Business Details
43 Years
experience
Denver Property Tax Appeal Lawyers
Since 1983, Downey & Associates has specialized in property tax law, delivering expert representation in appeals and related legal matters. Our firm combines over 30 years of experience with a commitment to personalized service, handling cases involving commercial office buildings, shopping centers, healthcare facilities, and more. We work closely with assessors, appraisers, and public officials to streamline tax appeal processes while maintaining professional relationships grounded in mutual respect. Our attorneys serve clients across Colorado, including Denver, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins, as well as mountain and rural counties.We focus on resolving property tax disputes efficiently, offering counsel on abatements, refunds, state-assessed properties, and eminent domain issues. Our reputation for securing substantial savings for clients stems from deep expertise in valuation theory and tax assessment practices. We prioritize long-term client relationships, ensuring integrity, cost-effective solutions, and advocacy tailored to each case's unique challenges.
Services
Property Tax Appeals
Commercial Property Tax
Personal Property Tax
State-Assessed Property Tax
Oil and Gas Taxes
Eminent Domain Representation
Abatement and Refunds
Tax Sales Disputes
Property Valuation Counseling
Legislative Advocacy
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in property tax law and appeals.
- Our team provides personal representation in every case.
- We maintain credibility with local tax assessors and appraisers.
- We serve diverse property types, including commercial and state-assessed properties.
- Our cost-effective approach prioritizes long-term client relationships.
Services
Property Tax Appeals
We challenge unfair property tax valuations through administrative and legal processes. Our attorneys leverage deep expertise in Colorado tax law to secure reductions for commercial, residential, and state-assessed properties. Clients benefit from our established relationships with assessors and decades of precedent-setting case experience.
Commercial Property Tax
Our firm represents owners of office buildings, shopping centers, hotels, and industrial properties in tax disputes. We address unique valuation challenges for commercial assets, including income-based appraisals and market condition impacts. Services include audit defense, abatement applications, and legislative advocacy to reduce tax liabilities.
Eminent Domain Representation
We protect property owners facing government takings through eminent domain proceedings. Our attorneys negotiate fair compensation for land or asset seizures and litigate when necessary. Clients receive strategic counsel on valuation disputes, relocation assistance, and compliance with procedural requirements for public infrastructure projects.
State-Assessed Property Tax
Specialized representation for utilities, railroads, and other state-jurisdiction properties. We navigate complex assessment frameworks to challenge overvaluations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Our work includes coordinating multi-jurisdictional appeals and negotiating settlements with state tax authorities.
Oil and Gas Tax Matters
We advise energy companies on property tax obligations for drilling sites, pipelines, and processing facilities. Services include audit representation, valuation challenges, and compliance strategies for fluctuating asset values tied to commodity markets. Our team understands the technical and regulatory nuances affecting tax assessments in the oil and gas industry.
People
Thomas E. Downey Jr.
Attorney
With over 30 years of experience, Tom Downey specializes in property tax law and appeals. He has shaped Colorado tax legislation through precedent-setting cases and maintains strong working relationships with assessors and appraisers while advocating aggressively for client interests.
Questions
What property tax services do you offer?
We handle appeals, abatements, refunds, and compliance for commercial, residential, and state-assessed properties, including oil and gas assets and eminent domain cases.
How can you reduce my property tax bill?
We challenge overvaluations using appraisal analysis, market data, and legal precedents to secure lower assessments and refunds for prior overpayments.
Do you serve clients outside Denver?
Yes, we represent clients statewide, including Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, mountain counties, and rural areas.
What experience do you have with commercial properties?
We've represented owners of office buildings, hotels, healthcare facilities, and industrial properties in tax disputes since 1983.
How does the tax appeal process work?
We file protests, negotiate with assessors, and litigate when necessary to achieve fair valuations based on property-specific characteristics and market conditions.
Can you help with overdue tax issues?
Yes, we resolve delinquent tax cases, including payment plans and defense against tax sales.
