Tax Appeal Results & Testimonials

Our past success does not guarantee results, but does demonstrate our experience in reducing property taxes.

Past Success Does Not Guarantee Future Results.

Flaherty Fardo, LLC has helped thousands of commercial and residential property owners in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Our efforts have helped to reduce property values in excess of 100 million dollars which have saved our clients millions of dollars in actual property taxes.

This fact does not guarantee results in your case, but does demonstrate our experience in obtaining property tax refunds in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

For more information, please call our offices at 412.802.6666 or visit us online at info@pghfirm.com for a free consultation.

Allegheny County Property Tax Appeals:

Thank you Mr Noah. It was a pleasure working with you and Nicole. I appreciate the communication you offered all through this process. Thank you for the detailed break up of the different pieces of the property tax and the new amounts. It will help compare the bills we will get. I will send you a check within the week. To the address mentioned in the invoice. Thank you again for getting us these savings in property tax, it was a pleasure working with you,

Raj S. Fox Chapel, PA   |   Property Tax Appeals  

Allegheny County Property Tax Appeals:

Noah/Kelsey, Bravo! Well done!  Thank you for the analysis. It was by far the biggest win so far, and more than paid for the cost of the service. The rest of the actions from here on out are certainly bonus opportunities, I hope we can capture!Your continued superior service makes recommending you with a glowing referral that much easier then it already is. I look forward to working with you with my other legal matters in the future. Please let me know when you hear about the other actions. Thanks again!

Charlie K. Pittsburgh, PA   |   Property Tax Appeals 

Examples of Commercial Property Tax Appeal Results.  

• 10.5 million reduction, saving client $450k over 3 year appeal
• 3.45 million reduction, saving client $133K for 2011
• $1.8 million reduction, saving client $189K over 4 year appeal
• $1.6 million reduction, saving client $162K over 4 year appeal
• $1.6 million reduction, saving client $160K over 4 year appeal
• $1.2 million reduction, saving client $150K over 4 year appeal
• $975K reduction, saving client $67K over 3 year appeal
• $900K reduction, saving client $91K over 4 year appeal
• $900K reduction, saving client $59K over 2 year appeal
• $600K reduction, saving client $70K over 4year appeal
• $460K reduction, saving client $61K over 4 year appeal
• $450K reduction, saving client $32K over 3 year appeal
• $425K reduction, saving client $20K over 2 year appeal
• $425K reduction, saving client $24K over 2 year appeal
• $400K reduction, saving client $31K over 3 year appeal
• $250K reduction, saving client $15K over 2 year appeal

Examples of Residential Property Tax Appeal Results.   

• $570K reduction, saving client $14K a year
• $500K reduction, saving client $37K over 3 years
• $400K reduction, saving client $33K over 3 years
• $180K reduction, saving client $12K over 3 years
• $180K reduction, saving client $4K a year
• $150K reduction, saving client $18K over 4 years
• $215K reduction, saving client $12K over 2 years
• $160K reduction saving client $15K over 4 years
• $95K reduction, saving client $9K over 4 years
• $160K reduction, saving client $16K over 4 years
• $125K reduction, saving client $7,500 over 2 years
• $120K reduction, saving client $14K over 4 years
• $120K reduction, saving client $12K over 4 years
• $100K reduction, saving client $9K over 3 years
• $100K reduction, saving client $9K over 3 years
• $95K reduction, saving client $10K over 4 years
• $80K reduction, saving client $9K over 4 years

Testimonials from Tax Appeal Clients:

Good afternoon,I greatly appreciate all your firm has done, especially the communication throughout the entire process. It has been a great pleasure working with you!

A.A.  Pittsburgh, PA

“Noah, thanks to you and your entire office for assisting with our property appeal.  We are very pleased with the settlement outcome.  Your advice and guidance throughout this issue was outstanding.  I will be happy to recommend your services to others who I know are struggling with the appeals process.  Look forward to updates to your blog as well!”

N & S P., Pittsburgh, PA   |   Property Tax Appeals

“On behalf of my husband, my son and my mom, thank you so much for not only helping us defend our home amidst the extremely chaotic, complicated and overbearing school taxation system but directly communicating our desire and determination (over these many years – 5!) to be heard and to get a fair and just decision. You kept your promise, You did not kneel. Your expertise, knowledge of the law, and presentation of the facts, including the key historical ones won this appeal for us. I have to also mention how great you were — even when I was at my highest emotional pitch (!), you did not patronize me, you stayed our defense and became even more determined to stay on task. I so respect you for that. Sadly, this horrific, shameful and wasteful assessment system in Allegheny County will only worsen. And as long as we continue to allow school districts to govern real estate values, there will always be a battle for the hundreds of thousands of struggling families like us. My wish for them is to find you and Flaherty Fardo. There will no doubt be another challenge for us as yet another county assessment takes place.And we want you and Flaherty Fardo by our side! 

P.F. Woodland Hills, PA   |   Property Tax Appeals

“When Allegheny County sent an official to visit my house to ask questions concerning my assessment, I was nervous and unsure of how to answer their harassment. I’m glad I immediately thought of you and called to see what my rights were. Thank you so much for taking the time to answer all of my questions and informing me of my legal rights to refuse them access to my house and land. Not only did you help to calm me down, you completely took over my assessment case and kept the assessors from harassing me. Most importantly, thank you for the thousands of dollars you saved me each year on taxes!!!”

P.R. Sewickley Heights, PA   |   Allegheny County Assessments

“Noah, Stef and I would like to thank you for the efforts you and your law firm put into our tax appeal. As you know we lost the appeal twice before and really pretty much had given up, that is until your law firm got involved. Not only did you and your team take on our case but you also handled everything without much involvement from us (I really appreciated when you stopped by my house to pick up needed paperwork, unbelievably awesome!!). Thank you for not only winning our appeal and saving us thousands of dollars but for doing so with professionalism, integrity and trust that is not always easy to find nowadays.”

B.B.B., Ohio Township, Pennsylvania

Allegheny County Property Tax Appeals:

I retained Flaherty Fardo, LLC to defend me against the city’s appeal of my property tax assessment.  I received numerous solicitation letters from various law firms seeking to represent me.  What made Flaherty Fardo stand out was the quality of the information available on their website, as well as the knowledge, experience and professionalism of its lawyers and staff. Thanks to their skill and advocacy, the city lost its appeal and I will not face an unexpected and significant increase in my real estate taxes.  I have recommended their services to friends confronting the same situation, and Flaherty Fardo achieved a favorable outcome for them as well.  I was extremely satisfied with Flaherty Fardo’s representation, and while I hope that I will never need a lawyer, it is comforting to know that I can turn to them.

Heather S. Woodland Hills, PA   |   Property Tax Appeals

Allegheny County Property Tax Appeals:

Thanks for your help, I will not hesitate to recommend your firm to others for assessment issues.

Ben S. Pittsburgh, PA   |   Property Tax Appeals

Allegheny County Property Tax Appeals:

“Noah/Kelsey, Bravo! Well done!  Thank you for the analysis. It was by far the biggest win so far, and more than paid for the cost of the service. The rest of the actions from here on out are certainly bonus opportunities, I hope we can capture!Your continued superior service makes recommending you with a glowing referral that much easier then it already is. I look forward to working with you with my other legal matters in the future. Please let me know when you hear about the other actions. Thanks again!”

Raj S. Fox Chapel, PA   |   Property Tax Appeals  

Allegheny County Property Tax Appeals:

“Attached is the decision that I received regarding the (2011) school district tax appeal for our property. As you can see, the assessed values did not change at all! My wife and I are so very pleased with this result, and we are very thankful to your firm for representing us.

As our neighborhood has been hit with appeals, I have talked with some neighbors about their situations. Of the few results that I know, everyone who represented themselves ended up with higher assessments, while everyone who hired representation had no changes. This simply reinforced to me that it is wise to leave legal matters to the experts.

One of my neighbors, who had his assessment raised following his hearing, is considering hiring representation to appeal the increase. After sharing my good results with him, he has asked for your name, so I will be passing it on to him.

Again, thank you so much for your efforts that led to completely successful results.”

Robb F. | Pittsburgh, PA   |   Property Tax Appeals 

  Read Our Latest Property Assessment Articles:

• Allegheny County Ignores Appeal Results & Sends Wrong Tax Bills.
• 2013 Allegheny County Assessment Updates
• Allegheny County Assessments News and Updates
• Judge Denies Request to Lower Assessments
• Should Commercial Property Owners Bypass the First Hearing?
• Status Update for Allegheny County Property Assessments
• Secrets to Winning Your 2013 Allegheny Tax Appeal
• RESULTS OF INFORMAL HEARINGS RELEASED
• Allegheny County Reassessment Update
• Will Legislation Stop the Reassessments?
• How to Defend 2012 & 2013 School Tax Appeals.
• “The Fix is In.” – Why 7/10 Are Under-Assessed.
• 3/4/12 – Attorney Fardo to Speak at Seminar on Tax Exemptions.
• 2/8/12 – Did Outsourcing Cause Allegheny County Assessment Chaos?
• 2/8/12 – Allegheny County 2012 Reassessment Update.
• 1/24/12 – Assessment Deadline for City Extended – Others Waiting.
• 1/23/12 – Allegheny County New Assessment Website is a NIGHTMARE for Taxpayers.
• 1/13/12 – VIDEO: Reassessment Update: “Appeal Now, Pay Later”.
• 1/10/12 – Judge Overrules Fitzgerald – Orders 2012 Assessments to Continue
• 1/6/12 – “Scent of a Fitzgerald” : Allegheny County Assessments.
• 1/5/12 – ALERT: County Stops Informal Hearings.
• 1/5/12 – VIDEO: What is the difference between an ‘Informal Hearing’ vs. a ‘Formal Appeal Hearing’?
• 12/29/12 – VIDEO: Pittsburgh Deadline to Appeal Assessments: February 10, 2012.
• 12/29/11 – VIDEO: Pittsburgh Deadline to Appeal Assessments: February 10, 2012.
• 12/7/12 – Pittsburgh Set to Mail 2012 Assessments; County to Raise Millage Rates.
• 12/7/11 – Pittsburgh Set to Mail 2012 Assessments; County to Raise Millage Rates.
• 9/27/11 – Lack of County Leadership Has Caused Allegheny Assessment Mess.
• 9/18/11 – Allegheny Assessments Still a Mess – City of Pittsburgh First.
• 2012 Allegheny Assessments LATE – But Still On.
• 10.5 Million Property Assessment Reduction for Commercial Property in Allegheny County.
• How to Defend 2011 Property Tax Appeals in Allegheny County.
• Understanding the Pennsylvania Clean & Green Act.
• Preempting the 2012 Allegheny County Property Reassessments Could Save You Thousands.
• The Politics vs. The Reality of the 2012 Allegheny County Property Reassessments.
• 2012 Property Reassessment on Schedule Despite Problems.
• Allegheny County Fires 2012 Reassessment Workers.
• Top 10 Mistakes Made By Property Owners in Allegheny Property Tax Appeals.
• Advice for Defending and Winning School District Property Tax Appeals.
• Do I need an Appraisal for my Allegheny Property Tax Appeal?
• What Happens at the Allegheny County Board of Viewer (BOV) hearing?
• What does the 2002 Base Year Mean for Allegheny County Property Tax Appeals?
• How Do I Defend a School District Property Tax Assessment Appeal?
• The 2012 Allegheny County Reassessments are Coming.
• Defending Tax Appeals – Do Not let the School District into your home or onto your property.
• Why is the School District Appealing my Property Assessment?
• Allegheny County Sued Over Property Reassessments Again (February 2010).
• Should You Answer the Allegheny County Questionnaire?
• Why 2010 is ripe for Allegheny County Assessment Appeals.
• How is Property Valued in Allegheny County?

Table of Contents for Allegheny County Property Assessments:

• Allegheny Property Assessments Home Page.
• Residential Property Tax Appeals.
• Defending School District Appeals.
• Commercial Property Tax Appeals.
• Allegheny County Property Assessment FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions).
• The History of Property Assessments in Allegheny County.
• Our Tax Appeal Results & Testimonials.