The Law Firm of Brown & Jensen

Brown & Jensen is a Chandler firm that brings together estate planning, business law, and tax law under one roof, which turns out to be a useful combination for property owners dealing with assessed value disputes. A lot of their clients come in for one thing and end up getting help with something adjacent, like a business owner who needs a commercial appeal and also wants to think through how their real estate holdings are titled. The firm has been serving the Chandler and South Phoenix metro area long enough to know how the local market moves and how Maricopa County's assessment office operates. They're not a high-volume shop. They take on a manageable caseload and give clients real access to the attorneys doing the work rather than passing cases off to staff once the engagement starts.

Brown & Jensen handles property tax appeals as part of its broader tax law practice, covering residential and commercial assessments in Maricopa County. The firm reviews Notices of Value, files Petitions for Review, and represents clients through informal hearings and formal proceedings before the State Board of Equalization when cases can't be resolved at the county level. Because of the firm's estate planning background, they're particularly well equipped to handle property tax matters that intersect with trust and estate structures. If you own real estate through a trust or LLC and your assessment doesn't reflect current market conditions, they can address both the appeal and the ownership structure questions together. Business law clients who own commercial real estate, including office buildings, retail centers, and investment properties, get integrated advice that connects the property tax exposure to the broader financial picture of the business. The firm also advises on exemptions and classification reviews, helping clients identify opportunities like agricultural designation, primary residence classification, and senior freeze programs that reduce ongoing tax liability without a formal appeal.

Brown & Jensen starts with a consultation where they look at your Notice of Value alongside the market context for your area. If you own the property through a business or trust, they'll also review the ownership structure to make sure the appeal is filed correctly and that any exemptions you might qualify for are captured. Once they've assessed the situation, they'll give you a clear read on whether the numbers support an appeal, what they expect the outcome might be, and what the process involves. If you move forward, the firm handles filing, evidence preparation, and all communications with the Assessor's Office. Most residential cases settle during the informal review stage. Commercial cases often require more back-and-forth, including document production and sometimes an independent appraisal. The firm coordinates any third-party experts needed and keeps clients informed at each stage. They'll also advise on whether a settlement offer from the county makes sense to accept or whether pushing further is worth it.

The firm is based in Chandler and serves clients throughout the South and East Valley, including Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, and Ahwatukee. They handle Maricopa County property tax matters countywide and take commercial property cases across the broader Phoenix metro area. Clients in Pinal County with Arizona properties are welcome to inquire, though the firm's primary concentration is Maricopa.