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Michigan

Ghannam Family, LLC Petitioner Vs. City Of Warren Respondent

Petitioner
Ghannam Family, LLC
Respondent
City Of Warren

Case overview

Docket number
26-001117-TT
Status
Answer Due
CaseType
ET Property
Division
ET
County
Macomb
Judge
No judge assigned

Docket history

Line #SubjectFilerLine RefEnter Date/Post MarkFeeRelated Item
5Answer was receivedRESPNot recorded09/30/2026Not recordedDownload
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4Proof of service of petition was received.PETNot recorded09/02/2026Not recordedDownload
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3Petition has been verifiedPET107/21/2026Not recordedDownload
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2Notice of Docket Number ETNot recordedNot recorded07/21/2026Not recordedDownload
1A petition was received.PETNot recorded05/19/2026$400.00Download
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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Ghannam Family, LLC, 

 

 

 

Petitioner, 

 

v 

 

City of Warren, 

 

 

 

Respondent. 

 

 

 

Docket No. 26-001117 

_____________________________________________________________________________/ 

 

PETER ELLENSON (P47383) 

LAW OFFICE OF PETER ELLENSON, P.C. 

Attorney for Petitioner 

30500 Northwestern Highway, Suite 500 

Farmington Hills, MI 48334 

(248) 406-4443 

LAURA M. HALLAHAN (P42101) 

SETH A. O’LOUGHLIN (P80257) 

KELSEA M. MELCHER (P85821) 

HALLAHAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 

Attorneys for Respondent 

1750 S. Telegraph Road, Suite 202 

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 

(248) 731-3089 

_____________________________________________________________________________/ 

 

ANSWER TO PETITION 

AND 

AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES 

 

ANSWER 

 

Respondent, City of Warren, by and through its attorneys, Hallahan & Associates, P.C., 

responds to the allegations made in Petitioner’s Petition as follows: 

1. 

Respondent lacks the information and knowledge necessary to respond to the 

truth of the allegations set forth in Paragraph 1 and, therefore, leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 

 

2. 

Respondent lacks the information and knowledge necessary to respond to the 

truth of the allegations set forth in Paragraph 2 and, therefore, leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 

 

3. 

Respondent admits the allegations in Paragraph 3. 

 

4. 

Respondent admits the allegations in Paragraph 4. 

 

5. 

Respondent admits the allegations in Paragraph 5.

Page 2

Entire Tribunal Property Tax Answer 

Page 2 of 4 

 

 

6. 

Respondent acknowledges Petitioner’s beliefs as to the issues in this appeal but 

denies that those issues have merit and further denies that Petitioner is entitled to any relief. 

 

7. 

Respondent acknowledges Petitioner identification of the 2026 tax year as being 

at issue but denies an issue with the identified tax year. 

 

8. 

Respondent neither admits nor denies the necessity of a protest to the Board of 

Review as the General Property Tax Act speaks for itself. 

 

9. 

The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s 

Board of Review are: 

 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

Assessed Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

$1,162,520 

$581,260 

$423,002 

 

10. 

Respondent contends that the values for the property identified above are: 

 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

$1,162,520 

$581,260 

$423,002 

 

11. 

The values in dispute for the property identified above are: 

 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

$0 

$0 

$0 

 

12. 

Petitioner is not entitled to the relief requested in Paragraph 12 for the reason that 

Petitioner’s amounts do not reflect the accurate valuations for this property. Furthermore, the 

assessed, state equalized and/or taxable values do not exceed permitted amounts, do not exceed 

the percentage for true cash value permitted by law, were correctly determined and are based 

upon correct application of proper principles, and the values and Respondent’s mode of 

assessment are non-discriminatory and constitutional. 

 

13. 

Respondent denies the allegations in Paragraph 13 for the reason that the same are 

untrue. In further answer, the assessed, state equalized and/or taxable values do not exceed 

permitted amounts, do not exceed the percentage for true cash value permitted by law, were 

correctly determined and are based upon correct application of proper principles, and the values 

and Respondent’s mode of assessment are non-discriminatory and constitutional. 

 

WHEREFORE, Respondent, City of Warren, requests the Tribunal dismiss the Petition, 

affirm Respondent’s assessed and taxable values, subject to county and state equalization, and 

award Respondent its costs and attorney fees.

Page 3

Entire Tribunal Property Tax Answer 

Page 3 of 4 

 

HALLAHAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 

 

/s/ Laura M. Hallahan______________ 

LAURA M. HALLAHAN (P42101) 

SETH A. O’LOUGHLIN (P80257) 

KELSEA M. MELCHER (P85821) 

Attorneys for Respondent 

1750 S. Telegraph Road, Suite 202 

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 

Dated: September 30, 2026 

(248) 731-3089 

 

 

 

AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES 

 

Respondent, City of Warren, asserts the following affirmative defenses: 

 

1. 

Petitioner fails to allege specific and sufficient facts to set forth a cause of action 

against Respondent and to support its claim for relief. 

 

2. 

The Tribunal is charged with finding a property’s true cash value to determine the 

property’s lawful assessment. Alhi Development Co v Orion Twp, 110 Mich App 764, 767 

(1981). 

 

3. 

Petitioner has the burden of establishing the property’s true cash value. See 

MCL 205.737(3) and Kern v Pontiac Twp, 93 Mich App 612 (1974). 

 

4. 

Petitioner has failed to allege specific and sufficient facts to establish fraud, error 

of law, discrimination, application of wrong principles, or illegality on the part of Respondent or 

its agents. 

 

5. 

Petitioner has failed to allege that the mode and method of assessing the subject 

property fails to conform to the mode and method applied in the case of all other properties in 

Respondent’s taxing unit for the year in question. 

 

6. 

Petitioner has failed to show that any factor other than fifty percent (50%) was 

applied to the true cash value of Petitioner’s property, as well as all others, to arrive at the 

respective assessments appearing on the roll, and also fails to allege specific and sufficient facts 

to support its allegations that the property’s taxable value is improper. 

 

7. 

Petitioner asks the Tribunal to grant it preference by application of a self-chosen 

method of assessment contrary to the intent, purpose and law of this State.

Page 4

Entire Tribunal Property Tax Answer 

Page 4 of 4 

 

8. 

Petitioner, in essence, asks the Tribunal to grant it an illegal preference by 

application of a method of assessment different from that employed in the assessment of other 

properties in Respondent’s taxing unit. 

 

9. 

Petitioner, in essence, seeks by

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Respondent

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-001117

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Filer Type: 

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government

City Of Warren (MACOMB)

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

City or Town

State

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Laura

M.I.

Last Name

Hallahan

Firm Name (if any)

Hallahan & Associates PC

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

1750 S. Telegraph Road, Suite 202

City or Town

Bloomfield Hills

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

48302

Telephone Number

248-731-3089

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)

mtt@hallahanlaw.com

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: 

/s/Kelsea M. Melcher

/s/

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______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

_______________________________ 

_______________________________ 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

_____________________________, 

Petitioner(s) 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

v 

MTT Docket No. 

_____________________________, 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE FOR PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

*To be filed after the Tribunal issues the Notice of Docket Number* 

___________________________________ states that on ___________________ he/she 

[Name of person serving/mailing petition] 

[date of service] 

served a copy of the Petition relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

[Provide name and address of the following entities] 

1. Assessor (via certified mail): 

2. City Clerk or Township Supervisor/Clerk (via certified mail): 

3. County Equalization Director (via first class mail or personal service): 

4. County Clerk (via first class mail or personal service): 

5. Secretary of the local school board (via first class mail or personal service): 

6. State Treasurer (via first class mail): 

Michigan Department of Treasury, State Treasurer 

430 W. Allegan 

Lansing, MI 48922 

[Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] 

[Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 

Ghannam Family, LLC

26-001117

City of Warren

Peter Ellenson

September 4, 2026

Warren Assessor, 1 City Square #310, Warren, MI 48093

Warren Clerk, 1 City Square Ste 205, Warren, MI 48093

Macomb County Equalization Director, 1 S Main St 6th floor, Mt Clemens, MI 48043

Macomb County Clerk, 120 N Main Street, Mt Clemens, MI 48043

Secretary of the Board, Warren Consolidated Schools, 31300 Anita Dr., Warren, MI 

48093

/s/ Peter Ellenson

Peter Ellenson

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

Docket Number: 26-001117

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No

Party Filing Document 

Petitioner

Files

Document Type: Proof of Service: Petition

Attachment File Name: Ghannam Family - Warren - POS 2026 ET Petition

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

GHANNAM FAMILY, LLC, 

 

Petitioner, 

v 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MTT Dkt. No. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY OF WARREN, 

 

 

 

 

Parcel No. 12 13 01 228 023 

Respondent. 

 

 

 

 

 

______________________________________/ 

 

 

 

 

 

PETER ELLENSON (P 47383) 

 

 

 

 

LAW OFFICE OF PETER ELLENSON, P.C. 

 

 

Attorney for Petitioner 

 

 

 

 

 

30500 Northwestern Highway, Suite 500 

Farmington Hills, MI 48334 

248 406 4443 

peter@ellensonlaw.com 

______________________________________/ 

 

 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL TAX PETITION – TY 2026 

 

 

NOW COMES Petitioner, GHANNAM FAMILY, LLC through its attorney, PETER 

ELLENSON, and states as follows in support of this Petition: 

1. 

Petitioner is a party in interest with respect to the property taxes for the following 

parcel number: 12 13 01 228 023, located at 32801 Hayes, Warren, MI 48088. 

 

2. 

Petitioner’s principal office address is 19424 Gerald St., Northville, MI 48167. 

3. 

Respondent City of Warren assesses and collects the ad valorem property taxes 

associated with the subject parcels. 

4. 

The subject property is classified as commercial improved (201). 

5. 

The subject property is located in Macomb County. 

6. 

This appeal involves the property’s true cash and taxable values. 

7. 

The tax year at issue is 2026.

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8. 

No Board of Review petition was filed or required. 

9. 

The 2026 values for the subject property as established by the Respondent at its 

March 2026 Board of Review are: 

True Cash Value 

 

Assessed Value 

 

Taxable Value 

1,162,520 

 

 

581,260 

 

 

432,002 

 

10. 

Petitioner contends that the values for the subject property are: 

True Cash Value 

 

Assessed Value 

 

Taxable Value 

600,000 

 

 

300,000 

 

 

300,000 

 

11. 

The values in dispute for the subject property are: 

True Cash Value 

 

Assessed Value 

 

Taxable Value 

562,520 

 

 

281,260 

 

 

132,002 

 

12. 

Petitioner requests that this Honorable Tribunal order the assessing entity to 

correct its tax rolls to reflect taxable, assessed and state equalized values as indicated above (or 

on the attached supplement) to issue refunds as appropriate, and to pay interest and costs. 

13. 

The basis for the requested relief is that the assessed and taxable values exceed 

50% of the true cash value of the subject property. 

 

Respectfully submitted, 

 

/s/ Peter Ellenson 

_______________________________ 

 

Date: May 19, 2026 

PETER ELLENSON (P 47383) 

Attorney for Petitioner 

248 406 4443 

peter@ellensonlaw.com

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner

MTT DOCKET NO. 

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer type: 

Organization 

Local Unit of Government

First Name

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Ghannam Family, LLC

Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

19424 Gerald

City or Town

Northville

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48167

Telephone Number

2484064443

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)

peter@ellensonlaw.com

 

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Peter

M.I.

Last Name

Ellenson

Firm Name (if any)

Peter Ellenson PC

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

30500 Northwestern Highway

Suite 500

City or Town

Farmington Hills

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48334

Telephone Number

2484064443

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)

peter@ellensonlaw.com

 

Section 3: Issue 

Please designate one: 

Valuation 

 

Section 4: Subject Property Information 

How many parcels are you 

appealing?

1

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address]

32801 Hayes

Warren

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48088

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Warren (MACOMB) 

County

Macomb

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

(*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.)

N/A

 

 

Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) 

True Cash and Taxable Values

If “Other”, please explain:

 

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

12 13 01 228 023

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Commercial (check one)

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

581260

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

423002

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

600000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

300000

If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

300000

Fee Information

The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the 

highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being 

appealed.

If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is:

 

 $100,000.00 and under $250.00

 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00

 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal.

A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Peter Ellenson

Payment Information

Amount: 400

Success: True

Message: ""

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: 26051986126634

Supporting Waiver Documents:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Ghannam Family, LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

v

MTT Docket No.: 26-001117

City Of Warren, 

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted 

docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted 

on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of 

this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served 

when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the 

issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. 

If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and 

file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. 

Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of 

the notice may result in the dismissal of this case.

Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 

days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so 

will result in Respondent being placed in default.

The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this 

case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal 

has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements 

or the Tribunal’s rules.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: July 21, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

GHANNAM FAMILY, LLC, 

 

Petitioner, 

v 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MTT Dkt. No. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY OF WARREN, 

 

 

 

 

Parcel No. 12 13 01 228 023 

Respondent. 

 

 

 

 

 

______________________________________/ 

 

 

 

 

 

PETER ELLENSON (P 47383) 

 

 

 

 

LAW OFFICE OF PETER ELLENSON, P.C. 

 

 

Attorney for Petitioner 

 

 

 

 

 

30500 Northwestern Highway, Suite 500 

Farmington Hills, MI 48334 

248 406 4443 

peter@ellensonlaw.com 

______________________________________/ 

 

 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL TAX PETITION – TY 2026 

 

 

NOW COMES Petitioner, GHANNAM FAMILY, LLC through its attorney, PETER 

ELLENSON, and states as follows in support of this Petition: 

1. 

Petitioner is a party in interest with respect to the property taxes for the following 

parcel number: 12 13 01 228 023, located at 32801 Hayes, Warren, MI 48088. 

 

2. 

Petitioner’s principal office address is 19424 Gerald St., Northville, MI 48167. 

3. 

Respondent City of Warren assesses and collects the ad valorem property taxes 

associated with the subject parcels. 

4. 

The subject property is classified as commercial improved (201). 

5. 

The subject property is located in Macomb County. 

6. 

This appeal involves the property’s true cash and taxable values. 

7. 

The tax year at issue is 2026.

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8. 

No Board of Review petition was filed or required. 

9. 

The 2026 values for the subject property as established by the Respondent at its 

March 2026 Board of Review are: 

True Cash Value 

 

Assessed Value 

 

Taxable Value 

1,162,520 

 

 

581,260 

 

 

432,002 

 

10. 

Petitioner contends that the values for the subject property are: 

True Cash Value 

 

Assessed Value 

 

Taxable Value 

600,000 

 

 

300,000 

 

 

300,000 

 

11. 

The values in dispute for the subject property are: 

True Cash Value 

 

Assessed Value 

 

Taxable Value 

562,520 

 

 

281,260 

 

 

132,002 

 

12. 

Petitioner requests that this Honorable Tribunal order the assessing entity to 

correct its tax rolls to reflect taxable, assessed and state equalized values as indicated above (or 

on the attached supplement) to issue refunds as appropriate, and to pay interest and costs. 

13. 

The basis for the requested relief is that the assessed and taxable values exceed 

50% of the true cash value of the subject property. 

 

Respectfully submitted, 

 

/s/ Peter Ellenson 

_______________________________ 

 

Date: May 19, 2026 

PETER ELLENSON (P 47383) 

Attorney for Petitioner 

248 406 4443 

peter@ellensonlaw.com

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner

MTT DOCKET NO. 

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer type: 

Organization 

Local Unit of Government

First Name

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Ghannam Family, LLC

Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

19424 Gerald

City or Town

Northville

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48167

Telephone Number

2484064443

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)

peter@ellensonlaw.com

 

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Peter

M.I.

Last Name

Ellenson

Firm Name (if any)

Peter Ellenson PC

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

30500 Northwestern Highway

Suite 500

City or Town

Farmington Hills

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48334

Telephone Number

2484064443

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)

peter@ellensonlaw.com

 

Section 3: Issue 

Please designate one: 

Valuation 

 

Section 4: Subject Property Information 

How many parcels are you 

appealing?

1

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address]

32801 Hayes

Warren

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48088

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Warren (MACOMB) 

County

Macomb

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

(*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.)

N/A

 

 

Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) 

True Cash and Taxable Values

If “Other”, please explain:

 

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

12 13 01 228 023

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Commercial (check one)

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

581260

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

423002

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

600000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

300000

If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

300000

Fee Information

The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the 

highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being 

appealed.

If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is:

 

 $100,000.00 and under $250.00

 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00

 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal.

A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Peter Ellenson

Payment Information

Amount: 400

Success: True

Message: ""

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: 26051986126634

Supporting Waiver Documents:

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