Shafritz & Dean - Sandy Springs, GA

Trusted Real Estate Closing Counsel in Sandy Springs

Purchasing, selling, or refinancing real property represents one of the largest financial commitments an individual or enterprise will ever undertake. Founded in February 2000, Shafritz and Dean delivers comprehensive legal support designed to facilitate transparent, stress-free property transfers throughout Sandy Springs and the metro Atlanta region. When homebuyers, sellers, lenders, and real estate professionals need a real estate attorney or search to find a lawyer who manages complex title issues and escrow funds with absolute precision, Shafritz and Dean offers seasoned legal leadership backed by decades of closing experience.

Full-Service Residential and Commercial Real Estate Solutions

The firm provides end-to-end legal oversight across all aspects of Georgia property conveyances and commercial transactions:

• Residential Real Estate Closings: Representing buyers, sellers, and mortgage lenders in single-family home purchases, condominium transfers, townhome sales, and new construction closings.
• Commercial Real Estate Transactions: Managing acquisitions, sales, and loan settlement procedures for small commercial office buildings, retail facilities, and multi-tenant properties.
• Title Examination and Title Insurance: Conducting rigorous title abstract reviews, identifying municipal liens or encumbrances, curing title defects, and issuing owner and lender title policies through major underwriters.
• Refinance and Secondary Financing: Facilitating residential mortgage refinances, home equity lines of credit, and secondary loan documentation with speed and regulatory compliance.
• Escrow and Settlement Services: Handling earnest money deposits, wire transfers, payoff disbursements, and secure escrow management under strict fiduciary protocols.
• Contract Review and Deed Preparation: Drafting and examining purchase and sale agreements, warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, and owner affidavits to protect client interests.

Industry Leadership and Accredited Real Estate Education

Led by managing attorney Douglas Dean and co-founder Richard Shafritz, the firm has grown to multiple office locations across northern Georgia. Beyond handling thousands of successful closings, Shafritz and Dean is approved by the Georgia Real Estate Commission as an accredited real estate school. Attorney Douglas Dean regularly conducts continuing education seminars for Georgia realtors and brokers, lecturing extensively on contract ethics, title issues, and property law updates. The firm's dedicated legal team also includes bilingual professionals fluent in Spanish, ensuring clear guidance for multicultural clientele across the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Innovative Closing Technology and Client Convenience

Shafritz and Dean stands out through its modern approach to legal administration. Utilizing secure cloud-based transaction management software, the firm enables buyers, sellers, realtors, and loan officers to track closing milestones and review settlement statements remotely in real time. By choosing to consult a real estate attorney at Shafritz and Dean, clients benefit from prompt communication, transparent flat-rate settlement fees, and flexible closing arrangements including remote and mobile signing capabilities.

Schedule Your Closing in Sandy Springs

Whether you are closing on your dream home, financing a commercial investment, or seeking to hire an attorney to review a complex real estate contract, Shafritz and Dean delivers exceptional legal care. Conveniently located at the Glenridge 400 office park at 5825 Glenridge Drive, Building 2, Suite 102 in Sandy Springs, the firm serves clients across Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb, and Gwinnett counties. Contact the Sandy Springs office today to submit a title order or schedule your upcoming property closing.