Title Insurance & Closing Services
ABBS provides residential and commercial real estate services including title examinations, title insurance, real estate closings, and title curative work. Our experienced staff routinely handles transactions ranging from residential closings and refinances to multi-million dollar commercial transactions.
Our firm serves as an agent for First American Title Insurance Company and the Fidelity Companies, including Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company and Chicago Title Insurance Company
ABBS utilizes years of experience, continuing education and the latest technology to deliver efficient and accurate service to our clients. The availability of dedicated attorneys on staff who practice primarily in the area of real estate law provides an invaluable resource to solve title issues and ensure a smooth closing process. The knowledge and experience of our employees provides peace of mind to our clients who have confidence that any matters will be handled competently, efficiently and professionally.
Real Estate
The lawyers of ABBS represent lenders, businesses, and individuals in a wide array of real estate matters including simple, as well as complex, conveyances, transactions and disputes. Our real estate lawyers handle all phases of commercial and residential transactions and development, from planning and financing to drafting contracts. We regularly assist residential and commercial developer clients in the preparation of legal documents necessary to drive a project from concept to closing.
Litigation
While our litigators always vigorously represent our clients in court, we strive to aid our clients in avoiding litigation whenever possible with creative problem solving and astute negotiation. If litigation cannot be avoided, our lawyers work closely with the client to develop and execute a litigation strategy best suited to reach the ultimate goal of the client in the most efficient and timely manner possible.
Foreclosure
At ABBS we consistently handle foreclosures of real property for our clients. Our client list is made up of banks, mortgage companies, and individuals. The vast experience of our staff in the foreclosure area, coupled with our title services, makes our firm exceptionally qualified to handle both foreclosure and resale transactions (“REO sale”) should the lender obtain property at foreclosure. Our lawyers are highly knowledgeable regarding Alabama’s redemption laws and regularly counsel clients on redemption issues. In addition our lawyer’s regularly assist clients in obtaining relief from stay from bankruptcy and filing proofs of claims for clients when necessary.
Business Representation
ABBS provides numerous legal services to business entities in Southwest Alabama, including drafting formation documents, drafting and reviewing contracts, and facilitating a large assortment of business transactions. During the formation process of a business, we listen attentively to the needs of our clients to make sure that the type of entity chosen best suits the client and the intended purpose of their business. After development of an entity, our attorneys continue to work closely alongside our clients with compliance issues and addressing the numerous legal issues faced by a growing company.
Probate
ABBS represents countless clients in probate matters in Mobile and Baldwin Counties, including estates, conservatorships, and guardianships. From the simplest matters to the highly complicated affairs, our lawyers partner with our clients to keep them informed and confident throughout the probate process.
Estate Planning
We deliver extensive estate planning services for our clients, including drafting of wills, advance directives for health care (“living wills”) and powers of attorney. Our estate planning lawyers take the time to make sure the wishes of our clients are accurately carried out through proper documentation. We are glad to work in conjunction with your tax professional to accomplish your planning goals.
