Did You Know… About Georgia Department of Revenue Liens?

Handling a sale with an old Georgia tax lien? It may no longer be valid—learn how 2018 law changes could keep your closing on track.
Real Estate Closing Checklists for Buyers and Sellers

Buying or selling a home? Our digital checklists for buyers and sellers provide step-by-step guidance, ensuring you’re fully prepared for a smooth, stress-free closing day.
What Do Sherman & Phalen and Amazon Have in Common?

Why fight traffic to close on your home when Sherman & Phalen can meet you at a location that’s convenient? We bring the closing to you, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
Is Jack From “This Is Us” Too Perfect?

Jack from “This Is Us” may do all the repairs himself, but for the rest of us, construction and home equity loans are the way to go! Sherman & Phalen offer expert closing services.
“Adulting” is Hard, Closing on Your Home Shouldn’t Be

Adulting is tough, and so is buying a home! Let Sherman & Phalen make your mortgage closing stress-free with our expert team.
Choices

When buying a home, don’t let others choose your closing attorney. Choose Sherman & Phalen for expert service, accessibility, and competitive fees for your home purchase.
Title Insurance Could Save Your Life

Title insurance protects lenders and homebuyers from title issues like liens or defects. Discover why it’s essential for both securing loans and safeguarding your investment.
The State Bar of Georgia Drafts New Rules Requiring Attorney Supervision of Real Estate Closings

Following on the heels of the General Assembly’s passage of Senate Bill 365, which supported the role of Georgia attorneys in the real estate closing process, the State Bar of Georgia published Proposed Formal Advisory Opinion No. 10-R2 in the August 2012 edition of the Georgia Bar Journal. The Opinion brings together in one coherent […]
New Laws in Georgia Require an Attorney To Settle and Disburse Residential Real Estate Transactions

Like its sister states, North Carolina and South Carolina, Georgia has long been an “attorney state” when it comes to closing residential real estate transactions. And in this year’s legislative session, two new laws were passed putting Georgia more in line with its neighbors. Georgia has a long tradition that requires attorneys to close residential […]