The Law Office of F William O'connor

The Law Office of F. William O'Connor has served Connecticut property owners for years from its Avon base, focusing on real estate and tax law matters that directly affect what clients pay on their properties. O'Connor brings a practical, attorney-driven approach to property tax appeals - one that carries more legal weight than a consultant-only firm when disputes get complicated. The office works with residential homeowners, commercial property owners, and landlords who feel their assessments don't reflect fair market value. O'Connor understands Connecticut's assessment cycle, the Board of Assessment Appeals process, and when it's worth pushing a case to Superior Court. Clients get straightforward advice about whether an appeal makes financial sense before committing to anything.

The office handles the full range of property tax appeal work under Connecticut law. That starts with reviewing your current assessment against comparable sales data and recent appraisals to determine if your property's assessed value is inflated. O'Connor can prepare and file your appeal with the local Board of Assessment Appeals, represent you at the hearing, and - if the board doesn't deliver a fair result - take the case to Superior Court under Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-117a. Beyond appeals, the firm advises on real estate transactions where tax liability is a concern, including purchases of commercial property where assessment history matters for projecting carrying costs. For landlords and investors, O'Connor can analyze portfolios across multiple parcels to identify assessment inconsistencies worth challenging. The firm also handles situations where exemptions - like those for veterans, elderly homeowners, or nonprofit organizations - haven't been properly applied. Every case gets an honest upfront assessment of potential savings versus the cost of pursuing the appeal.

The process starts with a free initial review. You share your current assessment notice, and O'Connor's office pulls comparable sales and assessment data to see if there's a credible gap between what the town thinks your property is worth and what the market says. If there's a case worth making, the office files your appeal before the Board of Assessment Appeals deadline - typically February 20th for the prior October 1st grand list. O'Connor attends the hearing with you, presenting the comparable evidence and any appraisal support. If the board's decision is unsatisfactory, the firm advises whether a Superior Court appeal makes economic sense given the likely reduction and legal costs. The whole timeline from filing to resolution runs roughly three to six months for board-level appeals, longer if litigation is necessary.

The Law Office of F. William O'Connor serves clients throughout Hartford County and the surrounding region from its Avon location. Primary service towns include Avon, Simsbury, Farmington, Canton, Burlington, West Hartford, and Bloomfield. The firm also takes on cases in Litchfield County and other Connecticut municipalities where the potential tax savings justify the work.