Next Scheduled Meeting:

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

11:45 A.M. – Villa Christina, 4000 Summit Boulevard, Atlanta, Georgia 30319

Speaker : Justice Robert Benham
Supreme Court of Georgia

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Proposed Plan Of Action To Address Threats To The Public From Witness Only And Conduct Constituting The Unauthorized Practice Of Law

Posted on May 6 2013 by admin

The following report is from the UPL task force to the Executive Committee of the State Bar of Georgia. This report is published with the express permission from the author, Patrise Perkins Hooker. In Re: UPL Advisory Opinion 2003-2, the … Continue reading →

Massachusetts Court Grants Injunction to Stop the Unauthorized Practice of Law

Posted on January 8 2013 by admin

TheLegalDescription.com reported on Monday, January 7, 2013 that the Superior Court of Suffolk County, Massachusetts awarded the Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts Inc.’s (REBA) an injunction against ANADeeds, Inc. and others. REBA alleged in the underlying lawsuit that ANADeeds, … Continue reading →

Are Witness Only Closings Illegal in Georgia?

Posted on October 4 2012 by admin

Yes. No. It depends. What is a witness only closing? The Georgia Supreme Court defined a witness only closing as one whereby “notaries, signing agents and other individuals who are not a party to the real estate closing preside ‘over … Continue reading →

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The Georgia Real Estate Closing Attorneys Association was founded in 1990.

This site is intended as a resource both for association members and the general public. We hope that you will find the information provided here both useful and informative. For association members we provide articles and materials of interest and complete membership rosters. The information contained in this web site is provided with the intent that it will be used to provide a better understanding of the process of closing the purchase of a home in Georgia. It is not intended to be a definitive statement of the law or to provide specific legal advice for any particular situation. If you have any questions concerning specific issues, GRECAA recommends that you consult with a real estate attorney.