Real Estate Law

Experienced Real Estate Attorneys

Serving North Carolina and South Carolina

Real estate transactions represent a significant financial investment for buyers and sellers. In order to ensure your financial interests are protected, it's important to understand the legal ramifications of contractual terms and conditions, as well as the requirements contained in financial agreements. Since most real estate contracts include a mediation clause, understanding whether or not mediation is in your best interest will depend on the liability you may be responsible for should you sign a real estate contract. At The McGougan Law Firm, our lawyers review real estate contracts in order to protect our clients' financial and legal interests. We evaluate environmental, zoning, construction, indemnification, financial, and title issues in order to pre-empt potential problems and exposure to liability for our clients.

For legal guidance, assistance, or advocacy regarding real estate law in North Carolina or South Carolina, contact The McGougan Law Firm in Tabor City, North Carolina or The McGougan Law Firm, LLC in Little River, South Carolina.

Real Estate Legal Representation and Counsel

Real estate lawyers of the firm handle real property-related legal matters including the following:

• Commercial leasing, purchase, sales, and financing
• Condominiums and cooperatives
• Conveyancing
• Land use
• Zoning
• Landlord / tenant matters
• Residential real estate purchase agreements
• Real estate closings
• Title insurance
• Adverse possession

Eminent Domain ◦ Condemnations

The McGougan Law Firm also represents landowners in issues related to eminent domain and condemnation.

When the government wants to take land, whether for genuine public use (highway, school, or bridge construction) or for use by other private parties (new commercial development), landowners deserve proper compensation. Sometimes, the land-grab can be prevented or halted. In other cases, a "fair price" can be re-negotiated upward from what is originally offered by the government entity. A lawyer experienced at handling eminent domain and condemnation cases often helps landowners obtain a fair outcome.

The McGougan Law Firm handles certain real property related matters (such as compensation for condemnation) on a contingency fee basis. Clients pay the lawyers a percentage of the difference between the price originally offered by a government entity and the final negotiated price.

Contact a North Carolina real estate attorney at The McGougan Law Firm by phone or email to schedule a consultation.