St. Augustine's Largest Law Firm
Real Estate Closing Attorney in St. Augustine
Why Close Without an Attorney—When You Can Close With One at No Additional Cost?
Trusted Legal Representation for Residential and Commercial Real Estate Closings in Northeast Florida
At St. Johns Law Group, our experienced real estate closing attorneys provide legal guidance and settlement services for buyers, sellers, investors, and lenders throughout St. Augustine and St. Johns County. Whether you’re purchasing your first home, investing in commercial property, or managing a complex real estate transaction, we protect your interests at every step of the closing process.
12 Attorneys and 250+ Years of Combined Experience.
With in-house attorneys, title agents, closers, and escrow officers under one roof, we offer a seamless experience for real estate closings from contract to keys. Our team has closed thousands of transactions and is trusted by local REALTORS, builders, and financial institutions throughout Northeast Florida.
Our Real Estate Closing and Title Services
We handle a wide range of real estate transactions, including:
Residential Real Estate Closings
Attorney-reviewed purchase and sale contracts
Title searches and title insurance issuance
Escrow and disbursement services
Loan document preparation and lender coordination
FSBO (For Sale by Owner) transactions
Resolution of title issues, liens, and encroachments
Commercial Real Estate Closings
Contract drafting and negotiation
Entity formation and structuring
Due diligence and zoning review
Title underwriting for commercial parcels
Office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use property closings
Ground leases and long-term commercial leases
Title Services
Title insurance policies through leading underwriters
Owner’s and lender’s title coverage
Title curative actions
Review of surveys, easements, and restrictions
Quiet title assistance and boundary resolution
Escrow & Settlement Services
- Earnest money handling
- Third-party disbursements and payoff coordination
- Preparation of closing disclosures and HUD-1 forms
- Remote and mail-away closings available
- Prompt issuance of final title policies
Extensive Legal Experience in Real Estate
Our real estate team includes:
John Whiteman – 40+ years of experience
David Abraham – 30+ years of commercial leasing expertise
Doug Burnett – 25+ years in residential and commercial closings
We combine deep legal insight with transaction efficiency to ensure clean title, sound contracts, and a smooth path to closing.
How Much Does a Real Estate Closing Cost?
Our fees are competitive with or often lower than title companies.
For residential transactions, we typically match or beat standard closing cost quotes—and you get the added benefit of attorney involvement at no extra charge.
For commercial closings, legal complexity may affect pricing, especially in transactions involving:
Zoning & land use considerations
Developer agreements
Commercial leases or tenant rights
💡 Did you know? Florida sets many closing costs by law, including title insurance rates and deed stamp taxes. To understand standard closing costs, we have developed a closing costs calculator.
What Closing Services Do We Provide?
We manage every detail of the transaction, including:
Title insurance issuance
Lien and title searches
Document drafting
Escrow services
Loan document review
Coordination with agents, lenders & inspectors
We handle contracts, addendums, disclosure forms, deeds, easements, utility agreements, post-closing documents, and more.
Loan Closings & Refinancing
We work with lenders, brokers, and mortgage officers to close:
Home purchases with financing
Cash-out or rate-reduction refinancing
Construction loans & draw schedules
Commercial loan packages
We know what lenders require—and we deliver.
Working Seamlessly With Your Realtor
We regularly work with real estate agents and brokers across Florida. Our closers, processors, and attorneys provide real-time updates, and our closing software tracks progress from contract to closing.
We value communication, coordination, and client confidence.
Need a Quit Claim Deed or Enhanced Life Estate Deed?
We draft and file custom deeds for:
Adding a spouse or child to a deed
Transferring property to a trust or LLC
Creating a life estate or enhanced life estate deed
Contact our Real Estate Closing Team:
- Katie Lemelin – Closer & Estate Planning Paralegal
- Thom Sharpe – Closer & Quit Claim Deed Processor
- Doug Burnett – Real Estate Attorney
Post-Closing Considerations: Don’t Forget Your Homestead Exemption
If your newly purchased home is your primary residence, you may be eligible for Florida’s Homestead Exemption, which can significantly reduce your property taxes.
Learn more: Florida Statutes Chapter 196
From Title to Estate Planning: Full-Service Guidance
New to Florida?
Florida law may affect how your assets are distributed if you pass away. If you’ve moved here from out-of-state, your old will or trust may no longer meet Florida’s legal standards.
Our attorneys can help you update:
Wills & Trusts
Powers of Attorney
Healthcare Surrogates
Living Wills
Pre-Need Guardian Declarations
Let us ensure your estate plan aligns with Florida law and your current wishes.
Areas We Serve
We proudly represent residential and commercial clients throughout Northeast Florida, including:
St. Johns County
St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, Ponte Vedra, Nocatee, Vilano Beach, Fruit Cove, Julington Creek, World Golf Village, Silverleaf, Palm Valley, Beachwalk, Hastings, Elkton
Flagler County
Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Bunnell, Beverly Beach, Marineland
Duval County
Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, San Marco, Southside, Mandarin
Clay County
Green Cove Springs, Fleming Island, Middleburg, Oakleaf, Keystone Heights
Putnam County
Palatka, East Palatka, Interlachen, Crescent City, Welaka
Southern Georgia (select closings)
St. Marys, Kingsland, Woodbine
📞Contact Our Real Estate Closing Team
If you’re planning a real estate transaction in St. Augustine or anywhere in Northeast Florida, contact St. Johns Law Group to work with a legal team that combines efficiency, professionalism, and protection. We help make your closing smooth and secure.
Contact Us:
- 104 Sea Grove Main Street | St. Augustine, Florida 32080
