Business and Corporate Law

Our firm assists clients in the formation of business entities including corporations, limited liability companies, and general and limited partnerships. We represent buyers and sellers in business acquisitions and mergers, primarily in the areas of manufacturing, petroleum marketing, and service industries.

We provide general counsel legal services to a large number of small to mid-size local and international businesses.

Real Property Transactions – Residential and Commercial

We represent buyers and sellers in transactions ranging from purchasing and selling residential and commercial property, including multi-tenant facilities, to representing and advising clients in the planning, financing, construction, selling and leasing of residential and commercial property. We have extensive experience in representing commercial landlords and tenants in the negotiation of commercial lease agreements. We are approved for all major title insurance companies and lending institutions in the State of North Carolina and regularly assist clients in navigating the lending process whether it’s a conventional loan or a complex SBA loan closing . We also handle lien claims and land use regulatory matters.

Civil Litigation

C. L. Austin Law handles a broad range of trial matters involving contract disputes, estate matters, condemnation, real estate, including landlord-tenant matters, insurance, and commercial litigation in both North Carolina State and Federal courts. We approach every case with a personalized strategy designed to meet your specific needs and achieve the best possible outcome.

Our firm also represents clients in appellate matters before the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the North Carolina Supreme Court.

Estate Planning and Estate Administration

We help families plan for their future needs by preparing comprehensive estate plans, including wills, living wills, health care powers of attorney and general powers of attorney. When a loved one dies, we can provide assistance to the surviving family members in the proper administration of the estate.

Personal Injury, Property Damage and Insurance Coverage Matters

We have extensive experience in the areas of insurance settlements for personal injury, property damage, wrongful death claims and interpretation of insurance coverage issues.

Family Law

Our firm provides a wide range of personal legal services for families. We prepare Pre-Marital Agreements as well as Separation/Property Settlement Agreements.

We also regularly assist clients in obtaining an absolute divorce.