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We’re closing in three weeks. Closing counsel → The deed needs to move into the trust. Deed transfer → The survey doesn’t match the fence line. Boundary dispute →
Title fraud, a.k.a. deed theft

Do you actually own your home?

Almost everyone does. The ones who don’t found out too late.

How it happens

Deed theft is real. Someone fraudulently acquires the title to your home — often by stealing your identity — then uses it to rent the property out, borrow against it, or even sell it.

You won’t notice until the damage is done, because nothing changes at your front door. The fix is a one-time look at the record itself: who holds the title, what’s attached to it, and whether anything is wrong.

Flat fee One-time · title abstract search
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    Ownership, verifiedWho actually holds title to your property.
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    Liens, revealedAnything attached to the property you don’t know about.
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    Taxes, currentUp-to-date tax information, compiled in one report.
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    Discrepancies, flaggedAnything wrong, pointed out — with a recommended plan to correct it.
Check my title → One search · one report · peace of mind

How we help

Deed transfers, closings, and real-property matters for buyers, sellers, investors, and owners — statewide, from Huntsville. Clean paperwork now beats litigation later.

Most transactions go through without a hitch. The ones that don’t can derail a purchase and cost the parties dearly — which is why a lawyer on the front end is the cheap option. We handle residential and commercial closings, draft and review the contracts so ambiguities don’t become disputes, examine titles for liens and defects before you’re committed, and untangle the conflicts that do arise: boundaries, easements, zoning, mortgage and foreclosure issues, and the occasional fight that needs a courtroom.

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Matters we handle

  • Residential & commercial closings
  • Deed transfers & probate documents (POAs, deeds)
  • Title examinations & insurance
  • Contract drafting, review & disputes
  • Boundary, easement & zoning issues
  • Mortgage & foreclosure issues for owners
  • Landlord representation: lease defaults, evictions & rent collection
  • Leases & real estate litigation

For landlords & lessors

We also represent commercial and residential landlords — shopping-center and residential leases, lessee defaults, collection of unpaid and accelerated rent, and the lease drafting and modifications that keep a good lease working. When a tenancy fails, Alabama law offers distinct remedies, and choosing the right one matters:

I.
EvictionAla. Code §6-6-310, et seq. — recovering the premises, alongside collection of unpaid rent.
II.
Unlawful detainerUnder the Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act, Ala. Code §35-9A-101, et seq. — the rights, remedies, and obligations governing residential tenancies.
III.
EjectmentAla. Code §6-6-280, et seq. — for the situations where eviction was not the appropriate remedy.

Declaratory-judgment actions on unclear lease provisions, rental-purchase agreements, and disputes among landowners, builders, contractors, and developers round out the docket.

“We loved working with Russ Howison for our deed transfer. He was incredibly helpful… and such a personable lawyer to work with.”
Lady Rah · Google review

How it works

Tell us what’s happeningA short, confidential conversation about your situation — no legal jargon required.
We dig inThe facts, the paperwork, and the law — we build your real options.
You decideStraight answers about costs and odds. No pressure — the next step is always yours.

What to bring to the first call

Don’t organize anything. Bring what you have — we’ve seen shoeboxes and we’ve seen spreadsheets, and both turned into wins.

  • The purchase contract
  • Existing deed or title policy
  • The survey, if you have one

Common questions

It’s a one-page document where one wrong word follows the property for decades. The flat fee is small; the cleanup later isn’t.

Someone fraudulently takes title to your home — usually through identity theft — then rents it, borrows against it, or sells it. A flat-fee title abstract search shows you exactly who owns your property and what’s attached to it.

The initial consultation is free, and we’ll explain fees clearly before you commit to anything.

Huntsville, Madison, Decatur, Cullman, Gadsden, Anniston, and the surrounding North Alabama communities — from our downtown Huntsville office.

The biggest purchase of your life deserves a lawyer.

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