Solutions for Complex Real Estate Tax Concerns
As a property owner, you have an option to appeal your property values. You may be paying more than you should, especially if you own large properties. The real estate tax lawyers at Miles Hansford & Tallant, LLC, appeal property taxes for both commercial and residential clients in and around Cumming. We understand that taxes are a big expense and will work persistently to reduce what you pay.
Representing Clients in Property Tax Appeals
Small errors can make a big difference in a property tax amount. To ensure that you receive the most accurate property value, we can guide you through our checklist to:
- Ensure that records are up to date
- Examine the accuracy of the assessor’s information
- Analyze if the tax was figured using the correct taxing authority
- Request copies of the comparable sales information used to value the property
- Compare your property’s assessed value with those of nearby properties
Our attorneys’ attention to detail and wide knowledge of property tax laws can work to your advantage. Call our office today.
Miles Hansford & Tallant, LLC
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Jonathan C. BeardAttorney & PartnerJonathan joined the firm in 2014 and is a graduate of Reinhardt University, Kennesaw State University, and the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law at Faulkner University. As a partner at Miles Hansford and Tallant, LLC, Jonathan's practice primary focuses on ...
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Lauren C. GilesAttorney & PartnerLauren Clipp Giles joined Miles & Tallant, LLC in 2009. Her primary practice areas include landlord/tenant law (both negotiating transactions and landlord/tenant litigation), real property disputes, zoning litigation, contract and business litigation, and ...
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Brian A. HansfordAttorney & Founding PartnerBrian Hansford is one of the founding partners of Miles Hansford & Tallant, LLC. With over 15 years of experience, he is the leading criminal defense attorney at the firm and has successfully represented clients facing DUIs, drug violations and felonies, ...
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Jonah B. HowellAttorney & PartnerHowell joined Miles Hanford & Tallant, LLC in June of 2016. As a Partner with the firm, his primary practice areas are civil and probate litigation, corporate and business representation, estate planning and local government law. Jonah is a native of ...
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Kevin J. McDonoughAttorney & PartnerKevin McDonough, a Partner at Miles Hansford & Tallant, LLC, focuses his practice on three areas of law: Family Law, Business Law, and Wills and Estates. He works closely with his clients to help identify the goals that are most important to them and then ...
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Deborah Anice PittmanAttorney & PartnerDeborah Anice Pittman joined Miles Hansford & Tallant, LLC in 2016 and is now a Partner in the firm. Her primary practice areas are family law and criminal defense; however, she also handles general civil litigation matters and is a certified civil and ...
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Joshua A. ScogginsAttorney & PartnerJosh Scoggins has extensive experience representing clients in real estate related matters including purchase and sale transactions, real estate development, construction law, commercial leasing, easement acquisition, utility issues, title disputes, ...
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Kevin J. TallantAttorney & Founding PartnerKevin Tallant is a Cumming, Georgia native, and is one of the founding partners of Miles Hansford & Tallant, LLC. His primary practice areas include local government law, contract and business litigation, probate litigation, and real property law. Kevin ...
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J. Ethan UnderwoodAttorney & PartnerEthan Underwood practices in the fields of land use, real estate, and property tax law, representing developers, as well as individual property owners. He has negotiated numerous zoning and development actions and advises clients regarding environmental ...
Challenging a Property Value
The real estate attorneys at our reputable law firm have represented numerous clients through tax appeals, including litigation for zoning needs. We represent both individual property owners in condominiums and subdivisions and commercial clients with retail shopping centers, hotels, office buildings, apartment complexes and condominium developments.
We help our clients by:
- Preparing real estate property tax returns
- Filing appeals with the county board of tax assessors
- Appealing to the superior court of the county after a negative decision is made
We know Georgia’s system for property taxes and can investigate the amounts you are charged. Unfortunately, there is limited time to file an appeal. Please contact our office to learn more about your appeal options today.
Ready to Appeal Your Property Taxes?
Our skilled litigators represent clients in an array of tax matters and are ready to advocate for you. We handle all types of civil litigation.
Contact us to learn more about the appeal process and schedule a consultation in Cumming. Call (770) 574-6688 or email us. We welcome credit cards for payment.



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