Hello, my name is David O. Chandler, I am an attorney licensed in the State of Georgia. As a mobile residential real estate attorney I travel to your office and on your schedule to conduct closings.
Born and raised in Georgia, I am proud to be of service to my fellow citizens in closing their residential real estate transactions. As a graduate of John Marshall Law School in Atlanta, I began practicing real estate law in 1999. Prior to receiving my law degree I served the public as a real estate appraiser. Having been a Realtor, I understand real estate and the hard work that is involved in getting a buyer and seller to the closing table.
My practice is unique because it is focused entirely on real estate law, primarily conducting residential real estate closings. The clients that I serve can have fewer delays and scheduling problems since I am not bound by court calendars. Furthermore, all of my closings are now conducted in the offices of the Realtor, the mortgage lender or broker, or if appropriate, the homes of the borrowers*.
The State of Georgia requires all real estate closings to be conducted by a duly licensed member of the Georgia State Bar.** Although I believe that this rule serves to protect the public, one downside is that the borrower usually has to take time off from work and travel to the attorney's office during regular business hours. Over the last couple of years I have found that my clients prefer an attorney who is willing to be flexible about schedules and willing to conduct closings at a location convenient to their clients. Therefore, to better meet the needs of those who request my services, I have altered my manner of doing business.
Please allow me to be of service to you and your clients. Simply forward a title commitment request and we will begin working together toward a successful closing.
* Georgia requires that the grantee/grantor or affiant signatures on recorded documents be attested by both a Notary Public and an Unofficial Witness (the notary cannot serve as both). The notary service is provided by my office, however, the borrower, Realtor, mortgage lender or broker must provide a witness at closing. The witness cannot be a family member to any party to the transaction and cannot be a party to the transaction. If the closing is a refinance and is closing in the borrower's home, please inform your client of this detail so they can have a neighbor or friend standing ready to witness the recordable documents.
**According to my understanding of recent Supreme Court decisions and Advisory Opinions, all real estate closings, both for purchase or refinance, must be overseen by a Georgia attorney. The Attorney is required to a.)certify the title; b.)personally oversee the closing process, including the signing of documents; c.)collect all funds and disburse all funds through an IOLTA (specific type of trust account required by the State of Georgia); d.) have the deeds and any affidavits properly recorded. A non-attorney, including notaries, who conduct a closing may be found to be guilty of the Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL) and subject to civil liability, and, a duly licensed Georgia attorney who aids another in the UPL may be subject to discipline by the State Bar of Georgia and civil liability.
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