ABOUT COOK COUNTY TAX APPEALS
Cook County Property Tax Appeal Attorneys & CPAs
Cook County Tax Appeals pairs attorneys and CPAs with the county's own data to check whether you are paying more than your fair share.
Exclusive Focus
Cook County Properties
Contingency Only
No Savings, No Fee
Attorney-Led
Attorneys & CPAs
WHO WE ARE?
Attorneys and CPAs, Focused on Cook County.
At Cook County Tax Appeals, we focus on Cook County property tax assessments. We know the local rules, the assessment methods, and the arguments each venue accepts. Every appeal is built on careful research and a deep understanding of how Cook County evaluates residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
We are a team of tax attorneys and CPAs focused on the Cook County market.
We represent property owners at every level — from the Assessor's Office to the Board of Review, the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) and the Circuit Court.
We combine legal analysis, financial review and the county's own data to build a case for your property's fair assessment.
WHY IT MATTERS?
Why Hyper-Local Focus Matters?
Property values in Cook County don't behave like they do in the rest of the country — or even the rest of Illinois. Our established local presence means we understand the nuances of every single township, from Palos to Schaumburg, Niles to Orland.
Township-Specific Strategy
We know exactly when your specific township opens for appeals and how micro-market trends directly impact your home's assessed value.
Knowing What Each Venue Requires
Through years of practice, we know what evidence the Cook County Assessor and Board of Review look for when they decide an appeal. How a Cook County property tax appeal works, step by step ->
Regulatory Insight
We follow changes in Illinois tax law, local ordinances and PTAB decisions so your appeal is built on the most current law.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
What Our Firm Brings to Your Appeal
Attorney and CPA
A licensed attorney and CPA with an LL.M. in Taxation, who represents clients at the Assessor, the Board of Review, PTAB and the Circuit Court.
Cook County Focus
25+ years of local experience and deep understanding of township-level valuation.
Data-Driven Approach
Advanced analytics and market research uncover overlooked value and build stronger cases.
No Savings, No Fee
25% of first-year savings, only if your assessment is reduced.
A commercial assessment is an income calculation. On every file, a CPA checks the valuation and an attorney argues the case, at every level of review.
"We built this firm to give Cook County property owners a true advantage. By combining legal analysis, financial review and careful data analysis, we build every case on evidence, while treating every client with transparency, respect, and personal attention."
— Hani Khatib, Founder
LEADERSHIP
Meet Our Founder: Hani Khatib
A Founder Committed to Transparency and to Cook County Owners
Hani Khatib is a tax attorney, Certified Public Accountant and LL.M. in Taxation. He has more than 25 years of experience in property taxation and financial analysis, and has been licensed to practice law in Illinois since 2015. As a lifelong Cook County resident, he built Cook County Tax Appeals to give local property owners a true advantage—combining local knowledge with legal and accounting training.
Every case is approached with one goal: a fair assessment, built on evidence, with complete transparency and client trust.
J.D. and LL.M. in Taxation, The John Marshall Law School · B.S. in Accounting, University of Illinois Chicago · Licensed to practice law in Illinois since 2015 · Certified Public Accountant (Illinois)
The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law. Hani Khatib's CPA license is issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and is not a requirement to practice law in Illinois.
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TECHNOLOGY
Powered by the County's Own Data.
Cook County is home to over 1.8 million property parcels. In a system run on data, an appeal needs evidence, not opinion.
Advanced Comparable Property Analysis
We analyze comparable properties within your township and assessment class to identify market-driven value.
Assessment & Uniformity Analysis
We conduct detailed reviews and uniformity analysis to build a structured, evidence-based argument for reduction.
Automated Case Tracking
We manage your appeal from start to finish across all levels with a secure client portal, real-time updates, and complete visibility.
FEE STRUCTURE
Our Success is Tied to Yours
We work on contingency only.
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No Upfront Fees
Nothing up front. If there is no reduction, there is no fee.
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Contingency Only
25% of first-year savings, only if your assessment is reduced.
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Free Property Check
We will review your property data for free and tell you with complete honesty if an appeal is worth your time.
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