The Marques Law Firm

The Marques Law Firm offers comprehensive property tax consulting services to Boston area property owners seeking assessment reductions. Our firm combines tax law expertise with detailed market analysis to challenge over-assessments effectively. We represent clients ranging from individual homeowners to large commercial property owners. Our approach emphasizes thorough preparation and strategic presentation of each case. We understand that property taxes represent a significant ongoing expense for our clients, and we're committed to achieving meaningful reductions through professional advocacy. Our team stays current with assessment practices and tax law changes to provide the most effective representation possible.

We provide full-service property tax reduction assistance including assessment appeals, exemption applications, and ongoing tax planning. Our residential services cover single-family homes, condominiums, and multi-family properties with focus on comparable sales analysis and market condition assessments. We handle all aspects of the appeal process from initial evaluation through final resolution. For commercial properties, we offer sophisticated valuation challenges including income approach disputes, functional obsolescence claims, and highest-and-best-use analyses. Our commercial services extend to complex properties like mixed-use developments, retail centers, and industrial facilities. We also provide assessment monitoring services to identify potential over-assessments before they impact your tax bills. Our legal background allows us to handle procedural complexities and represent clients at administrative hearings and appellate boards throughout Massachusetts.

Our process begins with a comprehensive consultation where we review your property tax history and current market conditions. We analyze your assessment against comparable properties and current market data to determine the strength of your case. If we proceed, we conduct detailed property research and prepare compelling documentation. We handle all filing requirements and communicate directly with assessors on your behalf. Our preparation includes gathering supporting evidence, preparing valuation analyses, and developing presentation strategies. If informal negotiations don't achieve adequate results, we represent you at formal hearings with professional presentation of your case. We keep you informed throughout the process and explain each step clearly.

We serve the greater Boston metropolitan area including Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, and Newton. Our practice extends throughout Suffolk, Middlesex, and Norfolk counties where we're familiar with local assessment practices and procedures. We also handle cases in surrounding communities when our expertise can benefit property owners facing assessment challenges.