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Real Estate Attorneys – Here to Assist You in the Complicated Legal Maze

Buying or selling a property brings with it a flood of emotions. From the excitement of finding a place to setting down roots or moving on to a new location, to the apprehension of ensuring that you are getting the very best for your hard earned dollar, there are a lot of things to consider. While a real estate professional may be able to help you choose the best property for your family, they are not always aware of the legal intricacies of the real estate process from both a buyer’s and seller’s perspective. Having a real estate attorney on your side is a great way to ensure the process is handled in your best interest.

Real estate transactions are complicated – There are a lot of details that go into a real estate transaction. Buyers need to be aware of any concessions as well as contract contingencies. In addition, if the property you are considering is a leaseback or short sale, there are additional things you need to be aware of that could impact the transaction. An experienced real estate lawyer will help you understand all the terms of the real estate contract and make you aware of any risks that could hinder the process.
Legal issues with the property – In addition to the property purchase terms, there are additional things that could have a dramatic impact on the property sale. These might include unknown property liens, zoning restrictions, property easement requirements or issues with the property title. Each of these could have a profound effect on your real estate investment. A qualified attorney will help you understand each of these and determine the best options moving forward.
Move negotiations forward – If the deal seems to be faltering, your real estate attorney can assist you in finding options to save the proceedings and get things back on track.
Legal ramifications – If the real estate sale ends on a sour note or starts to move in a contrary direction, a trusted real estate attorney can assess your options to determine if you should consider further legal recourse to enforce your rights.

Skinner & Associates Attorneys at Law LLC has experienced real estate attorneys that can ensure your best interests are being met. Contact their qualified legal team to discuss your legal needs.

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Get to Know Skinner & Associates

At Skinner & Associates, our goal is to provide our clients with the best possible legal care. This means that we take the time to get to know the issues they are facing and come up with strategic plans to help them through these uncertain times. We provide clients with full service legal care.

Bankruptcy – It should be a last resort when clients are facing financial difficulties. We have the legal expertise to help our clients explore a variety of possibilities.
Civil Litigation – We believe that going to court should be the last option considered, and work hard to mediate your case and come to an amicable agreement. However sometimes litigation is necessary. In these cases, we work hard for our client’s rights.
Criminal law – We believe that everyone is entitled to fair legal representation. We are passionate to protect the right of our clients while fighting for the best possible outcome. Skinner & Associates represents everything from felonies to traffic violations.
Employment law – The laws that govern the relationship between an employer and employee are crucial to creating healthy and effective workplaces. We understand the intricacies of these relationships and help draft contracts to protect your best interest.
Estate Planning – Determining end-of-life decisions can be complicated and emotional. We develop comprehensive plans that protect client rights when they are unable to speak on their own behalf, including living wills, health care directives and other important estate planning issues.
Family Law – Ensuring that the rights of all family members are heard in the event of a divorce or other family issues is important. We help protect families and help create the best possible outcome for all involved.
Probate – The complexities of adoptions, guardianships, custodial accounts and conservatorships can be confusing and overwhelming. We are here to protect the rights of families in these unique cases.
Real Estate – Understanding the fine print in transactions between a buyer, seller, developer landlord or tenant can be complicated. Our qualified legal team has a high degree of expertise in working through real estate matters to ensure that your best interests are being served.

If you or someone you know is facing a legal matter, contact the team at Skinner & Associates for a consultation.

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