About Sherman & Phalen
Real people, real closings.
We’re the closing attorneys lenders, investors, and agents call when they’re tired of chasing everyone else. Since 1995, we’ve been getting deals to the table by doing the work right and answering the phone.
Our story
30+ years of closings, one promise the whole way.
Sherman & Phalen traces back to 1995, when Glenn Sherman opened the firm’s doors with a single credit union client: Georgia Telco Credit Union, now known as Georgia’s Own Credit Union. William Phalen joined in 2005, and in 2007 the firm became Sherman & Phalen, LLC.
Over three decades later, William Phalen and David Sherman have grown the firm well beyond that first client relationship. But the way we work hasn’t changed. We’re still relationship-driven, and still willing to dig into a messy title instead of walking away.
Today we serve credit unions, banks, private equity investors, auction companies, real estate agents, and individual homeowners across five Southeastern states.
30+
Years closing real estate deals
5
States covered under one roof
12
Attorneys, paralegals, and staff
1
Point of contact, start to finish
Why we do this
Where we’re headed, and what we’re here for.
Our vision
To be the Southeast’s most trusted real estate closing firm — the one our clients know will close transactions the right way, without surprises at the closing table.
Our mission
To be a reliable partner for real estate closings, giving clients confidence that deals will close smoothly and on time.
Who you will be working with
A small team, and you will know all of them.
The same partners, attorneys, and paralegals handle your file from the day the order comes in until closing day. You will not be handed off, and you will not have to explain your deal twice.
The kind of firm we are
Who we are — and who we’re not.
Who we are
- Resolvers. We solve problems and close deals.
- Regional. Licensed in five Southeastern states.
- Accessible. No waiting around to hear back from us.
- Responsive. We actually answer the phone.
- Flexible. We meet you where and when you need.
- Relationship-focused. You’re a client, not a transaction.
Who we’re not
- A national settlement company running your file through a call center.
- The cheapest option — careful work costs more than cut corners.
- One-size-fits-all. We understand each deal is unique.
- A firm that plays games with fees or revenue sharing.
- Intimidating, overly formal attorneys.
- Built for scale at the cost of quality.
What we stand for
Six values that shape every closing.
Leave the closing to Sherman & Phalen.
Experience a smooth closing every time. Talk to our team about your next deal.