Curington Law, LLC
Personal, Reliable, High Quality Service at a Justifiable Rate Now
Serving Chicago and Northwest Indiana

When you are buying or selling residential or commercial real estate, an attorney is able to protect your interests in ways that a Realtor or title company cannot. Specifically, an attorney will review your contract, examine the chain of title to your property, and prepare the closing documents on your behalf. 

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At Curington Law, LLC., we handle all matters related to the purchase or sale of residential and commercial real estate in Chicago, Chicagoland, and the surrounding communities. Because of our size, we are able to take a highly personalized approach when representing each of our clients. We return all our e-mails and phone calls promptly and work hard to keep you continually advised of the status of your case. Contact our offices to learn how we may assist you.

We are committed to providing high-quality representation in real estate sales and other transactions. Your time is valuable, and we work hard to handle the time-consuming details so that you are free to concentrate your efforts toward the future. The following are examples of the types of real estate services we provide:

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• Real estate purchases, contracts and closings

• Real estate investments by foreign nationals

• Landlord-tenant contract drafting, review and disputes

• Residential real estate development (subdivision and condominium conversion)

• 1031 exchanges (also known as like-kind exchanges)

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We work with clients at all stages of the purchase or sale of residential and commercial real estate, from the negotiation of terms to the preparation of documents, from the review of title to the closing. We review and prepare all documents necessary to successfully close a real estate transaction, including purchase agreements, deeds, mortgages, notes and financing instruments, restrictive covenants and easements.

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A recent trend in the real estate industry has been the vertical integration of mortgage and lending services with real estate brokerages. In these instances, the buyer is not represented by anyone at the closing unless they hire an attorney. Because all real estate transactions involve a number of contracts and extensive documentation, it is always in your best interest to hire an attorney title agent who both represents you and issues the title insurance policies. This results in better protection for the consumer with little additional cost, and in many cases, no additional cost.

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At Curington Law, LLC, your needs and goals are important to us, and we are willing to dedicate individual attention and firm resources to building an ongoing relationship to safeguard your individual or business interests in the long term.

Many property buyers ask whether they need a lawyer to represent them at their closing. Illinois requires an attorney, however, Indiana law does not require you to have an attorney; however, you may wish to use one. There are many potential benefits to hiring a real estate closing attorney, including:

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• You will have an advocate who is looking out for you and your interests, not for the other parties involved.

• By prepping the documents, they can help you avoid common pitfalls.

• It is less expensive and easier to avoid problems than it is to resolve them.

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We have the experience to ensure your closing goes smoothly. Reach out to us today to learn how we can help.

While most of our clients are local residents, we also work with many foreign and non-resident purchasers of Illinois or Indiana residential and commercial property. We have advised many individuals and businesses from outside of the state of Illinois or Indiana who have purchased lakefront property, real estate in golf course communities, and open acreage in the state.

We also love our first-time homebuyers as we value educating them on their new real estate endeavor and asset while facilitating a smooth closing for them. 

Contact us online to learn how we may assist you. Our offices are open from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. We have two convenient locations to better serve you. We handle closings in Chicago and Northwest Indiana and the surrounding communities.