Georgia requires an attorney at real estate closings. Every home purchase, sale, or refinance needs a closing attorney for title search, document preparation, escrow management, and legal transfer. Beyond closings, real estate attorneys handle boundary disputes, zoning, title defects, easements, and landlord-tenant conflicts. The five firms below handle real estate law across Middle Georgia.
1. Fricks Law Firm — Warner Robins
Fricks Law Firm is one of Middle Georgia’s most popular real estate closing firms, consistently voted “Best of the Best.” They handle residential, commercial, refinance, and farm/land closings. Staff includes former bank managers and mortgage processors.
Practice areas: Residential closings, commercial closings, refinance closings, farm and land transactions, title searches.
Address: 466 S Houston Lake Rd, Suite A, Warner Robins, GA
Phone: Contact via website
Website: https://www.frickslaw.com
Hours: Mon-Fri, office hours
2. Donner Law — Macon
Attorneys Beau Donner and Erica Burchell work primarily as closing attorneys for Macon and Middle Georgia. Erica is a member of the Real Property Law Section of the Georgia Bar.
Practice areas: Residential real estate closings, commercial closings, title searches, wills, probate.
Address: Macon, GA
Phone: Contact via website
Website: https://donnerlawllc.com
Hours: Mon-Fri, office hours
3. Walker Hulbert Gray & Moore — Perry
Perry-based firm with over 60 years in business. Handles residential and commercial closings, title examinations, and full real estate services for Houston, Peach, and surrounding counties.
Practice areas: Real estate closings, title examinations, commercial real estate, residential real estate, business law.
Address: Perry, GA
Phone: Contact via website
Website: https://whgmlaw.com
Hours: Mon-Fri, office hours
4. Varner & Peacock — Warner Robins
D. Lee Peacock has 35 years of real estate experience including title examination and closing. Located in Warner Robins.
Practice areas: Residential closings, title examination, commercial real estate, wills, estates, probate, family law.
Address: Warner Robins, GA
Phone: Contact via website
Website: https://varnerpeacock.com
Hours: Mon-Fri, office hours
5. Martin Snow LLP — Macon
Full-service firm handling commercial and residential transactions, title issues, and disputes. Useful for commercial transactions involving corporate entities or estate-held properties.
Practice areas: Commercial real estate, residential real estate, title disputes, business law, estate planning, litigation.
Address: Macon, GA
Phone: Contact via website
Website: https://www.martinsnow.com
Hours: Mon-Fri, office hours
FAQ
Do I need a lawyer to buy a house in Georgia?
Yes. Georgia law requires an attorney to supervise closings. Closing attorney fees typically range from $500 to $1,200 depending on complexity.
What is title insurance and do I need it?
Title insurance protects against undisclosed liens, forged deeds, and recording errors. Lender’s title insurance is required. Owner’s is optional but recommended. One-time premium typically $500 to $2,000.
What should I look for in a closing attorney?
Experience with the specific county matters. Ask how many closings they have handled there, turnaround time for title search, and get the full cost breakdown in writing.