Real Estate Closing Attorney in Charleston, SC

Comprehensive Services for Buyers, Sellers & Agents

End-to-end guidance across Charleston, Berkeley & Dorchester counties


In South Carolina, attorneys supervise real estate transactions. That means your deed, mortgage, and settlement are reviewed and executed under legal oversight. Our role is to explain documents in plain English, confirm funds, and record promptly so you can pick up keys (or deliver them) with confidence.

Why South Carolina Uses Closing Attorneys

Accuracy, accountability, and a smoother table experience



In South Carolina, attorneys supervise real estate transactions. That means your deed, mortgage, and settlement are reviewed and executed under legal oversight. Our role is to explain documents in plain English, confirm funds, and record promptly so you can pick up keys (or deliver them) with confidence.

Our Real Estate Closing Services

What we handle—clearly and efficiently

Purchases & Sales: Contract review, title examination, and closing day execution

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Residential closings with first-time buyers, move-ups, and relocations

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Commercial transactions for offices, retail, and land

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Refinance and HELOC closings with lender coordination and payoff management

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Title searches, title insurance coordination, deed preparation, and post-closing recording

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For related life-planning needs tied to your property, our team also assists with estate planning so your new home fits your broader goals.

The Townes Law Difference

One attorney, clear updates, on-time recordings



Your file isn’t handed off midstream. We track contingencies, coordinate HOA and lender items, and keep parties aligned with proactive status emails and quick phone check-ins. When issues surface—survey notes, payoff surprises, or insurer requests—we propose solutions and keep closing day on schedule.


Service Area: Charleston, Mount Pleasant & Beyond

Local knowledge that keeps deals moving



From Old Village to Johns Island and Goose Creek, we understand how neighborhood factors and county processes affect timing. Need an early morning table near Shem Creek or documents prepared for a mail-away seller? We build the plan around you.

Answers to Common Closing Questions

Clarity before, during, and after the table

  • What does a closing attorney do?

    We coordinate title, prepare and explain documents, manage funds, and record after you sign.

  • Who chooses the attorney?

    Buyers typically select counsel in South Carolina.

  • What should you bring?

    Government ID, any required funds, and your homeowner’s insurance details—your checklist arrives before closing day.

Ready to Close?

Let’s finalize your timeline


Whether you’re under contract or comparing options, Townes Law Firm will review next steps and provide a clear path to the table.