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About Us

Who We Are

For over 30 years, the law firm of Maher, Brannigan & Heywood, P.C. has limited its practice to real estate tax assessment appeals and litigation. 

  • MBH, P.C. is a boutique law firm with extensive knowledge in ad valorem property taxation.  Attorneys at MBH, P.C. have a combined 140 years of practice experience.
  • MBH, P.C. provides quality legal services at a fair rate. The attorneys and staff pride themselves on prompt service with exceptional results.
  • From a single-family residential home to a large industrial complex or office building, MBH, P.C. is ready to assist taxpayers navigate the Illinois Property Tax Code and system.
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Our Firm By the Numbers

30+

Years IN BUSINESS

140 yrs +

combined experience

10000+

PARCELS REPRESENTED

$100MM+

OF PROPERTY TAX SAVINGS

Why Choose Us

MBH, P.C. provides tailored service to each client’s property.  MBH, P.C. will represent all types of property and take their unique experience to craft the appropriate legal approach for each property type.  The attorney’s at MBH, P.C. seek to answer or return calls within 24 hours and respond to client’s emails in a timely fashion.

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Frank Maher, Attorney (Retired)

Frank is the retired founder of Maher, Brannigan & Heywood, P.C. Mr. Maher retired in 2012 after 41 years of service in the legal profession.

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John M. Brannigan, Attorney

John is a senior partner at Maher, Brannigan & Heywood, P.C. where he limits his practice to matters relating to real estate taxation.

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Daniel J. Heywood, Attorney

Daniel is a partner at Maher, Brannigan & Heywood, P.C. where he practices in the areas of real estate taxation and real estate transactions.

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What Our Clients Say

“John Brannigan, along with Daniel Heywood have played a huge part in my company’s ability to navigate a complicated and difficult real estate tax process. Not only have they done an extraordinary job in representing my existing portfolio, but they’ve been an asset in making determinations on future acquisitions. The scope and knowledge that they possess has truly made a significant difference to our companies’ profitability. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED”

– Lou Cano
Cano Properties Inc.

“Dependable, hard working Real Estate Tax Assessment Law firm. They fight hard for you! Excellent & trustworthy and always return phone call promptly!”

– Rick & Lisa White
Owners of commercial properties in Cook & Will County

Contact Us Today

All consultations are complimentary and come with no obligation.  If you want to find out if you are paying your fair share of property taxes, please do not hesitate to contact Maher, Brannigan & Heywood, P.C. today!

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Maher, Brannigan & Heywood, P.C.

Phone: 708-478-0047
Fax: 708-478-0160

11520 West 183rd Street, SE
Orland Park, IL 60467

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