Business Details
37 Years
experience
Premier Real Estate Legal Services in Middle Tennessee
Smith Sholar Milliken has been delivering comprehensive real property title and settlement services across Middle Tennessee for over 35 years. Our team of four full-time attorneys, representing more than 75 years of combined experience, specializes in residential and commercial real estate transactions, title insurance, and legal representation for Realtor Associations. We pride ourselves on proactive industry involvement, having achieved ALTA Best Practices Certification and HUD-approved closing office status.Our attorneys, approved educators by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission, provide creative solutions to complex title issues while maintaining a commitment to community service through partnerships with organizations like Habitat for Humanity. With six convenient locations and mobile closing capabilities, we ensure a seamless experience for clients including lenders, builders, and individual homeowners.
Services
Residential Real Estate Closings
Commercial Real Estate Closings
Title Insurance Services
Real Estate Education Courses
Legal Representation for Realtor Associations
Title Curative Work
Business Entity Formation
Auction Law Services
TRID Compliance Calculations
HUD Buyer Select Program
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of specialized real estate law experience
- Our team includes four attorneys with 75+ combined industry years
- We are HUD-approved closing attorneys with ALTA certification
- We partner with Stewart Title and First American Title for comprehensive insurance
- Our attorneys provide free real estate education to local associations
Associations and certifications
- American Land Title Association (ALTA)
Services
Residential Real Estate Closings
We facilitate seamless residential property transactions with expert title examination and insurance. Our attorneys ensure proper documentation, lien resolution, and compliance with state regulations. Clients benefit from our extensive experience handling over 200 lender relationships and specialized knowledge of Tennessee property laws.
Commercial Real Estate Closings
Our team handles complex commercial transactions including multi-tenant properties and development projects. We provide title curative work, entity formation guidance, and risk mitigation strategies. Clients receive tailored documentation for leases, easements, and financing arrangements backed by our ALTA-certified processes.
Title Insurance Services
We offer comprehensive title insurance through partnerships with Stewart Title and First American Title. Our services include thorough title searches, lien verification, and policy issuance for both lenders and buyers. Clients receive protection against ownership disputes and hidden title defects.
Real Estate Education Courses
We provide Tennessee Real Estate Commission-approved continuing education for agents. Courses cover title problem resolution, ethics, fair housing laws, and contract interpretation. Participants gain practical knowledge through real-world scenarios and receive official certification upon completion.
Legal Representation for Realtor Associations
We represent four local and regional Realtor Associations with contract guidance and regulatory compliance. Our services include form interpretation, agency law advice, and fair housing training. Clients receive specialized support for transaction disputes and professional practice standards.
People
Brian Smith
Attorney
Founder with 37 years of real estate law experience, Brian transitioned from litigation to focus on constructive real estate transactions. He established the firm in 1989 and specializes in transactional guidance and risk mitigation.
Todd Sholar
Attorney
Partner since 1999 with 23 years of experience, Todd serves on Tennessee Realtors contract committees. He specializes in form interpretation and provides expert guidance on real estate regulations and compliance.
Trudy Milliken
Attorney
Partner since 2010 with 12 years of experience, Trudy focuses on title curative work and complex transaction solutions. She contributes to the firm's educational programs and community outreach initiatives.
Preston Matthews
Attorney
Associate attorney with two years of experience, Preston supports residential and commercial transactions. He assists with title examinations and provides guidance on emerging real estate law developments.
Questions
What real estate services do you specialize in?
We specialize in residential and commercial closings, title insurance, contract negotiations, and legal representation for Realtor Associations across Tennessee.
Are your attorneys qualified to handle complex title issues?
Our four attorneys have 75+ combined years of experience resolving complex title problems including liens, easements, and chain of title issues.
Do you offer continuing education for real estate professionals?
Yes, we provide Tennessee Real Estate Commission-approved continuing education courses covering title problems, ethics, and real estate law updates.
Are you certified by industry organizations?
We are ALTA Best Practices Certified and maintain HUD-approved closing office status for added client assurance.
How many office locations do you have?
We operate from six convenient locations across Middle Tennessee including Gallatin, Goodlettsville, and Nashville.
