Business Details
Trusted Property Tax Lawyers in Lake Oswego, OR
CKR Law Group has been representing clients in property tax disputes for over 35 years. Our team of attorneys combines excellence and perseverance to achieve favorable outcomes for our clients. We specialize in property tax law, leveraging our extensive experience to exhaust all avenues for maximizing portfolio value. Our professional network adds credibility and integrity to every case we handle. As a niche practice, we offer the unique advantage of seasoned attorneys who litigate appeals in the Oregon Tax Court and Supreme Court. We navigate Oregon's complex property tax valuation landscape to deliver savings through settlement negotiations or adjudication.Our contingency fee model ensures no legal fees unless we secure savings for our clients. We proactively engage with county assessors and maintain relationships with real estate professionals, including MAI appraisers, to provide comprehensive representation. Our engagements cover office, industrial, multifamily, retail, corporate campus, special purpose, utilities, and hospitality properties. With a proven track record, we partner with clients to maximize property performance while adhering to ethical and professional standards.
Services
Property Tax Representation
Assessment Reviews
Consulting/Strategic Planning
Administrative Appeals
Tax Court Litigation
Exemptions
Property Tax Projections
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of specialized property tax law experience.
- Our attorneys litigate in Oregon Tax Court and Supreme Court.
- Contingency fee model ensures no upfront costs for clients.
- We maintain a professional network of real estate experts and appraisers.
- Our team includes seasoned litigators with legislative influence in property tax law.
Services
Property Tax Representation
CKR Law Group provides expert legal representation for property tax disputes in Oregon and Washington. Our attorneys litigate in Tax Court and Supreme Court to challenge inaccurate assessments. We secure savings through settlements or trials while maintaining a contingency fee model that eliminates upfront costs for clients.
Tax Court Litigation
We specialize in litigating complex property tax cases in Oregon Tax Court and Supreme Court. Our team leverages decades of experience with Measure 5 and 50 to pursue favorable rulings. This includes handling cases that cannot resolve through administrative processes, ensuring maximum value protection for client portfolios.
Assessment Reviews
Our firm conducts comprehensive reviews of property tax assessments to identify discrepancies. We analyze trending, new construction valuations, vacancy rates, and deferred maintenance issues. This process helps determine whether assessments accurately reflect market values, forming the basis for potential appeals.
Administrative Appeals
CKR Law Group initiates administrative appeals by engaging directly with county assessors and Department of Revenue staff. We negotiate stipulated values while maintaining a reputation for pursuing unresolved cases to trial. This approach strengthens settlement positions through demonstrated commitment to fair resolutions.
Strategic Planning
We offer forward-looking property tax planning services, including exemption qualification and future tax burden estimates. Our team helps clients anticipate assessment changes for new developments or properties with contamination, deferred maintenance, or use restrictions, enabling proactive portfolio management.
People
Christopher K. Robinson
Senior Counsel
With over 40 years of legal experience, Chris Robinson specializes in property tax litigation. He has shaped Oregon tax law through multiple Supreme Court cases and legislative contributions, including affordable housing assessment regulations and tax refund eligibility clarifications.
Alex C. Robinson
Attorney
Alex Robinson focuses on Oregon property tax system intricacies, particularly Measure 5 and 50. He assists clients with tax burden estimates, exemption programs, and appeal processes, combining tax law expertise with alternative dispute resolution techniques developed during his legal education.
Marian E. Woods
Administrative Manager
Marian Woods manages firm operations with expertise in corporate dispute resolution and civil litigation. Her background includes legal transcription services and business management, providing organizational skills essential for handling the firm's high-volume case load efficiently.
Questions
What property tax services does CKR Law Group offer?
We provide property tax representation, assessment reviews, strategic planning, exemptions, administrative appeals, and Tax Court litigation for commercial properties in Oregon and Washington.
How does CKR Law Group's contingency fee model work?
We charge no legal fees unless we secure property tax savings for our clients through settlement or litigation.
Do you handle property tax disputes outside Oregon?
Yes, we offer property tax consulting and appeals in Washington through our affiliated website PropTaxAnalytics.com.
What types of properties do you represent?
We handle office, industrial, multifamily, retail, corporate campus, special purpose, utilities, and hospitality properties with tax appeal potential.
Can you explain Oregon's property tax appeal process?
Our attorneys navigate Oregon's valuation system to challenge assessments through administrative reviews, settlement negotiations, or litigation in Tax Court.
