Do I really need a lawyer to buy or sell property?

While not required, having an attorney ensures your contracts are fair, your title is clean, and your rights are protected at closing.

What’s the difference between a deed and a title?

The deed is the document that transfers property ownership. The title is the legal concept of ownership itself. Both must be correct and clear.

Yes, through a properly prepared deed. We’ll make sure it’s recorded correctly to avoid issues later.

You may be able to resolve it through negotiation, boundary agreements, or litigation. The best path depends on the specifics of your case.

We work to resolve defects quickly—whether through releases, corrective deeds, or other legal remedies—so your deal can move forward.

Our real estate legal services cover a wide range of property-related needs:

Residential & Commercial Transactions – Guidance through purchases, sales, and closings to make sure your contracts, titles, and financing are in order.
Deed Preparation & Transfers – Drafting and recording deeds for sales, gifts, or inherited property, ensuring ownership changes are clear and legally binding.
Lease Agreements – Reviewing or creating leases that protect landlords and tenants while avoiding future disputes.
Title Issues – Resolving title defects, liens, or boundary disputes that can delay or derail a transaction.
Property Disputes – Representing clients in disagreements over boundaries, easements, co-ownership, or construction-related claims.
Real Estate Litigation – When disputes escalate, we represent property owners, buyers, sellers, landlords, or tenants in court.

Our clients tend to reach out during critical moments. Do any of these sound like your situation?

You’re in the middle of buying or selling property and don’t want to miss something important in the contract or closing documents.
You’ve inherited real estate and aren’t sure how to transfer or divide ownership fairly.
A title defect, lien, or missing signature has put your closing on hold.
You’re a landlord or tenant dealing with a lease dispute that’s become unmanageable.
You’re a business owner signing a commercial lease and need to make sure the terms don’t come back to bite you.
A conflict with a neighbor, co-owner, or contractor has turned into a legal battle.

If any of these sound familiar, now is the time to talk with an attorney before the issue gets bigger.

Do I really need a lawyer to buy or sell property?
While not required, having an attorney ensures your contracts are fair, your title is clean, and your rights are protected at closing.
What’s the difference between a deed and a title?
The deed is the document that transfers property ownership. The title is the legal concept of ownership itself. Both must be correct and clear.
Can I transfer property to a family member without selling it?
Yes, through a properly prepared deed. We’ll make sure it’s recorded correctly to avoid issues later.
What if my neighbor is encroaching on my property?
You may be able to resolve it through negotiation, boundary agreements, or litigation. The best path depends on the specifics of your case.
What happens if a title issue is discovered right before closing?
We work to resolve defects quickly—whether through releases, corrective deeds, or other legal remedies—so your deal can move forward.