Areas of Practice

Buyer Representation

If you are looking for experienced bank counsel to handle your bank loan transactions look no further than Nelson & Roach. We have experienced attorneys that know how to get the job done.  We are a small boutique law firm specializing in real estate law and real estate conveyance. The firm was founded in 1997 and we have focused on the ever changing and evolving area of real estate law. We offer quick turnaround times on titles and the necessary documentation to ensure that you complete the transaction in a timely manner. We are adept at resolving title issues quickly and have strong relationships with title insurance underwriters. We are title insurance agents for both CATIC and Old Republic Title insurance.

Our philosophy is a simple one: we are a customer focused and driven organization and take great pride in our work and our ability to ensure that all parties involved experience a seamless transaction. Our attorneys have decades of  experience in real estate law and they have successfully closed over 10,000 transactions. Our paralegals and staff have extensive experience and  knowledge and stand ready to address your real estate needs. They are responsive

and understand the time sensitive nature of real estate conveyance.

Our geographic area covers the entire state of Massachusetts and we have experienced title examiners in every Registry of Deeds within the Commonwealth.

Seller Representation

Selling a home is typically one of the largest transactions in an individual's life.  Many times, you are selling one property and trying to buy another one on the same day. It can be a stressful time. You can rest assured that you are in competent hands with Nelson & Roach. Our experienced attorneys along with our paralegals, stand ready to guide you through every step of the process.

We have represented thousands of people selling homes and have extensive experience doing so. Typically we charge a set fee. We will identify title examination issues on your property and we will resolve any potential problems prior to your closing. We will ensure that all outstanding taxes and municipal charges are accounted for and correctly adjusted on your closing date. We will order payoffs for your bank loans and get precise payoff figures. Finally, our experienced attorneys will draft all necessary legal paperwork on your behalf and will review everything with you to ensure that you have a complete understanding of what it is that you are signing.

You will have the option of attending the real estate closing or if you wish, one of our experienced attorneys will attend on your behalf and sign all necessary paperwork for you. We find that this is extremely convenient for our sellers. At Nelson & Roach, we take great pride in our customer service and stand ready to assist you with all of your needs to ensure that you have a seamless transaction.

"We're always here to help get you home".

Lender Representation

If you are looking for experienced bank counsel to handle your bank loan transactions, look no further than Nelson & Roach. We have experienced attorneys that know how to get the job done. We are a small boutique law firm specializing in real estate law and real estate conveyance. The firm was founded in 1997 and we have focused on the everchanging and evolving area of real estate law. We offer quick turnaround times on titles and the necessary documentation to ensure you complete the transaction in a timely manner. We are adept at resolving title issues quickly and have strong relationships with title insurance underwriters. We are title insurance agents for

both CATIC and Old Republic Title Insurance.

Our philosophy is a simple one: we are a customer focused and driven organization and take great pride in our work and our ability to ensure that all parties involved experience a seamless transaction. Our attorneys have decades of experience in real estate law and they have successfully closed over 10,000 transactions. Our paralegals and staff have extensive experience and knowledge and stand ready to address your real estate needs. They are responsive and understand the time sensitive nature of real estate conveyance.

Our geographic area covers the entire state of Massachusetts and we have experienced title examiners in every Registry of Deeds within the Commonwealth.

Cash Transactions

Many times people will purchase property without using a bank or lender. Instead they will pay cash for the property using a cashier's check or domestic wire transfer. The transaction still requires competent legal counsel as many of the same tasks need to be followed in order to protect your investment.

At Nelson & Roach, we have decades of experience conducting such transactions. Our

experienced paralegals stand ready to guide you through every step of the process. We will conduct an extensive title examination of the property and identify and resolve any potential issues. We will order tax information from the city or town's municipal office and ensure that all outstanding taxes and municipal charges are accounted for and correctly adjusted on your closing date. We will order a mortgage survey inspection plan to ensure that nobody is encroaching

within the boundaries of the property that you are purchasing. We can act as the escrow agent and hold all deposit money in an IOLTA (Lawyers Client Funds Account).  Finally, our experienced attorneys will draft and review all of the required paperwork with you to ensure that you have a complete understanding of what it is that you are signing.

At Nelson & Roach we take great pride in our customer service and stand ready to assist you will all of your needs to ensure that you have a seamless transaction.

"We are always here to help get you home".

Realtor Education

Working with our title insurance underwriters, we offer a series of complimentary continuing education classes on a variety of topics. The classes are held at convenient times and locations and meet with the continuing education requirements. If your office would like to schedule a continuing education class, just let us know.