Attorneys at Law in Abingdon, VA | Serving Southwest Virginia
We specialize in real estate transactions, title exams, contracts, deeds, criminal defense (state and federal), traffic violations, and wills.
Call us today at 276.628.1119 to see how we can represent you.
Real Estate Transactions
Buying a new home should be a joyful experience. It can also potentially be worrisome, confusing, and stressful. When you chose Ely Law Group to handle your closing, you can rest assured that all of your questions will be answered before you leave the closing table. All documents will be thoroughly explained to you with ample time for questions. It is our goal to avoid any miscommunications.
At Ely Law Group, we will help prepare you for what you might expect after closing. We will provide you with a binder filled with copies of documents relevant to your closing, including copies of your subdivision covenants and restrictions, if applicable. This complimentary binder is yours to keep, ensuring that you always have your closing documents securely at your fingertips.
It is our goal to make your real estate transaction as smooth and trouble-free as possible. We do our best to proactively anticipate and creatively resolve any issues that may threaten a timely closing. You will always be fully informed, as we go with you each step of the way.
Other Practice Areas
EVERY title search performed by Ely Law Group is performed by a licensed attorney. Our attorneys will search court records for liens, right of ways, and easements that are attached to your property. With over 20 years of experience in real estate transactions, you can be confident in the title search performed for your transaction.
Title Searches
Contracts
A contract is an agreement between two or more parties for the doing or not doing of something specified. This agreement can be enforceable by law. Because so much of our daily lives are filled with contractual agreements, they can also be the frequent subject of litigation.
Whether you are buying, selling, or renting, property, our attorneys at Ely Law Group draft contracts tailored to your needs.
Deeds
The way you hold title to your real estate has long lasting impact on everything from your income tax when you sell, Medicaid eligibility, to estate disposition.
You need an experienced real estate attorney to help guide you through the various options of ownership.
Criminal Defense
A good defense always starts with information. We are dedicated to diligently investigating your alleged offense, gathering all the facts, and working for the best outcome for you.
We have experience in cases dealing with drug offenses, reckless driving, assault and battery, theft crimes, firearm offenses, and underage possession, just to name a few.
Traffic Violations
Reckless driving tickets in Virginia are class 1 misdemeanors, which can result in fines up to $2500 and 12 months in jail. You need experienced representation to help present your best defense to these types of charges.
We accept representation in all traffic matters in the City of Bristol, Virginia, Washington County, and Smyth County, Virginia, as well as petty offenses in U.S. District Court for violations in federal parks.
Estate Planning
Preparing your estate plan, which consist of your last will and testament, durable power of attorney, and advanced medical directive, can be a very emotional process. At Ely Law Group, our attorneys will guide you through the process with the knowledge and understanding to put you at ease with your estate plan.
If you do not have a will, the state will make estate decisions for you, by statute. Take control of your estate plan. At Ely Law Group, our attorneys will draft estate documents that reflect YOUR final wishes.