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Facing a real estate transaction or property dispute in Alabama? Parsons Firm, PC has closed hundreds of transactions and resolved complex property disputes in Alabama state and federal courts — schedule your free consultation at (205) 349-5500.
Parsons Firm, PC is a real estate law firm in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, representing buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, and property owners across the state from its office at 2909 7th Street. The firm assists the seller or buyer in residential and commercial closings, review of title insurance commitments and policies, title curative services, purchase and sale agreements, landlord-tenant disputes, sales for division, quiet title litigation, boundary and easement disputes, foreclosures, land use and zoning matters, and disputes under Alabama property law. Real estate transactions carry significant financial exposure at every step. A title defect, an ambiguous easement, or an unreviewed purchase agreement or title insurance commitment can produce losses that dwarf the cost of proper legal representation from the outset.
Closing document review, deed review, settlement statement analysis, and title transfer under Alabama law.
Chain of title review, lien searches, defect identification, and title insurance review and coordination.
Contract drafting and review for residential, commercial, and investment property transactions.
Preparation and review of Ground Leases or Commercial Leases, representation of landlord or tenant involving a commercial real estate lease.
Survey interpretation, encroachment resolution, easement creation and termination, and adverse possession claims.
Lender representation of the foreclosure of a mortgage from start to finish. Post-foreclosure Ejectment litigation.
Zoning variance and special exception applications, short-term rental license applications, and regulatory compliance for Alabama property use and development.
Contractor and subcontractor claims, and mechanic's lien enforcement.
A real estate attorney protects Alabama buyers and sellers at closing by reviewing every document before execution, identifying title defects or encumbrances that could cloud ownership, and ensuring the transaction transfers a clean title with no undisclosed liabilities attached to the property. Alabama does not require attorney involvement at closing by statute, but buyers and sellers who proceed without legal review absorb the risk that the transaction documents themselves rarely disclose. Parsons Firm, PC has represented hundreds of buyers and sellers in real estate transactions in Tuscaloosa.
A title examination reveals the complete chain of ownership for an Alabama property, identifying liens, judgments, unpaid taxes, easements, restrictive covenants, and any prior conveyances that could affect the buyer's right to use or sell the property in the future. Title defects discovered after closing are significantly more expensive to resolve than those identified during the examination period, when a buyer still holds negotiating leverage over the seller. Alabama title examinations cover courthouse records, probate filings, tax records, and prior deed instruments. Parsons Firm, PC conducts a thorough title examination and coordinates title insurance placement — so buyers obtain insurable title and lenders receive the coverage required by their loan commitments.
Boundary and easement disputes in Alabama are resolved through negotiation, title examination, survey evidence, and — when the parties cannot reach an agreement — litigation in Alabama circuit court. Alabama recognizes easements by express grant, implication, necessity, and prescription, with prescriptive easements requiring continuous, open, and hostile use for 20 years under Alabama common law. Parsons Firm, PC evaluates boundary and easement disputes by examining recorded deeds, plats, surveys, and the property's physical history — identifying the strongest legal theory before recommending a resolution strategy. W. Cameron Parsons, Sr., Founding Partner and a member of the Alabama State Bar since 1978, has litigated complex property disputes in Alabama courts for over 45 years.
Alabama permits both judicial and non-judicial foreclosure, with non-judicial foreclosure being the most common method for residential mortgages that contain a power-of-sale clause. Non-judicial foreclosure in Alabama requires the lender to publish notice of the foreclosure sale in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the property is located for three consecutive weeks before the sale date. Parsons Firm, PC represents lenders through the complete Alabama foreclosure process — from default notice through post-foreclosure ejectment proceedings when the former owner remains in possession after the sale.
Land use and zoning law in Alabama determines how a property can be used or developed, what structures can be built on it, and what regulatory approvals a developer must obtain before breaking ground. Alabama municipalities and counties adopt zoning ordinances that classify land into residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and agricultural use categories — each carrying specific setback, height, density, and permitted-use requirements. Parsons Firm, PC assists Alabama property owners and developers with zoning variance and special exception applications, short term rental license applications, and regulatory compliance reviews — identifying the approval pathway that moves an owner's use or intended use of property forward, rather than stalling it in administrative proceedings. Parsons Firm PC handles appeals to the Circuit Court of adverse municipal decisions.
Alabama does not require a buyer or seller to be represented by an attorney in the sale or purchase of property. Buyers and sellers who proceed without legal representation assume the risk of not understanding how easements and restrictive covenants, title commitment exceptions, ambiguous contract terms, and errors in closing documents can affect their use of property after closing.
A residential title examination in Alabama typically takes 3 to 7 business days, depending on the depth of courthouse records and the complexity of the chain of title. Commercial title examinations involving multiple prior conveyances, recorded easements, or probate transfers may require 2 to 4 weeks for a complete review. Title examinations are usually conducted by local title companies, which provide to the buyer a commitment to issue an owner's policy of title insurance. It is very important for a buyer to obtain an owner's title insurance policy and to understand the exceptions to the title policy in advance of closing.
Adverse possession in Alabama allows a person who openly, continuously, and exclusively occupies another's land for 20 years to claim legal title under Alabama Code Section 6-5-200, as applied under 2026 Alabama law. The occupying party must file a quiet title action in an Alabama circuit court to establish ownership — adverse possession does not automatically transfer title.
A landlord in Alabama cannot evict a residential tenant without filing an unlawful detainer action in the Alabama district court. Self-help evictions — including changing locks, removing belongings, or shutting off utilities — violate the Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and expose landlords to damages claims by the displaced tenant.
A mechanic's lien in Alabama is a statutory claim that contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers file against real property when payment is withheld, under Alabama Code Title 35, Chapter 11. A recorded mechanic's lien clouds the title and prevents the property from being sold or refinanced until the lien is paid, bonded over, or successfully challenged in circuit court.
Alabama boundary disputes are resolved by examining recorded deeds, plats, and survey evidence to determine the legally described property line. When recorded instruments conflict, Alabama courts prioritize monuments over measurements and senior deeds over junior conveyances — making professional survey and title examination essential before boundary litigation proceeds. Some boundary disputes require a suit to Quiet Title or a Declaratory Judgment suit.
An Alabama buyer should confirm that a purchase and sale agreement includes a clear inspection contingency, a title commitment requirement, a defined closing deadline, an allocation of closing costs, and a specific legal description of the property being conveyed. Agreements that omit these provisions leave buyers without remedies if the property's condition or title status differs from what the seller represented.
Real estate attorney fees in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, vary by matter type: residential closing representation is typically billed on a flat fee basis, while dispute resolution or litigation is billed hourly. Parsons Firm, PC offers a free initial consultation for Alabama property owners to assess legal needs and discuss fee structures before engagement.
Your property represents one of your most significant financial assets — protect it with experienced legal counsel. Parsons Firm, PC has represented Alabama property owners for over 35 years. Call (205) 349-5500 or schedule your free consultation today.
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2909 7th Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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