads.

We begin with a comprehensive consultation to review your property assessment, recent tax bills, and any relevant property issues. During this meeting, we explain your rights under Ohio property tax law and outline potential strategies for reducing your assessment. If we identify viable grounds for appeal, we'll discuss the process timeline and our fee structure. Once retained, we conduct detailed research including property inspections, market analysis, and legal research. We prepare all necessary documentation and file appeals with appropriate boards. Throughout the process, we maintain regular communication and leverage our legal expertise to navigate any procedural challenges that arise.

We serve all of Summit County including Akron, Barberton, Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Hudson, and surrounding communities. Our office location in Richfield provides convenient access to clients throughout the county. We're thoroughly familiar with local assessment practices, market conditions, and the specific procedures used by Summit County's Board of Revision.