West Virginia Real Estate Attorney

Name: Moye Law Office – Cross Lanes
Address: 116 Prosperity Place, Cross Lanes, WV, 25313, US
Telephone: (304) 693-2331

Safeguard your real estate transaction with meticulous title examinations, ironclad deed preparation

and seamless closing representation from Attorney Lisa M. Moye.

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Moye Law Office assists buyers, sellers, property owners, businesses, and other parties with real estate matters throughout West Virginia. Our services include title searches and title examination, residential and commercial closings, deed and contract preparation, and representation involving property and ownership issues.

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✓ In-House Title Research ✓ Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Member ✓ Serving Winfield, Charleston, Teays Valley & Surrounding Counties

Why Local In-House Title Examination Matters for Your West Virginia Property

A real estate purchase or commercial property transaction is often the single largest investment you will ever make. In West Virginia, property records carry complex histories—from historic mineral and timber reservations to unreleased municipal liens, heirship ambiguities, and boundary easements.

At Moye Law Office, we do not outsource your title search to distant third-party processing factories. Attorney Lisa M. Moye conducts and oversees meticulous, in-house title examinations directly across county records. We personally investigate the 40-to-60-year chain of title to ensure that your deed conveys clean, unencumbered ownership before you sign on the dotted line.

Comprehensive Real Estate Legal Solutions

Guiding buyers, sellers, lenders, and property owners through every stage of the transaction.

Even if things seem simple on the surface, one overlooked clause or unclear term can cause long-term issues. We're here to protect your investment and your peace of mind.

1. In-House Title Searches & Title Examination

Thorough courthouse research to discover unpaid tax liens, mortgages, mechanics' liens, judgment attachments, and clouded chains of title. We resolve defects before closing day to protect your marketability.

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2. Residential & Commercial Real Estate Closings

Full-service settlement agency representation for residential buyers, sellers, refinances, and commercial acquisitions. We ensure complete compliance with WV state excise stamps, transfer taxes, and lender closing packages.

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3. Deed Preparation & Contract Drafting

Drafting and review of Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSA), General Warranty Deeds, Special Warranty Deeds, Quitclaim Deeds, and Land Installment Contracts tailored to West Virginia statutory requirements.

4. Boundary, Easement & Mineral Rights Review

Navigating West Virginia's unique severed estate issues, including oil, gas, coal, and timber rights, alongside right-of-way agreements, access easements, and boundary dispute resolution.

West Virginia Jurisdictions We Serve

Our central location in Winfield allows us to provide rapid courthouse examination and dedicated settlement representation across the greater Kanawha Valley and Western West Virginia:

Putnam County

Winfield, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Poca, Eleanor, Buffalo

Kanawha County

Charleston, Cross Lanes, South Charleston, Dunbar, Saint Albans, Nitro

Cabell & Mason Counties

Huntington, Barboursville, Milton, Point Pleasant

Lincoln & Boone Counties

Hamlin, Madison, and surrounding rural jurisdictions

What to Expect During Residential Real Estate Closings

1. Purchase Agreement & Retainer

We review your purchase agreement terms, confirm earnest money deposits, and open the transaction file.

2. Courthouse Title Examination

Attorney Lisa M. Moye conducts a full examination of county deed books, tax maps, judgment dockets, and lien filings.

3. Title Clearing & Settlement Preparation

We work with lenders and sellers to satisfy existing mortgages, resolve lien clouds, prepare the Closing Disclosure / ALTA Settlement Statement, and draft conveyance deeds.

4. Closing Day & Recordation

Documents are signed, funds are disbursed securely from escrow, and your new deed is promptly recorded at the county courthouse.

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Title Problems, Liens & Ownership Issues

Not every title problem means a transaction has to stop.

Many issues can be addressed once they are identified.

Depending on the situation, resolving a problem may involve:

Obtaining a lien release
Correcting a deed
Resolving a probate matter
Clarifying ownership
Addressing an easement
Resolving a boundary issue
Correcting a legal description
Taking legal action when necessary

More complicated ownership disputes may require a quiet title action or another legal proceeding.

Why Choose Moye Law Office for a Real Estate Matter?

Real estate matters often overlap with other legal concerns.

A title issue may involve probate. A property transfer may be part of an estate plan. A commercial transaction may involve a business entity. A lien or ownership problem may require additional legal work before the property can transfer.

Our goal is to help clients understand the legal issues involved and determine the next steps needed to protect their interests and move the transaction forward.

What does a West Virginia real estate attorney do?

A real estate attorney may assist with contracts, title matters, deeds, residential and commercial closings, property transfers, liens, easements, ownership disputes, and other legal issues involving real estate.

What is a title examination?

A title examination reviews property records to determine whether liens, ownership problems, easements, probate issues, or other matters could affect the property or transaction.

What can a title search uncover?

A title search may reveal mortgages, tax liens, judgment liens, mechanic's liens, easements, probate problems, deed issues, ownership gaps, and other recorded restrictions that could affect the property.

Can an attorney help if a title search finds a problem?

Yes. Depending on the issue, an attorney may assist with lien releases, corrective documents, probate matters, ownership questions, negotiations, or legal proceedings needed to resolve the problem.

Does Moye Law Office handle residential and commercial closings?

Yes. Moye Law Office assists with both residential and commercial real estate matters, including closing-related legal services, title matters, deed preparation, and transaction documents.

When should I contact a real estate attorney?

It can be helpful to involve an attorney early when a transaction involves title concerns, inherited property, multiple owners, commercial property, unusual contract terms, deed problems, easements, liens, or another issue that could affect the transfer.

Talk With a West Virginia Real Estate Attorney

Whether you are buying or selling property, preparing for a closing, transferring real estate, or dealing with a title or ownership problem, Moye Law Office can help you understand the legal issues involved and determine your next steps.

Contact Moye Law Office to discuss your West Virginia real estate matter.

The Moye Law Mission

Our mission is to serve as a leader in the fields of real estate law, estate planning, personal injury and criminal defense law. We are committed to satisfying the objectives of each of our clients by providing efficient and effective legal representation to reach beneficial long term outcomes.

The Moye Law Values

Every member of the team works to our three core values:

➔Work hard

➔Work with integrity

➔Treat everyone with respect

The Moye Law Vision

Our vision is to treat each client as if it they were our only client, we achieve this by:

➔ Always being accessible

➔ Always being responsive to our clients’ questions and concerns

➔ Providing sound legal advice and counsel

➔ Helping our clients obtain the best possible results for their situation

The Moye Law Mission

Our mission is to serve as a leader in the fields of real estate law, estate planning, personal injury and criminal defense law. We are committed to satisfying the objectives of each of our clients by providing efficient and effective legal representation to reach beneficial long term outcomes.