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Property Tax Attorney & Lawyer, Serving Commercial & Residential Property Owners Across Georgia
We are dedicated to helping Georgia property owners pay only their fair share in property taxes by guiding them through the Georgia property tax appeals process. Whether you’re a commercial operator, homeowner, or investor, we deliver clear, strategic representation to reduce inflated assessments and protect your bottom line.
Our team handles Georgia property tax appeals from start to finish—assessment reviews, Board of Equalization hearings, and when needed, Superior Court appeals—ensuring your case is managed accurately, efficiently, and effectively.
The Goal
The goal of a property tax appeal is to reduce your Property tax bill
However, the issue in a tax appeal case is the market value of the subject property, or the tax assessment. The amount you pay on a property tax bill is calculated by multiplying the millage rate times the assessed value. Georgia law requires that the tax assessed value represents the amount a knowledgeable buyer would pay a willing seller in an arms length transaction as of January 1 each tax year. OCGA 48-5-2(3). Therefore, if we can get the tax assessment reduced through an appeal then the amount of the bill is reduced proportionally.
Who We Serve
Georgia Homeowners seeking fair assessments and peace of mind
Commercial property owners with office, retail, industrial, or land holdings in Georgia
Investors & developers with multi-property portfolios in Georgia
Whether representing a single-family home or a large commercial portfolio, our team brings the same level of precision, advocacy, and results-driven service.
Our Experience & Impact
Our team, led by a seasoned property tax lawyer, has handled over 7,000 appeals across more than 50 Georgia counties, achieving proven reductions for both commercial and residential clients.
Standout Cases
By combining legal understanding, market valuation expertise, and local knowledge, we maximize every client’s opportunity to reduce their property tax liability.
$54,435 tax reduction on an 8-acre industrial property
The original tax assessment on an 8-acre industrial property was $6,985,100. We were able to file an appeal to reduce the tax assessment to $3,625,700. The issues in this appeal were value, uniformity, and functional obsolescence.
$181,191 reduction across a multi-site retail portfolio
This national retail company put out an RFP (Request for Proposal) for the appeals on all their locations in Georgia. We earned their business and reduced their property tax liability substantially.
Expertise in securing Georgia’s three-year tax freeze under OCGA §48-5-299(c)
The client owned eight residential rental properties. We were not able to reduce the tax value on any of the properties, but because of OCGA 48-5-299c, the tax value is frozen and has not increased for three years.
The HLR Law Approach
We manage the entire process from start to finish, ensuring clients receive clear communication and confident results at every step.
Assessment Review — Audit your county’s valuation and identify overvaluation or uniformity issues
Market Analysis — Detailed evaluation using comparable sales, income approaches, cost models, and county-level data
Appeal Filing — Timely PT-311A filings in any Georgia county
Negotiation — Direct discussions with county appraisers to secure reductions early
Board of Equalization Representation — Full representation at hearings
Superior Court — Legal escalation if necessary
Why Clients Choose Us
• Georgia-focused expertise
• Proven track record of measurable reductions
• Commercial and Residential valuation experience
• Full-service, start-to-finish representation by a Georgia-licensed attorney and lawyer
• Transparent, responsive communication
We believe that property owners deserve fairness and clarity—and we fight for it on every case.
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Harry Lee “Hap” Richardson IV – Attorney at Law
5th generation Atlanta Resident | Georgia Institute of Technology | Georgia State College of Law | iFOLIO General Counsel
Hap Richardson is the founder of HLR Law, leading a team who serve both commercial and residential property owners across Georgia.
Hap’s deep roots in Georgia real estate, and combination of legal expertise with extensive property tax experience, bring an unchallenged expertise to appeals. Hap’s commitment to integrity, and passion for fairness sets the tone for the firm’s results-driven approach.
A fifth-generation Atlantan, Hap graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia State College of Law. He has 15 years of real estate experience including over 500 transactions, combined with over a decade of property tax appeal experience and over 7,500 appeals, to his credit.
Under his leadership, HLR Law combines deep Georgia-specific knowledge, rigorous market analysis, and strategic advocacy to ensure every client pays only their fair share in property taxes. Whether representing commercial portfolios, or homeowners, Hap and his team manage the entire appeal process so you can have peace of mind.
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