Real Estate Closings, Foreclosures, Contract Disputes, Business Law, Family Law, Bankruptcy, Wills, and Estate Planning.
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We handle Atlanta area Residential real estate closings, as well as Commercial real estate closings. We have several attorneys on staff that specialize in this area and can provide you with representation during the entire closing process.
Attorney David S. Perrie has over 18 years experience in the title underwriting industry, where he initially was hired as an internal auditor, then was promoted to EDP Auditor, conducted commercial and residential real estate settlements, and abstracted real estate titles. His duties and responsibilities expanded to overseeing all Georgia operations for a leading national title insurance company and became Southeastern Manager with operations in six states under his purview. He holds a CPA degree and in 1998 he graduated from Georgia State University with a JD degree and began practicing law in the real estate field. He was a founding partner of Perrie & Perrie, PC; Perrie & Cole, LLC and now the firm of Perrie & Associates, LLC Admitted to Bar 1998, State of Georgia Admitted to Georgia Court of Appeals, 2010 Admitted to U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia 2010 Admitted to U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia 2010 Admitted to U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia 2012 Admitted to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit 2012 Admitted to the Georgia Supreme Court 2012 Practice Areas: Real Estate Foreclosure Bankruptcy Corporations Wills and Estate Planning Immigration Education: University of Georgia (B.B.A., 1977, M.B.A., 1982) Georgia State University (J.D., 1998) C.P.A., (1986, Texas; 1989, Georgia) Member: State Bar of Georgia (Real Property Section) REOMAC Prior Experience: Founding Partner of Perrie & Associates, LLC (2006) Founding Partner of Perrie & Cole, LLC (2001-2006) Founding Partner of Perrie & Perrie, P.C., (1999-2001) Title Insurance Industry. 18 years as auditor, computer auditor, branch manager in a commercial and residential closing operation, state manager and divisional manager for a six-state region.
Our newest attorney to join Perrie and Associates, Breona Ward has over a year of experience in conducting real estate closings. She is a native of Georgia and has practiced in various areas of law since being admitted into the State Bar of Georgia since 2019. Breona attended Georgia State University where she majored in Political Science. After receiving her Bachelors in 2014, she attended Mercer University School of Law where she received her Juris Doctor in 2018. Since entering the practice, Breona has been passionate about facilitating meaningful experiences for clients. Whether she is assisting a first-time home buyer with a residential purchase or traveling to an investor so that they can conveniently close at their office, Breona is committed to providing her clients with the best! In her spare time, Breona enjoys trying out new restaurants and spending time with her family. Practice Areas: Real Estate Education: Georgia State University (B.S. Political Science, 2014) Mercer University School of Law (J.D., 2018) Member: State Bar of Georgia (Real Estate Sections) Gate City Bar Association Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys
Hannah Chung joined Perrie & Associates in 2020 as Of Counsel in the Litigation Department. Among the types of matters which Hannah has handled since joining the firm: ensuring that a client was restored to its rightful, first-lien position in a claim of equitable subrogation; successfully persuading a homeowner that its claim of negligent construction against a client had no merit; obtaining a dismissal of an action for monetary damages against a landlord-client; and successfully defending against a claim for violations of a non-compete clause against an independent contractor. Hannah also has over ten years of experience as a criminal prosecutor for the State of Georgia. She served as an Assistant District Attorney in Fulton County and an Assistant Solicitor in DeKalb County. She currently serves as a Magistrate Judge in Fulton County. Hannah began her legal career as a trademark attorney at an IP boutique firm in New York City. Practice Areas: Litigation Bankruptcy Family Law Criminal Law Trademark Law Education: Wellesley College, B.A. 1993 Brooklyn Law School, J.D. 2001 Bar Admissions: New York Southern District of NY Eastern District of NY Georgia Northern District of GA Bar Associations:: Korean-American Bar Association of New York (Board Member) Georgia Asian-Pacific American Bar Association Atlanta Bar Association American Bankruptcy Institute National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Attorney Linda E. May has over 16 years of experience as a practicing real estate attorney. Linda is an Atlanta native who went to Georgia State University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications with emphasis in Radio, Television and Film. After which she was hired by WXIA, an NBC affiliate, as a reporter. She completed her education at Emory Law School in Atlanta, where she received her JD degree. She was admitted to the Georgia Bar Association in 2000. She then clerked in Superior Court for Judge Mary Staley. In 2000, she became a partner at Ward & Teasley in Cumming. In 2001, Perrie & Cole hired her to be their Managing Attorney over their Metro Brokers Account who at that time had 20 offices and 2500 agents. With a team of 4 other attorneys, Ms. May provided excellent legal services to their client. After 5 years Ms. May went into practice with Weissman Nowack Curry & Wilco. There she opened their Mansell, Cumming and Gainesville offices. Targeted real estate broker clients included Coldwell Banker, Berkshire Hathaway, Century 21, Norton Realty, Jenny Pruitt. She was recognized as receiving the highest percentage of closings from her clients due to her customer service and that of her staff. Additionally, they had repeat business with many lenders, banks and builders. During that time she closed approximately 1800 real estate transactions, most of which were repeat clients, most of whom she still serves today. In 2010, Ms. May opened Linda May & Associates which she successfully operated for 6 years. Admitted to Georgia Bar in 2000 Practice Areas: Residential Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Corporate Formations Wills and Estate Planning Contracts Education: Georgia State University ( B. S. Communications) Emory Law School ( J.D. 2000) Member: State Bar of Georgia ( Real Estate and Estate Planning Sections) Georgia Real Estate Closing Attorney Association, Board Member, Treasurer 400 North Board of Realtors (Circle of Excellence and Trade Show Committees) Mountain Lake Church Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce
Sherynda Patrick is a native of Atlanta and has practiced law within the State of Georgia since 2010. She is dedicated to maximizing the client experience at Perrie & Associates by providing impeccable services with a personable and friendly approach. Sherynda attended Georgia State University where she majored in English with a minor in Legal Studies. After receiving her Bachelors in 2007, she attended Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where she received her Juris Doctor in 2010. Sherynda specializes in Real Estate and Bankruptcy Law. She has more than seven years of experience conducting closings, reviewing title, Attorney Title Opinions, creating lender loan packages and clearing title as well as representing consumers, private companies and financial institutions in Chapter 7, 11 & 13 Bankruptcy filings. In Sherynda’s spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her daughter Kamryn. Practice Areas: Real Estate Bankruptcy Education: Georgia State University (B.S. English, 2007) Southern University Law Center (J.D., 2010) Member: State Bar of Georgia (Real Estate and Bankruptcy Law Sections)
While owning and managing a mortgage brokerage for 18 years Susan Dassow attended John Marshal Law School as a part-time student. Upon being admitted to the State of Georgia Bar in 2000 she continued to operate in the mortgage business and also worked as a contract closing attorney for a law firm specializing in real estate law. Ms. Dassow has been with a related firm and Perrie & Associates, LLC since 2005. Her mortgage background is a great asset to our real estate closing department. While her office is at our West Cobb branch she is also a traveling attorney. We will arrange to close a real estate transaction in any of our locations or at a remote location if needed. Ms. Dassow is our expert on reverse mortgages and often meets with the Borrower(s) at their home to accommodate an elderly Borrower and to thoroughly explain the settlement documents. She also assists clients with small business opportunities establishing business entities such a C-Corporations and Limited Liability Companies. Preparing Wills is another practice area for Ms. Dassow.
Admitted to Georgia Bar in 2000
Real Estate Corporations Wills
Education: Southern Illinois University (B.S. with Honors, Education, 1979) John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1999)
State Bar of Georgia (Real Estate and Business Law Sections)
Mortgage Broker: Kingston Mortgage, Inc. (1988 - 2004) Law offices of Kenneth L. Chalker Sr. (2000 - 2004)