Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Real Estate Closing Attorneys in Atlanta
At The Hawes Law Firm, we specialize in delivering precise and efficient legal services tailored to real estate transactions, estate planning, and business formation. Our team maintains strong partnerships with lenders, real estate agents, and title insurance providers to ensure seamless closing processes. With decades of combined experience, our attorneys prioritize client needs by offering personalized guidance, transparent communication, and cost-effective solutions. We focus on minimizing risks while safeguarding clients' interests in residential real estate matters, wills, and business legalities.Our practice emphasizes streamlined workflows, competitive pricing, and accessibility through mobile closing services. By integrating legal expertise with financial acumen, we provide comprehensive support for property transactions, title insurance, and estate planning. Our commitment to excellence extends to educating clients about their rights and options throughout the legal process.
Services
Real Estate Closings
Title Insurance
Wills & Estate Planning
Business Formation
Refinancing Services
Lease Agreements
Contract Preparation
Title Searches
Financial Power of Attorney
Advanced Directives
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of combined experience in real estate law and closings
- Our team provides mobile closing services for client convenience
- We maintain transparent fee structures with no hidden costs
- Our attorneys hold dual expertise in legal and financial matters
- We deliver personalized guidance for complex real estate transactions
Services
Real Estate Closings
Our firm specializes in managing residential real estate closings with precision and efficiency. We coordinate with lenders, agents, and title companies to ensure legally sound transactions. Clients benefit from our streamlined process that minimizes delays while protecting their interests through comprehensive documentation review and risk assessment.
Title Insurance
We provide essential title insurance services that safeguard property owners and lenders against hidden defects. Our attorneys conduct thorough title searches and explain policy options to ensure adequate coverage. Clients receive clear guidance on protecting their investments from claims, liens, or ownership disputes that may arise post-transaction.
Wills & Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create legally binding wills and directives that protect clients' assets and wishes. We help draft documents that appoint guardians, designate executors, and establish healthcare directives. Clients receive tailored advice to ensure compliance with Georgia law while securing their family's future through proper legal frameworks.
Business Formation
We assist entrepreneurs in establishing corporations, partnerships, and LLCs with strategic legal advice. Our services include entity selection, registration, and contract preparation. Clients benefit from our expertise in structuring businesses for tax efficiency and liability protection while ensuring compliance with state regulations.
Refinancing Services
Our attorneys guide clients through mortgage refinancing processes while explaining financial implications. We review loan terms, interest rates, and potential risks associated with refinancing decisions. Clients receive clear counsel on maintaining fixed-rate stability and avoiding unfavorable loan structures that could impact long-term financial security.
People
Tiffani R. Hawes
Managing Attorney
Founder of The Hawes Law Firm with over 15 years of real estate legal experience. Graduated from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School in 2013 after working as a paralegal. Specializes in residential closings and title insurance matters.
Kiersten S. Mathews
Closing Attorney
Transitioned from family law to real estate closings after discovering her passion for property transactions. Brings litigation perspective to identify potential issues during closing processes while maintaining client-focused service delivery.
Cecilly C. Shelton
Counsel
17-year legal veteran with expertise in real estate closings, property planning, and mortgage foreclosure litigation. Provides strategic counsel to financial institutions and individual clients while emphasizing clear communication throughout transactions.
Sharna Ettinoffe
Closing Attorney
Licensed attorney with extensive residential real estate law experience. Joined the firm in 2018 after practicing in Dominica and Canada. Specializes in navigating international property transaction requirements within US legal frameworks.
Stephanie Moss
ESQ
Boutique law firm owner with 750+ completed real estate closings. Combines transactional law expertise with intellectual property and entertainment law experience to provide comprehensive legal solutions for diverse client needs.
Questions
What real estate services do you offer?
We handle residential closings, refinancing, title insurance, lease agreements, and contract preparation. Our attorneys ensure legally sound transactions while protecting client interests throughout the process.
How does title insurance protect property owners?
Title insurance safeguards against financial losses from title defects like hidden liens or ownership claims. We explain policy options to ensure comprehensive coverage for both property owners and lenders.
Can you assist with estate planning documents?
Yes, we create legally binding wills, financial powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Our services ensure your wishes are honored while complying with Georgia's specific legal requirements.
Do you provide mobile closing services?
Yes, our attorneys conduct closings at client-convenient locations. This service accommodates busy schedules while maintaining the same rigorous legal standards as office-based transactions.
What business formation options do you recommend?
We advise on corporations, partnerships, and LLCs based on your specific needs. Our guidance considers tax implications, liability protection, and operational requirements for optimal business structure selection.
