Attorneys
Townes Law Firm
Townes Law Firm is a Mount Pleasant, South Carolina firm that closes commercial and residential real estate for Charleston-area entrepreneurs, investors, and developers. Commercial work covers office buildings, retail, flex and warehouse space, and land purchases across Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, West Ashley, Daniel Island, and Summerville.
On a commercial file the firm confirms authority for LLCs, corporations, and partnerships, reviews or drafts the purchase and sale agreement including lease assignment and zoning contingency clauses, and examines title and survey with attention to easements, access, and encroachments. It prepares and reviews loan documents, guarantees, and closing certificates, then manages signatures, funding, and recording with county offices in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties. It coordinates due diligence, entity documentation, environmental reviews, and lender requirements from letter of intent through recording.
The firm also handles residential closings, refinance and home equity closings, contract and title services, and estate planning work including wills, living wills, powers of attorney, and probate and estate administration, which it positions as a follow-on for closely held businesses that have just acquired property.
Fees vary with deal size and complexity, and the firm says it provides a quote and outlines other costs such as title premiums and recording. Confirm the quote and the closing timeline before committing to a contract date.
Best for
Buyers, sellers, and developers closing commercial property in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties, South Carolina. Not a fit for deals outside the Charleston region or matters needing extensive leasing or litigation work.
What they do
- Commercial real estate closings
- Residential real estate closings
- Refinance and home equity closings
- Purchase and sale agreement drafting and review
- Title and survey examination
- Entity authority review for LLCs, corporations, and partnerships
- Loan document and guaranty review
- Contract and title services
- Wills, living wills, and probate administration
Details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Practice areas | Purchase & sale, Entity formation, Leasing, Land use/zoning |
What stands out
- Closes commercial deals for office, retail, flex and warehouse space, and land across the Charleston area.
- Manages signatures, funding, and recording with county offices in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties.
- Coordinates with qualified intermediaries so closing deliveries align with 1031 exchange timelines.
- Serves Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, West Ashley, Daniel Island, and Summerville from an office in Mount Pleasant.
Common questions
- How long do commercial real estate closings take?
- Many run 60 to 90 days or more because of inspections, financing, and third-party approvals. The firm builds a schedule that reflects those steps and tracks the parties against it.
- Can the firm assist with 1031 exchanges and investment properties?
- Yes. It coordinates with qualified intermediaries and aligns closing deliveries with exchange timelines.
- Does the firm handle commercial leases or development transactions?
- It reviews leases connected to purchases and closes land and construction loans. A matter that requires extensive leasing or litigation may be referred to a focused partner while the firm stays on the real estate closing.
- What do closing costs and attorney fees run?
- Fees vary with deal size and complexity. The firm provides a quote and outlines other costs such as title premiums and recording so the buyer can budget.