Real estate and title law covers the legal work around buying, selling, or refinancing property, and it overlaps with foreclosure defense whenever a title problem surfaces during a sale or a lender starts collection action. In West Columbia, attorneys in this category handle closings, title searches and title insurance issues, deed disputes, easement and boundary conflicts, HOA lien problems, and the paperwork tangles that come up when a property has liens, judgments, or an unclear chain of ownership. If you're facing foreclosure, a title lawyer can also spot whether the lender's paperwork is actually in order, which sometimes matters as much as the loan itself.
We currently track 9 firms in this category serving the West Columbia area.
Ask whether the attorney regularly closes deals in Lexington County, since local recording practices and title company relationships speed things up. Find out who actually reviews your title commitment (an attorney or a paralegal), how they charge (flat fee for closings versus hourly for disputes), and whether they carry errors-and-omissions insurance. If you're dealing with a foreclosure-adjacent title issue, ask directly whether they've cleared clouded titles tied to a foreclosure sale, not just handled routine closings.
Our rankings weigh responsiveness, experience with local courts and the county recorder's office, fee transparency, and outcomes reported by past clients. See the full breakdown in our methodology, and check the ranked guide to West Columbia foreclosure attorneys for firms that handle both title work and foreclosure defense.
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9 businesses, scored on recent reviews. The order weighs each business's overall score by how much of its reviewed work is real estate & title law, so a lower-scored specialist can rank above a higher-scored generalist.
Most clients praise quick, smooth closings and the professionalism of Jared Smith and his team. One seller experienced significant delays in wire transfer processing and poor communication from attorneys, though front desk staff were helpful.
Real estate transactions earn consistent praise, but estate administration-particularly under Joseph Vasquez-draws serious complaints about multi-year delays, minimal communication, and unresponsiveness to heirs seeking updates. Review evidence is limited and shows a split between satisfied real estate clients and frustrated estate administration clients.
Most reviewers praise the firm as personable, honest, and reliable with land surveys and real estate work. One complaint about poor responsiveness to a survey dispute raised concerns about follow-up contact and property marker placement.
Kelly Burnside and her team earn consistent five-star praise for moving fast, answering calls, and treating clients like family. Reviewers across personal injury, workers comp, probate, and power of attorney work describe feeling heard and informed throughout their cases, with straightforward explanations and strong results. Staff including Raquel (translator) and Dani are named for warmth and clarity. Clients highlight how Kelly fights aggressively yet patiently for settlements and case wins, from dropped traffic tickets to workers comp battles. The firm covers car accidents, slip-and-falls, workplace injuries, probate, and disability claims across West Columbia and surrounding areas.
Bill Fortino and Will Edwards are praised for genuine client focus, clear communication, and reasonable rates, earning long-term loyalty. However, other attorneys (notably Emily Collins and Jake Moore Jr.) have left clients with court-day surprises, missed deadlines, and minimal courtroom effort, with complaints that the firm ignores calls and fails to prepare cases properly.
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Gray Law Firm closes real estate transactions with consistent professionalism and responsiveness. Staff balance expertise with approachability, handle home purchases and sales smoothly, and earn praise for estate work as well. One reviewer noted slow response, though most report immediate attention to calls and emails.
Long-time clients report good experiences with real estate transactions, but the firm's reputation is fractured by consistent complaints about rudeness, dismissiveness, and pressure tactics during consultations. A twelve-year pattern of high and low ratings suggests a stark divide between those the firm accepts and those it turns away or alienates.
Burkett Law Firm draws sharply split opinions. Clients praise attorney Chris Ocampo and Tiffany Burkett for quick responses and straightforward legal guidance, but others report sloppy paperwork and unexpected withdrawal from court representation.
Five-star reviews praise personal service and follow-through, but one-star reviews dating back years describe miscommunication, excessive fees (including for calls the firm initiated), and serious errors like incorrect county filings that led to case dismissals. Recent complaints about poor communication and surprise charges persist.
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Last updated 2026-09-27