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Secrets to Winning Your 2022 Allegheny County Tax Appeal

This year, in 2022, thousands of Allegheny County property tax assessment appeals were filed by by both taxing entities and commercial and residential property owners. This article explains how property owners can lower their Allegheny County Property Taxes.

October 26, 2026

Top 10 Mistakes Made By Property Owners in Allegheny Property Tax Appeals

We've outlined the top 10 mistakes made by property owners in their property tax appeal: to keep you from hurting your chances of winning your hearing and ge

October 26, 2026

What Did the 2002 Base Year Mean for Allegheny County Property Tax Appeals?

Everyone knows the property tax assessment system - notably in Allegheny County - is broken and unfair. Properties are often overvalued for a variety of reas

October 26, 2026

Why 2010 Was Ripe for Allegheny County Property Assessment Appeals

In 2010, Allegheny County owners could argue their appeal using either the 2002 base year or current market value. Here is how that worked, and why we urged owners to act before the 2012 reassessment.

October 26, 2026

The Politics vs. the Reality of the 2012 Allegheny County Reassessment

In early 2011, fighting the court-ordered reassessment was politically popular in Allegheny County. We argued the County should instead move forward with safeguards for taxpayers.

October 26, 2026

Preempting the 2012 Allegheny County Reassessment Could Save You Thousands

In early 2011, we explained why some Allegheny County owners could benefit from appealing before the 2012 reassessment took effect. Here is that strategy and the lessons that still apply.

October 26, 2026

What Happens at the Allegheny County Board of Viewer (BOV) hearing?

It is a long wait and almost always means there will be multiple years at issue by the time the case is finally called. Learn how to navigate this stressful

October 23, 2026

Should You Answer the Allegheny County Questionnaire?

Allegheny County is notorious for its messy property tax policies. When it’s time for property assessments in Allegheny County, property owners are placed un

October 23, 2026

Are Jury Verdicts Increasing in Allegheny County?

For years, jury verdicts in Western Pennsylvania have been consistently low. Though jury verdicts on the eastern side of Pennsylvania were consistently incre

October 23, 2026

3 Reasons Allegheny County Needs a Reassessment Now

Allegheny County property taxes are outdated and unfair and it is time for a reassessment in Allegheny County or to end school district tax appeals.

Videos

Podcasts

Should Hospitals Be Allowed to Keep Medical Mistakes Secret?

Attorney Bill Rogel examines why peer review privilege exists, and whether the balance between transparency and confidentiality has gone too far.

2025 Allegheny County Pennsylvania Property Assessment Update - What you need to know right now!

Property tax attorney Nicole Amick delves into the current complexities of property tax appeals in Allegheny County

February 16, 2025

Jordan Chiles' Olympic scoring mishap, lunchmeat gone bad, the worst case ever and the worst TV lawyer ever

In this "mail bag" episode of I Strenuously Object, your host attorney Bill Rogel discusses topics suggested by our listeners

August 17, 2024

Playing with Fireworks? Don't get blown up! Don't get sued!

Host Bill Rogel is joined by Dr. John Steinberg, an expert in pyrotechnics, to discuss the dangers of fireworks, best practices for safety

Who is operating on you at MED SPAS? The hazards of cosmetic surgery and how you can protect yourself.

How to do thorough research, how to avoid being swayed by promises of quick fixes or low cost and how to stay safe when considering plastic surgery

Can My Spouse Testify Against Me?

What is the difference between 1. Confidential Communication and 2. Spousal Testimonial Privilege?

The Reassessment is Coming for Allegheny County!

It's happening and it's coming for YOUR property! Pittsburgh Public Schools have sued Allegheny County to trigger a countywide property reassessment.

What's the difference between a "fact" witness and an "expert" witness?

In this solo episode partner Bill clarifies this somewhat baffling legal terminology of the courtroom, using examples from My Cousin Vinny

Understanding the Certificate of Merit and How it Can Make or Break Your Medical Malpractice Case

In this episode of I Strenuously Object, we answer listener emails, this time concerning medical malpractice cases and their challenges.

February 19, 2024

Bill Rogel Wins Motion For Allegheny County Taxpayers

We discuss a recent case involving an Allegheny County School District's motion to prevent property owners from continuing 2023 appeals

February 3, 2024

Why You Need to Appeal Your Allegheny County Property Taxes NOW

Property tax attorney Nicole Amick talks about why right now may be the best time to appeal your Allegheny County property taxes

January 15, 2024

Case or No Case: Should teens injured while trespassing be able to sue?

Case or no case? Two high school kids climb onto a parked train car and get burned from the high tension power lines.

December 12, 2023

Allegheny County Elections, Rockey vs Innamorato - The Big Fight Over Reassessment

Allegheny County elections and the pros and cons of reassessment

October 5, 2023

BREAKING NEWS! "The Logjam Persists!" Allegheny County Tax Assessment Delayed...Yet Again!

BREAKING NEWS! FFRA property tax attorney Nicole Hauptman Amick talks about the most recent delays in Allegheny County Property Tax Appeals

HOT NEWS! Allegheny County Property Assessments - May 2023 UPDATES

The latest news about the state of property assessments in Allegheny County with Partners Nicole Hauptman Amick and Bill Rogel.

Yes It's TRUE! 2022 & 2023 Allegheny County Tax Appeals Are Open!

The appeal period for 2022 has officially reopened. That means we can help you appeal both 2022 and 2023 tax assessments.

February 8, 2023

Breaking Good News! Allegheny County Property Assessment Update 9/1/22

Good News for Property owners who pay attention and want to lower their property taxes.

September 9, 2022