Practice Area - Exclusively Ad Valorem Tax

Like it or not, ad valorem taxes are a part of life for all property owners.  The assessment of your property should be done fairly and appropriately under the law.  Improper property tax assessments produce serious problems. Property taxes are often substantial and have a profound impact on the profitability of owning a property.  An excessive assessment can translate into serious problems in just keeping your business running.

An improper tax appraisal can cause not only immediate financial shock but also have a long-lasting negative impact to your bank account, your bottom line and your future assessments .  Do not face this kind of hardship alone.

Any issue related to an improper appraisal is to be handled at the appraisal district and not with the taxing jurisdictions. Each county in the State of Texas has an appraisal district.  Each appraisal district is charged with the responsibility of valuing all of the property within its county.  This is done on a mass appraisal basis and can result in an inaccurate determination.  

If you are facing excessive tax liability due to an unfavorable appraisal, it is important to remember that Texas law allows property owners the right to timely protest your assessment.  There are many property tax consultants that can help with this process. 

If the outcome of the protest is not satisfactory then you can appeal an improper appraisal by filing a lawsuit against the appraisal district.  This must be done in a timely and appropriate manner as required by the Texas Tax Code or else you lose your right to proceed.   You will need help in navigating the legal terrain. 

As in any legal proceeding, having an experienced attorney representing your interests is the best way to proceed.  We are to here to help by filing a lawsuit and analyzing and arguing against the disputed appraisal.

A trusted property tax attorney can guide you through the appeals process, helping you present your strongest position and making sure that you understand the legal landscape.  Litigation involves many complex rules and limitations, and property owners typically only have one chance each year to appeal an unfavorable assessment.  For this reason, it is essential that an appeal is conducted the right way.

We have helped countless commercial property owners appeal erroneous and unfavorable appraisals across the State of Texas.  If you are seeking to find a seasoned Texas property tax attorney, we bring 30+ years of experience to the table.  Please feel free to contact Greg Dalton at 281-391-1985 or at greg@gdaltonlaw.com