AREAS OF PRACTICE
McMichael & Gray strives to provide you with excellent service and can accommodate you with a variety of legal services including commercial and residential real estate transactions, builder and developer services, estate planning, business organizations, and collections.
Builder & Developer Services
McMichael & Gray, PC is a leader in Atlanta’s builder and developer market. Our Builder Services Division offers the full spectrum of builder and developer services and allows builders and developers to focus on what is important to them… developing and building homes and communities. We understand the issues unique to builders from the custom homebuilder involved in downtown revitalization to the homebuilder who constructs thousands of homes a year. Our Builder Services Division team of attorneys and staff are experienced and skilled to handle all aspects of the new home construction process from start to finish. We streamline the building process, from land acquisitions, to lot takedowns and construction loans, which simplifies the final sale to your homeowner. We offer flexible scheduling and single point or team contact, depending on your size and preference. We are a SOLUTION oriented firm driven to help you succeed.
Investor Services
Our Investor Services Division’s mission is to make the sometimes arduous process of acquiring or collateralizing your portfolio simple, quick and efficient. Because we operate, through our partnerships, across a multi-state region, our Investor clients benefit from working with one organization, saving the time, money and management associated with hiring multiple agencies in multiple states. Whether it is the purchase and sale of couple homes a month from investor to investor, or a portfolio of thousands of homes spread across several geographic regions, we have the reach, resources and processes to achieve our Investor’s goals.
Residential Real Estate
For Buyers/Sellers – Closing on a home can be a confusing and stressful experience. McMichael & Gray, PC works closely with you and your Agent to ensure your closing process is as smooth, friendly and efficient as possible. Our experienced attorneys and staff provide their experience and our CORE VALUES to ensure we provide you with consistent excellent service for each and every file
For Agents – In today’s dynamic real estate industry, agents work tirelessly to market properties, negotiate contracts between purchasers and sellers and often assist in coordinating the closing process with the closing attorneys and lenders. With stricter regulations on the horizon, agents need a closing attorney who provides individual attention to each closing and has the expertise to navigate the ever changing legal and lender landscape. Ultimately, the closing is the culmination of your efforts and will leave a lasting impression with purchasers and sellers. McMichael & Gray, PC is well aware of staying up-to-date with new laws and training attorneys and staff to guaranty a smooth and efficient closing with all parties involved.
For Lenders – McMichael & Gray, PC works with hundreds of lenders ranging from small community banks to regional banks and large national banks. McMichael & Gray, PC processes over 10,000 properties each year. Our attorneys and staff are experienced in efficiently closings every type of loan from conventional, FHA, VA, SBA, DPA, acquisition & development, construction, commercial and more. Our customer service, experience and CORE VALUES ensure your closings are smooth, friendly and efficient.
Commercial Real Estate
Most real estate law firms in Georgia can handle simple and straightforward transactions, but only an elite few are equipped for larger or more complex real estate transactions. The attorneys of McMichael & Gray, PC have a demonstrated record of engineering sophisticated transactions. Because of our background in real estate litigation, we know how to steer clients clear of the common pitfalls. From our many years of accumulated knowledge and dedication to detail, we know the techniques to consummate complex transactions, resolve specific concerns and institute necessary protections. Our experienced real estate lawyers advise and represent corporations and closely held businesses, trusts and other business and real estate entities, commercial property owners and brokers, condo and other sophisticated clients in the Atlanta metropolitan area.We are familiar with the legal nuances of transactions involving office buildings, retail and mixed use properties, condominiums, new construction developments, and other commercial properties.
McMichael & Gray, PC’s Commercial Services Division allows the client to focus on what is important to you; your business.We are dedicated to providing you with excellent legal counsel for your commercial transaction while providing you with the best client experience. Upon your initial consultation with our commercial attorneys, the specialized attention we provide will become apparent.
Civil Litigation
Real estate disputes often arise with neighbors, co-owners, purchaser, sellers or others. These disputes are often complicated and involve multiple parties. Any breakdown in the process can cause financial hardship or trigger a wave of other problems. McMichael and Gray, PC assist parties to construct innovative solutions or protect their interest in court. Our attorney’s practice in State or Federal courts of the Atlanta Metro area. Our cases range from simple real estate deals gone awry to complex litigation involving large commercial properties. We explore remedies to get the derailed transaction back on track or to make amends, but sometimes it is necessary or advantageous to go to court. Our lawyers will initiate or defend lawsuits and obtain injunctions while continuing to explore negotiated resolutions.