Business Details
22 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in San Antonio
At Norman & Oliver, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal services tailored to our clients' needs. With over two decades of combined experience, our team specializes in real estate law, business transactions, estate planning, and probate matters. We prioritize responsiveness, ensuring timely communication and efficient resolution of legal challenges. Our collaborative approach fosters trust, with clients viewing us as confidants who understand their unique goals. We serve individuals, families, and businesses, offering expertise in commercial and residential real estate, corporate formations, and transactional law.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our track record of successful closings, customized estate plans, and strategic business counsel. By maintaining a cooperative spirit with all parties involved, we streamline complex legal processes while upholding the highest ethical standards. Our team's collective experience, spanning decades and diverse legal specialties, ensures comprehensive support for every client interaction.
Services
Real Estate Law
Business Transactions
Estate Planning
Probate Law
Title Company Closings
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We combine 20+ years of legal experience with personalized client service.
- Our team prioritizes prompt communication and efficient case resolution.
- We maintain a collaborative approach with clients and other legal professionals.
- Our attorneys hold advanced legal and business education credentials.
- We offer comprehensive support across real estate, corporate, and estate planning law.
Services
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice covers commercial and residential transactions, including property sales, lease agreements, and development projects. We represent buyers, sellers, developers, and lenders in negotiating contracts, easements, and construction agreements. With specialized expertise in Texas real estate law, we ensure compliance with local regulations while protecting client interests throughout the transaction process.
Business Transactions
We provide comprehensive business law services including entity formation, contract negotiation, and corporate restructuring. Our attorneys assist with limited liability companies, partnerships, and corporate formations while advising on regulatory compliance and risk management. We represent both established businesses and entrepreneurs in mergers, acquisitions, and day-to-day operational matters across multiple industries.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create customized solutions for asset protection and legacy planning. We draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives while advising on probate avoidance strategies. The practice includes specialized planning for business owners and real estate investors to ensure seamless transfer of assets according to client wishes.
Probate Law
We guide executors and beneficiaries through the probate process with clear legal counsel and administrative support. Our services include will validation, asset distribution, debt settlement, and trust administration. We handle contested probate matters while maintaining focus on preserving family relationships and minimizing legal complications during estate administration.
Title Company Closings
As closing agents for Chicago Title of Texas, LLC, we manage title insurance, deed transfers, and escrow services. Our team coordinates surveys, title searches, and loan documentation to ensure smooth real estate transactions. We represent buyers, sellers, and lenders in both residential and commercial closings while addressing title issues that may arise during the process.
People
Jimmy C. Norman
Attorney
Practicing real estate and business law since 1975 with specialization in commercial transactions. Holds LL.M. in Real Estate Law from Southern Methodist University. Board-certified by Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Carl R. Oliver
Attorney
Experienced in real estate law and estate planning with 40+ years of practice. Serves as municipal court judge in Alamo Heights. Specializes in probate law and title company representation.
Christopher P. Carlin
Attorney
Focuses on commercial real estate and construction contracts. Represents energy sector clients in oil and gas leasing. Member of Texas Bar Association's Construction Law Section.
Jeffrey R. Parsons
Attorney
Handles real estate transactions, business law, and energy sector legal matters. Active in San Antonio legal community with involvement in real estate discussion groups and energy law associations.
Eleanor Verret
Attorney
Specializes in commercial real estate transactions and business entity formations. Represents lenders and borrowers in secured lending transactions. Graduated with honors from University of Texas School of Law.
Questions
What practice areas does Norman & Oliver specialize in?
We focus on real estate law, business transactions, estate planning, probate law, and title company closings for both individual and corporate clients.
How does the firm handle cases outside its expertise?
When matters fall outside our practice areas, we refer clients to qualified attorneys while maintaining our commitment to their best interests.
What makes your team approach unique?
Our entire team collaborates on client matters, combining decades of collective experience in real estate, corporate law, and estate planning.
Do you offer after-hours legal support?
While we maintain standard business hours, we prioritize prompt communication and will respond to urgent matters as soon as possible.
How do you ensure client confidentiality?
We maintain strict privacy protocols for all client information, with secure digital systems and confidential communication practices.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express through encrypted payment systems.
