Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Real Estate Law Partner in Wilmington, NC
Since 1994, our firm has provided comprehensive real estate law services across New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender Counties. Our team of dedicated professionals specializes in real estate closings, title searches, and estate planning, with combined experience exceeding three decades. We prioritize clear communication throughout the closing process, ensuring all parties remain informed while maintaining prompt responsiveness to client inquiries. Our practice emphasizes making real estate transactions efficient and stress-free, fostering positive relationships with clients, realtors, and mortgage professionals. With multiple certified paralegals and specialized coordinators, we deliver precise documentation and streamlined processes.Our will preparation services offer straightforward estate planning solutions tailored to individual needs. The firm maintains rigorous attention to detail in document preparation, including deeds and closing packages. Our office infrastructure supports both in-person meetings and remote communication through multiple contact channels. We operate from a central location in Wilmington, NC, serving coastal North Carolina communities. Our team includes legal professionals with continuous tenure since the mid-1990s, ensuring institutional knowledge retention. Client satisfaction remains our primary focus through personalized service approaches.
Services
Real Estate Closings
Will Preparation
Title Searches
Estate Planning
Post-Closing Coordination
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of real estate law experience in coastal North Carolina
- Our team includes certified paralegals with decades of continuous service
- We maintain direct communication throughout the closing process
- Our office handles both real estate transactions and estate planning needs
- We provide personalized service with multiple communication channels
Services
Real Estate Closings
We handle all aspects of real estate closings in coastal North Carolina. Our services include document preparation, title verification, and transaction coordination. With experienced attorneys and paralegals, we ensure smooth property transfers while maintaining compliance with state regulations. Our team works directly with buyers, sellers, realtors, and lenders to complete transactions efficiently.
Will Preparation
Our estate planning services focus on creating legally sound wills for individuals. We provide consultation, document drafting, and in-person execution of simple wills. The process includes personalized review sessions to ensure client intentions are accurately reflected. We offer clear guidance through our Will Information Form and direct attorney consultation.
Title Searches
We conduct comprehensive title searches to verify property ownership and identify potential issues. Our certified paralegals examine historical records to ensure clear title transfer. This service includes identifying liens, easements, and other encumbrances that could affect real estate transactions in our service counties.
Estate Planning
We assist clients with basic estate planning needs through will creation and related documentation. Our services cover asset distribution instructions, executor designation, and guardianship arrangements. We focus on straightforward estate plans that meet standard requirements without complex trust structures.
Post-Closing Coordination
Our office manages post-closing requirements including document recording and file organization. We maintain client records for future reference and provide ongoing support for closing-related inquiries. This service ensures complete transaction documentation remains accessible after property transfers conclude.
People
Jeff Porter
Attorney
Real estate lawyer since 1992 with University of Virginia and William & Mary legal education. Directly oversees all real estate transactions and estate planning matters.
Liz Edmundson
Closing Coordinator
Certified paralegal with 25+ years of experience managing closing processes. Handles client communications and document preparation for real estate transactions.
Andrea Marchewka
Closing Coordinator
Certified paralegal supporting closing operations since 2021. Assists with transaction documentation and client coordination.
Bridgett Ashworth
Closing Coordinator
Paralegal with 3+ years of experience in closing support. Manages transaction details and client communications.
Julie Becerra
Post-Closing Coordinator
Handles post-closing inquiries and office operations since 2005. Provides general information about services and fee structures.
Questions
What real estate services do you offer?
We specialize in real estate closings, title searches, and property transaction documentation across coastal North Carolina.
Do you handle estate planning matters?
Yes, we prepare simple wills and related estate documents through our personalized attorney consultation process.
Which areas do you serve?
Our primary service areas include New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender Counties in North Carolina.
What experience do you have?
Our team includes attorneys with 30+ years of real estate law experience and paralegals with decades of continuous service.
How do you handle closing communication?
We maintain regular updates throughout transactions and prioritize prompt responses to client calls and emails.
