Brittney Ewing

Specialties & Capabilities

• Standard Residential Closings

Languages Spoken

English

Dorough & Dorough, LLC is a distinguished law firm situated on the courthouse square in Decatur, Georgia, offering a comprehensive suite of real estate-related legal services. The firm prides itself on providing the finest professional legal representation to its clients in a timely and cost-effective manner, fostering long-term relationships built on mutual respect and personal service.

The firm boasts extensive experience in both commercial and residential real estate development. They specialize in complex transactions for a diverse clientele, including lenders, investors, developers, and builders. Their expertise spans all aspects of development involving mandatory membership owners associations and planned communities. Key services in this area include:

• Organizing various business entities (corporations, partnerships, LLCs).
• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts for land acquisition, development, and takedown agreements.
• Drafting essential governing documents for condominium, residential, commercial, town home, mixed-use, and master planned communities, ensuring compliance with acts like the Georgia Condominium Act.
• Forming nonprofit homeowners associations with the Georgia Secretary of State.
• Assessing risks associated with building and developing property in existing communities through covenant review.

Furthermore, Dorough & Dorough, LLC maintains a robust Community Associations Practice, representing over 450 community and condominium associations. They provide complete legal representation covering a wide array of matters, such as:

• Covenant revision and enforcement, including preparing lien letters and filing lawsuits for unpaid assessments.
• Collecting judgments through various means like garnishment.
• Advising Boards and association agents on enforcement mechanisms, maintenance, insurance, and use restrictions.
• Drafting amendments to governing documents, resolutions, rules, and architectural guidelines.
• Reviewing vendor contracts and handling disputes with neighboring properties.
• Providing guidance during and after transition from developer control.
• Monitoring bankruptcy status and filing proofs of claims.

With a commitment to accessible advice and exceptional experience, Dorough & Dorough, LLC is a trusted partner for real estate developers and community associations throughout metropolitan Atlanta and across Georgia.