As corporate and business law practitioners, Surratt & Thompson, PLLC, represents business entities of all sizes and forms, including corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies. We advise business owners at various stages of the life of a business, from organization to liquidation. We work closely with the business owners we represent to understand the business, its operations, and its industry. We have and currently serve as general counsel for our corporate clients and advise boards of directors on governing their respective businesses to meet their corporate plan and strategic objectives.

     The Firm caters to the needs of business and professional people, regularly rendering advice and service regarding choice of business form, preparation of incorporation and partnership documents, and providing requisite tax advice. We provide ongoing counsel to established businesses as well, on both a retainer and individual matter basis. Corporate acquisitions, employment contracts, labor matters, and intricate financial matters receive prompt and skillful attention.

     Surratt & Thompson, PLLC has a proven record of success in the collection of delinquent trade accounts and represent creditor's rights in bankruptcy proceedings. Our experienced attorneys can help your business be all that it can be.

GENERAL LITIGATION

 

     The litigation attorneys of Surratt & Thompson, PLLC serve as counsel in cases in a diverse array of matters and various degrees of complexity, including but certainly not limited to collections, contract and personal injury cases.

Surratt & Thompson, PLLC represents both plaintiffs and defendants in civil, business, commercial, bankruptcy and domestic litigation in all North Carolina State and Federal Courts. The firm also represents individuals in negotiating tax matters and arbitration and mediation. The firm's litigation philosophy is to eliminate wasteful and unnecessary litigation tactics while maintaining a proactive stance. 

 

     Personal injury and worker's compensation matters require a diversity of skills possessed by the attorneys at Surratt & Thompson, PLLC. Once retained, we gather the appropriate medical records, accident reports, employment histories and other relevant documents in order to properly assess the injury and to ensure full compensation for our client. We take over the tasks of dealing with insurance companies and assist in explaining the financial burden of being out of work to creditors to prevent adverse financial consequences. Whether personal injury is caused by an auto accident, doctor's negligence or work related activity, the lawyers of Surratt & Thompson, PLLC, remove the burden and worry of pursuing compensation, so the individual can proceed and concentrate on the important task of healing.

 

     The real estate practice group of Surratt & Thompson, PLLC represents buyers, borrowers, sellers and lenders in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions, including the performance of title searches and completion of loan closing transactions for purchases and loan refinances. The group actively represents builders and developers in Forsyth and surrounding counties with land acquisition, development planning and successful transfer to end users. Commercial real estate transactions, drafting of residential and commercial leases, and the preparation of easements and rights-of-way, commonly occur within this group. In addition, the real property attorneys at Surratt & Thompson, PLLC are active in litigation matters arising from real estate, including condemnation, partition, and Home Owner’s Association representation.

     We are experienced providers of services to individuals, businesses and lenders in residential and commercial real estate transactions. Adept at complying with all legal requirements to ensure a "clean" and easy to comprehend closing, we can prepare all documents necessary to effect transfer of title and proper recording of the lender's deed of trust. We conduct title examinations and certify the status of title to owners, lenders, and title insurance companies. In addition, we can assist in clearing title problems, preparing easement agreements, and prosecuting or defending actions involving real estate issues.